One might think that modern photo editing could fix issues like poor contrast or minor expressions, but passport agencies prohibit any form of retouching or digital enhancement. Adjusting brightness, smoothing skin, or altering background tones can invalidate the image. For this reason, professional photographers who specialize in passport photography are trained to capture compliant images directly, without the need for post-processing. They understand how to balance lighting, background, and subject positioning to meet international biometric standards.
