Please be advised that the background that is present when you take the photo is what will appear on the ID cards/badges. We do not change the background of photos since it is a time-consuming process. Please submit your photos with the background that you would like printed.
The United States flag offers an official look for government ID cards and ID badges. Hang an opened flag horizontally and have your subject stand in front of the flag with his/her head centered where the blue background of the stars meets the stripes. We can add clipart of flags to the ID itself at no additional charge, but the flag will not appear in the photo.
For all others, the plainer the background the better. A plain wall or door is fine or a felt type fabric, approximately 3 feet by 3 feet, works well too. Backgrounds to avoid include shiny material, paneling, brick, cement block, etc.