Put your best face forward with a profile photo! Your picture will appear on all your projects, donations, and comments across DonorsChoose. While uploading a photo is optional, adding one helps donors connect with you personally and feel even more inspired to support your classroom.
Guidance:
- Ask someone to take the photo for you (avoid selfies if possible).
- Face the camera directly and smile.
- Center yourself in the frame, showing your full head and shoulders with a little space above your head.
- Wear solid colors so the focus stays on you.
- Choose ¾ or long sleeves for a polished look.
- Use a simple background and make sure your face is well lit.
To Avoid:
- Using group photos (make sure it’s just you).
- Cropping from casual photos (like vacations or parties).
- Using an avatar.
- Wearing busy patterns or clothing with large logos.
- Taking the photo in poor lighting or with heavy shadows on your face.
- Using distracting or cluttered backgrounds.
- Using blurry or pixelated images.
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