No one really likes the way they look in their passport photo… right? Or if they do, it’s because they have spent hours getting ready and taken dozens of shots before selecting the perfect picture. Maybe I’m wrong, maybe there are hoards of photogenic passport holders out there now, travelling the world with their shiny (albeit serious) faces.
I’ve seen some dreadful passport photos, awful, cringe worthy expressions ranging from startled bunny to serial killer. But the worst passport photo ever taken in the history of border control… belongs to me…
I’ve seen some dreadful passport photos, awful, cringe worthy expressions ranging from startled bunny to serial killer. But the worst passport photo ever taken in the history of border control… belongs to me…
I’ve heard lots of people joke that they look like an axe murderer in their passport photo… but I actually look like an axe murderer in my passport photo…
Many immigration officials have recoiled in horror upon presentation of my passport. One actually gasped. In Cuba I was asked to provide additional identification. In Vietnam I was questioned relentlessly and only allowed in when my Intrepid tour guide vouched for me. The Moroccans were sceptical. The Aussies amused.
There are 45 stamps in my passport from 13 countries and not one of them was obtained without at least a double take.
Thankfully it is time for a new passport and a new photo, but whilst part of me is happy to see the back of the axe murderer who has accompanied me on my travels part of me is sad to see her go. She may have been a scary looking old hag, but no one ever dared mess with her... just in case...
well, I got one done last year, and I had just had a HORRIBLE hair cut! Don't get your hair cut any time soon. And another tip, it doesn't matter how much you practice that "not-smiling-smile" you know the one where your mouth edges are ever so slightly turned up, so you don't look like an axe murder, yeah that. Doesn't matter how much you practice, you'll never pull it off when they say "ready?" and snap before you can get the look in place. Best of luck!!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love it! I wouldn't say you looked like an axe murderer...maybe a Morticia look alike...no?
ReplyDeleteAren't passport photos the most horrendous things? I look like a deer stuck in headlights in my old one. Just got mine renewed before Bali (like 48 hours before we were due to leave!). I look like an old hag *sigh*