If asked to name one picture of themselves that never turns out well, 99.9% of people asked will say "my drivers licence photo." It's inevitable. A poorly trained "photographer" taking a picture in poor lighting (usually fluorescent) and with a digital type camera. Somehow the photos always seem to highlight the bags under my eyes, the wrinkles near my mouth, and the overall roundness of my face. In a word - awful. I once had someone tell me, "jeez, this doesn't look anything like you." Not sure if that was a compliment or an insult.
All that being said, as I came across an of ID that I actually like when I was fishing out my insurance card today. It's my old graduate school ID. In big letters across the top it still stays student. The card was never dated, but I think the picture was taken about 12 years ago. I love this picture. Perhaps it was the fact it was when I had great hair. Or maybe it was when I had those really cool glasses that I ended up leaving in Lord and Taylor dressing room only to find they'd been "claimed" by someone else when I traced back my steps a few hours later. Perhaps it was good lighting. Whatever it was - call it good lighting, being favored by the camera gods, or maybe just a good day - but I love that photo.
And I have to admit, yes, I still carry it about in my wallet.
3 comments:
Hey guys, I like the way your blog has come along. I hope your dad gets better soon. In the meantime, keep posting and keep blogging.
-Pat
Rachel- you ALWAYS look great- I am envious of your fabulous skin and beautiful chesnut hair!! Love you and miss yoU! I also have a current ID that I love and don't ever want to lose! It was pre-baby and pre-bags under my eyes! xo
One time someone checking my ID said, "wow, those driver's license pictures are just never very good". Umm yeah. No tip for you.
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