Bad application photos - examples of the most common mistakes

Facial expressions, gestures, hairstyle, clothing or make-up can quickly go wrong in application photos

The Photogenika studios in Munich are perfectly equipped, but for successful application photos everything has to be right, from the facial expression and the emotions shown to the applicant's styling. In two series of photos, our three models show the extent to which even small mistakes affect how the application photos look.
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Emotions - Not every facial expression fits the application photo

too artificial
too malicious
unsure
very seriously
resounding smile
serious photo
tight smile
fixed smile
pinched
too rigid
rigid facial expression
open smile
too grinning
very seriously
slight smile

Styling – hair, make-up and clothing make the difference in the application photo

hair closed
hair open
too dark
strong color contrasts
bare arms
without a tie
without glasses
with glasses
too strong contrasts
with inscription
pattern mix
strong makeup
unstyled hair
strong pattern shell
Cloth heavily patterned
too dark
too much cloth
bare shoulders
cut too low

More advice on application photos

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Tips and tricks for the perfect application photo

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Simple photo tutorial for tie knots
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Satisfaction guarantee for application photos

We give you a satisfaction guarantee for your application photo: If you don't find a photo you like in the selection after the shoot, we'll be happy to take another photo of you free of charge. Our aim is that you can present yourself confidently to your future employer with your application photo.

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