Photos By Formula | Matt Slaby:
You know before you even touch the shutter that they’re going to hate the picture. All the tricks that photographers use to make a photograph flattering are kinda pulled out from under you by the procedures set forth by the United States Department of State ‘Composition Checklist’ for making what they call a “successful photo.” No hats, no glasses, no outrageous jewelry, neutral expression, flat light –it all culminates in a photograph that is hard to be proud of and even harder to hand to someone without apologizing.