Officers of the Navy and Naval Reserve, in grades CWO3 through CWO-5, or O-3 through O-8, must submit a full-length photograph of themselves before being selected for promotion to the next higher rank. Other special selection boards require a full-length photograph to be included in the applicant's package, such as the limited duty officer program, Sailor of the Year, and other programs in which a selection board process is used. Candidates for officer promotion and LDO or CWO selection boards should refer to NAVPERS Manual, 15560C, and NAVMILPERSCOMINST, 1131.1A, respectively, for the most current information.

BACKGROUND

Since the studio setup is unique for full-length photographs, they should be scheduled at a time other than that of normal head-and-shoulders portraits. The background for full-length photographs must be a contrasting color from the uniform of the subject. Normally, white seamless paper is used because it provides the best results.

When white seamless paper is used for full-length portraits, it must drape down and provide enough coverage for the subject's head and extend to the deck so the subject is standing on it. You should protect the background from footprints and tears by laying down a protective material, such as paper or acetate.

Figure 7-12. Full-length photograph.

LIGHTING

When lighting a full-length portrait, you must light the entire body of the subject evenly and not allow objectionable shadows to show on the final product. This is best achieved when the subject is lighted with light diffused from two umbrellas. The background can be evenly lighted with two background lights. You should always conduct tests to determine the best lighting setup for your studio equipment and facilities.