Most underclass photographers are required to provide a student ID card for their school clients. ID Cards can be designed in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Two colors can be chosen for the design...in most cases the school's colors are used, and the school's logo may be included.

ID cards can be printed on photographic paper and laminated in a durable plastic pouch or printed on a hard plastic similar to a credit card. A hole can be included for use with a lanyard..