I don't have any opinion on who takes the photo. It's a
once-in-a-lifetime hassle. My FSDO is 60 miles away, reasonable trip
fo rme. I suppose it's different in Idaho?

If big brother would actually have his way, that trip to the FSDO to
get your picture taken might also turn into: Bring all your logbooks,
submit a blood sample, submit a hair sample, and please step into the
polygraph room before we can even permit you to step in front of the
camera.