Composition Checklist

7 Steps to Successful Photos

	Frame subject with full face, front view, eyes open
	Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm)
	Center head within frame (see Figure 2 below)
	Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from bottom of photo
	Photograph subject against a plain white or off-white background
	Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
	Encourage subject to have a natural expression

Well-Composed Photos