- 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 (25mm to 35mm).
- Center head within frame (see diagram below).
- Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28mm and 35mm) 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.
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