Good photos are essential for accurate remote consultations. Here's how to take photos that help surgeons assess your features.

Why Quality Matters

  • Surgeons rely on photos for assessment
  • Poor photos lead to inaccurate quotes
  • Good photos show true features
  • Reduces surprises at consultation

Ideal Lighting

Best Options

  • Natural daylight (not direct sun)
  • Facing window
  • Overcast day is ideal
  • Morning or evening light

Avoid

  • Overhead lighting (creates shadows)
  • Fluorescent lights
  • Direct flash
  • Backlighting

Required Angles

Standard Views

  • Front (looking straight)
  • Right profile (90 degrees)
  • Left profile (90 degrees)
  • Right 45-degree angle
  • Left 45-degree angle

Additional Helpful

  • Looking up (for nose)
  • Looking down (top of head)
  • Smiling (for eyes/facial movement)

Camera Tips

Settings

  • Phone camera works fine
  • No filters or editing
  • High resolution
  • Portrait mode off (can distort)

Distance

  • Arm's length or slightly more
  • Consistent distance for all photos
  • Face fills frame appropriately

Preparation

  • No makeup
  • Hair pulled back
  • Neutral expression
  • Plain background
  • Neutral-colored clothing

Common Mistakes

  • Selfies too close (distortion)
  • Using filters
  • Poor lighting
  • Inconsistent angles
  • Too few photos