Photo Composition Template
- Make sure the photo presents the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin
- Center the head with the frame
- The person in the photo should have a neutral expression and be facing the camera
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Paper Photo Head Size Template
![Photo Composition Template](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006205242im_/http://travel.state.gov/images/photo_reqs/dimensions-inch.gif)
- Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches
- The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm)
- Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo
Digital Image Head Size Template
![Digital Image Composition Template](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006205242im_/http://travel.state.gov/images/photo_reqs/dimensions-px.gif)
- The top of the head, including the hair, to the bottom of the chin must be between 50% and 69% of the image's total height.
The eye height (measured from the bottom of the image to the level of the eyes) should be between 56% and 69% of the image's
height.
- Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (meaning the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable
dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels
(height).
Well Composed Photo Composition Examples
![Well Composed Photo Examples](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006205242im_/http://travel.state.gov/images/photo_reqs/good.jpg)
![](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20121006205242im_/http://travel.state.gov/travel/images/img_1939.jpg)