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/20130214205812im_/http://www.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
Well Composed Photo Composition Examples
![Well Composed Photo Examples](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/web/20130214205812im_/http://www.travel.state.gov/images/photo_reqs/good.jpg)