HFA taking correct photos

Instructions for taking correct photos can be found chapter 3, 11, 12 & 13 of The HFA Workbook

General instructions

  • The patient must SIT
  • The patient must hold their head STRAIGHT
  • HAIR must be held back – behind ears
  • PROFILES must be taken at 90 degrees – with the chin held LEVEL and the head STRAIGHT
  • The camera operator must be at the SAME level
  • The camera operator must take the image approx 1 m or 3 feet away (or image will distort)