Biodata photo tips: a good photo with just a phone

You don't need a studio. A phone, a window and five minutes are enough for a good biodata photo.

Light: face the window

Stand facing a window during the day. Soft daylight is kinder than any lamp or flash. Avoid standing with the window behind you.

Background: plain and tidy

A plain wall or a simple curtain works best. Move clutter out of the frame.

Framing: head and shoulders

Hold the phone at eye level, about an arm's length away, or ask someone to take it. Frame from mid-chest up, with a little space above the head. Our crop tool will fit it to the biodata.

Clothes: simple and comfortable

Solid colours photograph better than busy prints. Wear what you would wear to meet a family for the first time.

How many photos?

One is enough for the biodata. You can add up to three if you'd like a full-length photo as well.

Privacy

Your photos are stored privately and appear only on your biodata. They are not shown to anyone else.