How to take photos for a complimentary photo assessment by Dr Carmen

TIPS for the Photographer

Find a friend or partner to take your photos. It can be difficult to capture accurate photos of your potential surgery area/s when taking the photos yourself.

The Photos

Photos taken by your friend or partner should include a: 

  • Front view
  • Side on view both sides
  • 45-degree angle both sides 

Photos should be taken at a distance of approximately 1.5-2 metres.

Background and Lighting

Photos should be taken against a plain wall with an uncluttered background with as much light as possible (use as many open windows and artificial lighting as you can).

Photos taken on a smart phone or modern camera will usually be okay. 

Please do not use portrait mode. Make sure the entire photo is in focus.

Sending Your Photos

Be sure not to compress or edit your images. This can often cause photos to blur.
Please send original, high resolution photos only.

EMAIL

info@drcarmen.com.au
You can send one at a time via email (up to 10MB) if they are large to or you can upload the photos using the upload form by clicking on the button below.

Photo Upload

HOW TO TAKE PHOTOS FOR EACH PROCEDURE

Breast Photos (no bra)

Breast Photos how to take
  • Stand up-right with feet shoulder-width apart and your arms and hands resting by your side. 
  • Try not to tense, keep a relaxed posture. Do not wear a bra or alter your posture or appearance.
  • You should take a photo from the front, left side, right side, and if possible, a photo standing at a 45-degree angle on each side at a distance of 1.5 metres.

Stomach/Abdomen Photos

how to take tummy photos
  • Take photos in an up-right position with your underwear or bathers pulled down to your pubic bone. This is so the surgeon can clearly view the area.
  • Keep your posture relaxed, do not suck it in.
  • Take photos approximately 2 metres away in the front, left side, right side, and if possible, a photo standing at a 45-degree angle on each side.

Face Photos

  • Before you begin, ensure your hair is tied back with a hair tie or headband and that you are make-up free. 
  • You should take a photo from the front, left side, right side, and if possible, a photo standing at a 45-degree angle on each side. 
  • The patient’s nose tip should be aligned with their pupil for the 45-degree images – refer to white dotted line.

Nose Photos

  • Ensure your hair is tied back gently with a hair tie or headband and that you are make-up free. 
  • You should take a photo from below and above, as well as the front, left side, right side, and if possible, a photo standing at a 45-degree angle on each side.