Photo guide
Consistency improves the trend.
A repeatable setup matters more than a dramatic photo. Use this checklist before every FormCheck analysis.
Good vs. avoidable photos
Good · full bodyHead to ankles visible, fitted clothing, neutral front pose.
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Good · relaxed stanceArms at your sides, even lighting, consistent distance.
Photo: Shoham Avisrur on Unsplash
Avoid · croppedTorso-only crops hide proportions and often get rejected.
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The eight-point checklist
- 01Use one recent, front-facing full-body photo.
- 02Keep your head through ankles visible with space around the body.
- 03Stand naturally with feet comfortable and arms relaxed at your sides.
- 04Use soft, even light from the front; avoid hard side light and shadows.
- 05Wear fitted athletic clothing that does not hide your waist or hips.
- 06Keep the camera level at about waist height and avoid a wide-angle lens.
- 07Do not flex, pose, use filters, or take the photo immediately after training.
- 08Repeat the same room, distance, clothing, and time of day at each check-in.
Common reasons a photo is rejected
The body is cropped, the image is blurred, lighting hides the outline, clothing obscures body shape, the pose is not front-facing and relaxed, or more than one person appears.
Why monthly beats daily
Short-term changes in hydration, digestion, and muscle fullness add noise. FormCheck recommends a four-week interval and identical conditions so comparisons are more meaningful.