How to take standard passport photos photography tips

The camera should be at the eye level of the person being photographed.
The photographer should be about four feet away when taking the photograph.
The shoulders should be visible, and there should be a generous amount of
space above the head, both for the cropping stage and for the final photo.
Look straight ahead, with a neutral expression and open eyes.
The background should be a white.
Stand very close to the white wall or background.
Make sure there are no distracting objects in the background.
There should not be an overhead light.
Reduce the risk of shadows by placing light sources at both ends