In 1840, the Hungarian-born mathematician Joseph Petzval, known in Hungary as Petzval József, presented a new lens he had designed entirely through calculation. It gathered about sixteen times more light than the lenses photographers were using. Before Petzval, a portrait could require a sitter to hold perfectly still for twenty minutes or more. With his lens, exposure times dropped to around forty seconds, and in good light to as little as twenty. Portrait photography became practical almost overnight, and tens of thousands of his lenses were in use within two decades.
Light, stillness and a clear view of the person have always made the difference between a usable portrait and a disappointing one. The same is true of the photograph that begins your See Your Aura scan. Here is how to take a photograph that gives your 360° biofield visualization the clearest possible reference, what to wear, how to stand, how to complete your intake and how to prepare yourself for the experience.
What your scan needs from you
Two things begin your scan once your payment has reserved your place:
- One recent, full-length photograph of you, taken from the front.
- Your completed intake form, including your reason for ordering, what you have been noticing and your date of birth.
Email both to info@bioresonancescans.com. Your scan begins when they arrive, and your complete package follows within ten business days.
The ideal photograph at a glance
- taken recently, so it shows you as you are now;
- full length, from the top of your head to both feet;
- front-facing, standing naturally;
- well lit and in focus;
- unfiltered and unedited;
- of you alone, with no one else in the frame;
- against a plain, neutral background such as a blank wall;
- in ordinary clothing that shows the outline of your body.
A phone camera works well. You do not need a professional photographer.
What portrait photographers around the world have known
Mali: dignity in the frame
In the courtyard of his family home in Bamako, the photographer Seydou Keïta made portraits that are now celebrated worldwide, including in a 2016 retrospective at the Grand Palais in Paris. He worked with natural light and simple patterned fabric backdrops, and he photographed his clients as they wished to present themselves. His portraits show how a clear, well-lit image of a whole person can carry presence and character.
Peru: light in the Andes
The Quechua photographer Martín Chambi, born in 1891 in Coasa in the Puno region, opened his studio in Cusco in 1920 and photographed Andean people, landscapes and monuments for three decades. His archive of around 40,000 glass negatives was declared Cultural Heritage of the Nation by Peru's Ministry of Culture in 2019. His portraits remind us how much light shapes what a photograph reveals.
Petzval's lens, Keïta's courtyard and Chambi's studio all point to the same simple lessons: good light, a clear view of the whole person and a calm, natural presence.
Step 1: Find your light
Soft, even daylight works best. Stand facing a window or step outside in open shade. Avoid strong light directly behind you, which turns you into a silhouette, and harsh overhead sun, which creates deep shadows. If you are indoors in the evening, turn on several lights so your whole body is evenly lit.
Step 2: Choose a plain background
A blank wall or a plain door is ideal. Avoid busy patterns, mirrors, other people and cluttered rooms. A plain background keeps attention on you and also keeps personal items out of the image.
Step 3: Dress simply
Wear ordinary, comfortable clothing in which the outline of your body can be seen clearly. Everyday fitted clothing works well. Avoid heavy coats, costumes, large bags or anything that covers much of your body. Glasses and simple jewelry are fine. Shoes are fine too, as long as your feet are fully visible.
Step 4: Stand naturally
Face the camera with your arms relaxed at your sides and your feet slightly apart. Keep your arms and legs uncrossed. You do not need a special pose or a particular expression. Stand as you normally would, and let your face be relaxed and natural.
Step 5: Take the photo
Ask someone to take the picture from a few steps away, holding the phone at about chest height so your whole body fits in the frame from head to feet. If you are alone, prop the phone at chest height and use the timer. An arm's-length selfie will not show your whole body, and a cropped image leaves part of your field without a reference.
Check the photo before sending. Are your head and both feet fully in the frame? Is it sharp and evenly lit? Is anyone else visible? If anything is missing, take another.
Step 6: Complete your intake thoughtfully
Your intake gives Yvette personal context for your interpretation. Describe why you are ordering, what you have been noticing in your energy, mood, sleep, body or life, and what you hope to understand.
Specific answers help most. "I have felt drained for three months since starting a new role, and my shoulders are always tight" gives Yvette much more to reflect on than "I feel off." Share at whatever level feels comfortable.
Where energy practice meets preparation
Many energy traditions invite a moment of settling before a session: a few slow breaths, a quiet intention, a pause from the rush of the day. You do not need any special preparation for a See Your Aura scan. You do not need to meditate, fast, avoid exercise or change your routine, and you do not need to be online during the energizing stage. The scan reflects your field as it is.
If you would like to, you can take a quiet moment before your photo or while you complete your intake to notice how you are feeling and what you most want to understand. Some clients find this helps them read their report with more openness later.
An illustration: the second photo
This illustration shows a common first attempt. A man takes his photo in a hallway at night, with a bright lamp behind him. His feet are cut off at the bottom of the frame, and his face is in shadow. Checking the image before he sends it, he notices both problems.
The next morning he stands facing a window against a plain bedroom wall, props his phone on a shelf at chest height and uses the timer. The new photo shows him clearly from head to feet in soft daylight. It takes two minutes and gives his scan a clear reference.
Your final checklist
- My photograph is recent, full length and front-facing, with my head and both feet visible.
- It is well lit, in focus and unfiltered.
- I am the only person in the frame, against a plain background.
- My clothing shows my body outline.
- My intake form is complete, including my date of birth and what I hope to understand.
- None of the order page's contraindications apply to me, or I have contacted Yvette first.
- I have emailed my photograph and intake to info@bioresonancescans.com and added the address to my contacts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a selfie?
Only if it shows your whole body from head to feet. An arm's-length selfie usually will not. Use a timer or ask someone to take it.
Can I crop or filter the photo?
Please send the photo unedited and unfiltered, with your whole body in the frame.
Can I blur the background?
A plain real background is best. Portrait-mode blur can alter the edges around your body.
Can I wear glasses or shoes?
Yes. Make sure your feet are fully visible.
Should I send more than one photograph?
One clear photograph is all your scan needs.
Do I need to be online during the scan?
No. Yvette completes the scan and energizing from a distance while you carry on as usual.
Can I order a scan as a gift?
Yes. The person being scanned needs to knowingly consent and send their own photograph and intake.
Where this leaves us
Joseph Petzval shortened a twenty-minute sitting to seconds with better light. Seydou Keïta photographed his clients whole and with dignity in natural light, and Martín Chambi let the Andean light shape his portraits. A good photograph has always come down to light, clarity and a natural presence.
Your See Your Aura photograph needs the same: soft light, a plain background, your whole body from head to feet and you as you are. From that clear reference, your 360° visualization, energizing and personal interpretation can follow. When you stand in front of the camera for your scan, what would you like to be ready to discover?
Sources and further reading
These references cover the history of portrait photography in Hungary, Mali and Peru.
Light, portraits and presence
- Kovács O. (2024). Forradalom a portré fényképezésben: Petzval József világhírű objektívje (A revolution in portrait photography: Joseph Petzval's world-famous lens). Magyar Múzeumok, 23 October 2024. magyarmuzeumok.hu
- Seydou Keïta : le photographe malien s'expose au Grand Palais (Seydou Keïta: the Malian photographer exhibits at the Grand Palais). Culturez-vous, 2016. culturezvous.com
- Martín Chambi. Cátedra UNESCO, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, 7 April 2021. catedraunesco.usmp.edu.pe
Client experience
- The photo example is an illustration of a common first attempt. Individual experiences vary.