How To Photograph Your Palm

A clear palm photograph makes tracing easier and improves the quality of the final reading.

Quick answer

To take a clear palm photo, open your hand naturally, keep the full palm and fingertips visible, use even light, avoid glare, and hold the camera straight above the hand. The photo is used locally for preview and tracing.

How should I position my hand?

Open the palm naturally, keep all fingertips visible, include part of the wrist, spread the fingers slightly, and remove rings or objects that cover major lines.

How should I position the camera?

Use even natural lighting, avoid flash glare and hard shadows, choose a plain contrasting background, and hold the camera directly above the palm.

What should I do if the photo is unclear?

If the app asks for a better photo, move slightly farther away, brighten the scene, flatten the angle, or simplify the background.