A method and apparatus for operator absent image capture that can identify an object or face in an image captured using an image sensor is described. Next, the method and apparatus score the image based at least in part on the detected subject or facial score, facial expression score, focus score, exposure score, stability score, or audio score in the image To do. If the image score is above the threshold, the snapshot image may be stored in a data store on the imaging device. If the image score is below the threshold, one or more indicating that the subject should change position, should be smiling, or remain more stationary during the image capture process An audible prompt can be generated. [Selection] Figure 1
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