1. A method of automatic image capture of a target document using an intelligent mobile device having a camera comprising the steps of: showing a view finder on a display of the intelligent mobile device; guiding a user to maximize occupancy of the view finder with an image of the target document as a first condition; and automatically capturing the target document image for post-processing when the occupancy is maximized; wherein a shape of the view finder comprises a trapezoidal shape such that when a preferred pitch and roll angle of the camera with respect to the target document is achieved, the camera is tipped back from vertical and there is no shadow from the camera or user within the view finder.