1. A system for transmitting an image, comprising: a mobile device having a camera, a display and a processor, wherein the processor is configured to: display a field of view of the camera on the display; generate an alignment guide associated with the field of view of the camera, the alignment guide including a shape adjustable to align with an instrument in the field of view; monitor at least one feature of the instrument that is within the field of view; determine whether the at least one feature aligns with the alignment guide; automatically capture an image when the at least one feature is determined to align with the alignment guide; and transmit the captured image from the mobile device to a server via a communication pathway between the mobile device and the server.