diff --git a/CRM/Contact/Page/ImageFile.php b/CRM/Contact/Page/ImageFile.php
index da437de7d524..cc9a3a367fcf 100644
--- a/CRM/Contact/Page/ImageFile.php
+++ b/CRM/Contact/Page/ImageFile.php
@@ -55,7 +55,8 @@ public function run() {
       CRM_Utils_System::civiExit();
     }
     else {
-      throw new CRM_Core_Exception(ts('Photo does not exist'));
+      header("HTTP/1.0 404 Not Found");
+      return;
     }
   }