take photos
/teɪk ˈfoʊtoʊz/
Meaning
To use a camera or smartphone to capture an image. This is a highly common, everyday expression. While 'take pictures' is also common, 'take photos' is widely used in both casual and professional settings.
Examples
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I love to take photos of beautiful landscapes when I travel.
I love to take photos of beautiful landscapes when I travel.
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She stopped her car on the side of the road to take photos of the sunset.
She stopped her car on the side of the road to take photos of the sunset.
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Could you please take photos of us in front of the museum?
Could you please take photos of us in front of the museum?
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He bought a new camera because he wants to take photos professionally.
He bought a new camera because he wants to take photos professionally.
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Don't forget to take photos at the party tonight!
Don't forget to take photos at the party tonight!
Common Mistakes
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✗ I like to make photos of my dog.
✓ I like to take photos of my dog.
In English, we use the verb 'take' (not 'make') when capturing images with a camera.
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✗ She took a photo to me.
✓ She took a photo of me.
Use the preposition 'of' to describe the subject or person in the photograph.
Related Expressions
Practice
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We should ___ while the light is still good.
💡 Use your camera or phone to capture the moment.
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take photos
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I always ___ when I visit a new city.
💡 Create digital or physical pictures of your travels.
Show answer
take photos