Asking someone to take a photo in English
How to ask a stranger to take your photo and include the background.
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Key phrases
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Polite way to ask for a photo
With two people: a photo of us
Ask to include the tower behind you
Full body: Could you get my whole body?
Ask for another photo taken vertically
Horizontal: horizontally
Strong thank-you after a great photo
You can also offer: Want me to take one of you?
Quick answers
Ask someone who doesn't look busy: what to say in English
Say “Could you take a photo of me?” — polite way to ask for a photo. With two people: a photo of us.
You want the landmark behind you: what to say in English
Say “Could you get the tower in the background?” — ask to include the tower behind you. Full body: Could you get my whole body?
For a social post, use vertical: what to say in English
Say “Could you take one more, vertically?” — ask for another photo taken vertically. Horizontal: horizontally.
When they give your phone back: what to say in English
Say “Perfect! Thank you so much!” — strong thank-you after a great photo. You can also offer: Want me to take one of you?