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Asking for a better photo in English (beginner)

Beginner English for asking for a better photo. Key line: “Can you take one more photo, please?”

Full script

Lin
Can you take one more photo, please?
Them
Sure. What's wrong with this one?
Lin
My eyes are closed in that photo.
Them
Okay. Do you want your left side?
Lin
Yes, my left side looks better.
Them
Got it. Left side, eyes open.
Lin
And one second. My hair has drama.
Them
No problem. We'll wait for your hair.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Retake
✓ Can you take one more photo, please?

Polite way to ask for a retake

Polite and common for retakes

Eyes closed
✓ My eyes are closed in that photo.

Say why this photo doesn't work

Say why this photo doesn't work

Left side
✓ My left side looks better.

Preferred photo angle

side = face angle in photos

Wait
✓ One second.

Short way to ask someone to wait

Use this while fixing your hair or expression

Quick answers

Retake: what to say in English

Say “Can you take one more photo, please?” — polite way to ask for a retake. Polite and common for retakes.

Eyes closed: what to say in English

Say “My eyes are closed in that photo.” — say why this photo doesn't work. Say why this photo doesn't work.

Left side: what to say in English

Say “My left side looks better.” — preferred photo angle. side = face angle in photos.

Wait: what to say in English

Say “One second.” — short way to ask someone to wait. Use this while fixing your hair or expression.

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