Shall I take a picture of you? vs Shall I take a picture for you?

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Shall I take a picture of you?' implies that the picture will be of the person being spoken to. On the other hand, 'Shall I take a picture for you?' suggests that the picture is being taken on behalf of the person being spoken to. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and intention of the speaker.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 3614 views

Shall I take a picture of you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when offering to take a picture where the subject of the photo is the person being spoken to. It is a polite way to ask for permission to take a photograph.

Examples:

Shall I take a picture of you in front of the monument?
Can I take a picture of you with your family?
Would you like me to take a picture of you and your friends?
I can take a picture of you with the beautiful sunset.
Let me know if you want me to take a picture of you.

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How shall I take the picture?
So, my grandchildren, shall we take a picture?
When shall we take those pictures?
May I take a picture of you?
Can I take a picture of you?
Shall I take a picture for your fan club?
If I see a weird tattoo, I take a picture of it.
Not before I take a picture of her.
Uncle Kin, can I take a picture of you?
Shall I take a picture for Kathryn, show her how her little tome affects the Ennis family to this very day?
Could I take a picture of this?
I take a picture of them everyday because I never know if I will make it back to them.
I take a picture of myself - I've been doing this since last year - every single day.
Can I take a picture with you?
Why not just take a picture of Grace in front of that picture of me and the box with a picture of me on the box, holding a picture of me...
Can I take a picture of it?
Do you mind if I take a picture of you for my stylist?
"can I take a picture of you r locker," and they say yes?
Please take a picture of us.
Now you take a picture of us.

Alternatives:

May I take a picture of you?
Can I take a photo of you?
Would you like me to snap a picture of you?
Do you mind if I take a picture of you?
Is it okay if I take a picture of you?

Shall I take a picture for you?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when offering to take a picture on behalf of the person being spoken to. It implies that the picture is intended for the person's use or benefit.

Examples:

Shall I take a picture for you to send to your family?
Let me take a picture for you to remember this moment.
I can take a picture for you to use as your profile picture.
Would you like me to take a picture for you to post on social media?
I'll take a picture for you to keep as a memento.

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How shall I take the picture?
So, my grandchildren, shall we take a picture?
Shall I take a picture for your fan club?
Shall I take a picture for Kathryn, show her how her little tome affects the Ennis family to this very day?
When shall we take those pictures?
Can I take a picture for Villads?
Can I take a picture with you?
I can't believe it! Mind if I take a picture for my wall of avatars?
Let's take a picture for your wall of fame.
Tell him we need to take a picture for the paper.
I should take a picture for my scrapbook.
May I take a picture of you?
Namtarn, can I take a picture with you?
Is it cool if I take a picture with you?
Can I take a picture of you?
We should go over and get in them together and take a picture for our Christmas card.
Spencer, you get caught stealing an essay, and your parents let you take a picture for the newspaper.
We should go over and get in them together and take a picture for our Christmas card. Earl thinks he's going to find some silverware we stole a while back.
Could you take a picture for us?
Uncle Kin, can I take a picture of you?

Alternatives:

May I take a picture for you?
Can I take a photo for you?
Would you like me to snap a picture for you?
Do you mind if I take a picture for you?
Is it okay if I take a picture for you?

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