How to Take a Photo on Mac / MacBook

Follow these simple steps to take a photo on your Mac / MacBook. Each step is one action — nice and easy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1

   Open the Photo Booth app from the Applications folder.

2. 2

   You will see yourself on screen.

3. 3

   Click the red camera button to take a photo.

4. 4

   The photo appears at the bottom of the Photo Booth window.

5. 5

   Right-click the photo to save it or share it.

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