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Have photos taken

🇬🇧 UK //hæv ˈfəʊtəʊz ˈteɪ.kən// 🇺🇸 US //hæv ˈfoʊ.toʊz ˈteɪ.kən//

Meaning of Have photos taken

To arrange for photographs to be taken by someone else.

In simple words: To get pictures made by someone else.

Have photos taken in a sentence

• They decided to have photos taken at the beach during sunset.
• We should have photos taken before the wedding ceremony starts.
• I want to have photos taken with my friends at the reunion.
• She arranged to have photos taken by a professional photographer.
• It’s a good idea to have photos taken for your graduation.

How to use Have photos taken

Use this phrase when discussing photography. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts, such as events or professional photoshoots.

Grammar pattern

have + object + past participle

Memory hint

Think of 'have' as hiring a photographer to 'take' memorable snapshots.

Related words

Collocations with Have photos taken

• have family photos taken
• have wedding photos taken
• have professional photos taken
• have school pictures taken
• have portraits taken

Synonyms for Have photos taken

• get photos taken
• have portraits made
• arrange photo session
• obtain photographs
• commission a photoshoot

Common mistakes with Have photos taken

• Confused with 'take photos' - 'have photos taken' means someone else takes them.
• Omitting 'have' - do not say 'I photos taken.'
• Using the wrong tense - ensure past participle 'taken' is used correctly.

Frequently asked questions about Have photos taken

What does Have photos taken mean?

To get pictures made by someone else.

What is the definition of Have photos taken?

To arrange for photographs to be taken by someone else.

How do you use Have photos taken in a sentence?

They decided to have photos taken at the beach during sunset.

Can you give another example of Have photos taken?

We should have photos taken before the wedding ceremony starts.

What are synonyms for Have photos taken?

Common alternatives include get photos taken, have portraits made, arrange photo session, obtain photographs, commission a photoshoot.

What words go with Have photos taken?

It commonly pairs with have family photos taken, have wedding photos taken, have professional photos taken, have school pictures taken, have portraits taken.

What are common mistakes when using Have photos taken?

Confused with 'take photos' - 'have photos taken' means someone else takes them. Omitting 'have' - do not say 'I photos taken.' Using the wrong tense - ensure past participle 'taken' is used correctly.

How do you pronounce Have photos taken?

US: //hæv ˈfoʊ.toʊz ˈteɪ.kən//, UK: //hæv ˈfəʊtəʊz ˈteɪ.kən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Have photos taken?

Use this phrase when discussing photography. It's suitable in both casual and formal contexts, such as events or professional photoshoots.