How to Take Pictures on a Mac?

Open the Photo Booth app

Click the red camera button to take a photo

Use the built-in FaceTime camera if available

Open the Camera app in any supported app

Use QuickTime Player and choose File > New Movie Recording

Click the record button to capture a frame or image

Use Preview to import from a connected camera or iPhone

Press Shift + Command + 5 to open Screenshot tools

Select a screen capture option

Press Shift + Command + 3 to capture the full screen

Press Shift + Command + 4 to capture a selected area

Use third-party camera apps from the Mac App Store

Connect an external webcam or camera if needed

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