Group photos can be tricky — someone blinks, the lighting is off, someone’s left out, or no one is in the shot because they took it. The Google Pixel 10 has several smart features powered by AI that help with all those issues. If you own a Pixel 10 (or plan to), these tools will make capturing group moments easier and more satisfying.
Here are 5 key features of Pixel 10 for taking perfect group photos:
1. Auto Best Take
When Pixel 10 detects a group photo scenario, Auto Best Take springs into action. It captures up to 150 frames in a short burst and analyzes them to find when everyone looks their best. If no single frame works (for example, someone blinked in all), it automatically creates a composite (“Best Take composite”) combining the best expressions for each person.
2. Add Me
Often the person pressing the shutter is excluded from group photos. Add Me solves that. You take one group shot, then you switch places with someone else or position yourself separately, take another shot. The Pixel uses AI + augmented reality to merge the two so you can include yourself in the final image. Works with bigger groups and even includes pets.
3. Camera Coach
This acts like a photography guide built into the camera app. Using Gemini-AI models, Camera Coach watches what’s happening (lighting, framing, composition) and gives suggestions in real time: adjust lighting, move someone, change the angle, etc. This helps avoid typical group photo mistakes.
4. Palm Timer
To get the perfect group pose including the photographer, you might need to prop up the phone or place it on a stable surface. Palm Timer helps by letting you raise your palm to “signal” readiness; when you lower your palm it starts a countdown. That gives you time to take your place in the frame without rushing.
5. Conversational Editing
Even after taking the photo, Pixel 10 makes it easy to polish your group shots. With Conversational Editing in Google Photos, you can tell or type what changes you want — e.g. “remove glare,” “brighten faces,” “crop out that tree,” “add more sky” — and the AI applies the edits. It’s more intuitive than manually sliding all the settings.
Why These Matter
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More natural photos: Less stress about everyone looking perfect in one still.
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Inclusive: The photographer doesn’t have to be left out. Pets and large groups get included too.
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Better lighting and composition: Helps you get great shots even in difficult settings.
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Fast, easy editing: Saves time and lets you get closer to what you imagined without expert tools.
Tips for Best Results
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Keep the camera steady or place it on a tripod or stable surface for the second “Add Me” shot.
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When using Auto Best Take, try to keep people as still as possible for those frames.
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Use Camera Coach suggestions — don’t ignore them; they help with background distractions, etc.
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Good lighting helps everything: natural light or soft diffused light works great.
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Try out conversational editing soon after taking the photo when you remember what you wanted to fix.
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Google Pixel 10 comes with advanced AI tools — Auto Best Take, Add Me, Camera Coach, Palm Timer, and Conversational Editing — to help you take flawless group photos every time. Find out how each feature works and tips to make your group shots better.
