Photography has penetrated all aspects of life. It was considered an art before it has become an integral and vital tool of modern dental practice. Dental photography continues to evolve and grow because it enhances assessment, diagnosis and management of the majority of patients resulting in improved delivery of care. Although primarily for documentation, dental photographs may also be used for education, communication with patients, the dental team and colleagues. It would be hard to imagine a modern dental setting without using dental photography. There are now many cameras, lenses and devices that can deliver desired results but advances in technology though has brought more complexity to our decision making process. I will talk about problems I encountered before I was able to create my own workflow before producing desired results, the gear I usually use, some concepts in clinical photography that will suit Philippine dentists. This lecture hopes to guide you in this decision making process that will satisfy your needs and preferences.