Abstract: Methods and apparatuses in mammographic photography, wherein the breast (M) to be photographed is pressed and spread between holders (6,7) attached to the photographing apparatus. A beam (R) of X-radiation is directed from one side of the holders (6,7) through the breast (M) placed between the holders at depicting means (21) placed at the opposite side of the holders in relation to the source (2) of X-radiation, said depicting means being placed inside a film cassette or equivalent placed in connection with the frame of the apparatus. In order to carry out the photography of a breast (M.sub.1 ; M.sub.2 ;M.sub.3) in different projections (f;g;h), the frame part (25) of the apparatus, in which the source (2) of radiation, the depicting means (21), as well as the breast holders (6,7) are fitted, is turned around such an axis (b--b) as substantially coincides with the central axis (a--a) of the breast (M) to be photographed, which is being pressed by the breast holders (6,7).