Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed for creating a photo-taking template database. The method may include acquiring an image and determining whether the image meets at least one qualification factor. The method may also include storing the image as a photo-taking template and determining descriptive information. The method may also include storing the descriptive information and associating the photo-taking template with the descriptive information. In addition, apparatus and method are disclosed for providing photo-taking recommendation information. The method may include acquiring descriptive information of an object and sending a request for photo-taking recommendation to a server. The request may include the descriptive information. The method may also include receiving a photo-taking template from the server and providing photo-taking recommendation information based on the received photo-taking template.