Abstract: The method of manufacturing a photograph comprises, in the following order, the steps: a) focussing, so as to reach a first focussing state (A), which is a desired in-focus state with respect to an image plane (87) of a focussed-state detection arrangement (70); b) shifting from said first focussing state (A) to a second focussing state (B), which is different from said first focussing state (A); and c) taking an image by means of said image taking element (60). The image taking apparatus (1) comprises an image-forming optical system (20); a focussing section (29); a focussed-state detection arrangement (70); an image taking element (60); and a control module (4); wherein said control module (4) is adapted to adjusting said focussing section (29), so as to shift from said first focussing state (A) to said second focussing state (B). An enhanced control of the in-focus state of taken images can be achieved.