gets ready for a photo (6)

I believe the answer is:

smiles

(Other definitions for smiles that I've seen before include "expresses pleasure" , "Shows signs of pleasure or amusement" , "Looks happy" , "Gives visible sign of pleasure" , "Beams, grins" .)

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