Photography method and device

A photography method and device are provided, the method including: obtaining the distance information of a target to be photographed and/or the brightness information of said target; on the basis of the distance information and/or the brightness information, adjusting for the target the brightness value of the flash of a terminal; and performing the photography operation on the target according to said brightness value. The problem in relevant technologies that flash-based photography effects are poor due to the fixed brightness of a flash is solved, and user experience is improved.