From root: kamera
Usage Note
Makamera describes someone who looks good in photos or enjoys being in front of a lens, similar to the word photogenic.
Examples
" Napakamakamera ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is so photogenic.
Literal Translation
Very-photogenic the child.
" Siya ay talagang makamera sa bawat kuhang litrato. "
Natural Translation
She is truly photogenic in every photo taken.
Literal Translation
She is truly photogenic in every taken photo.
" Kahit hindi siya artista, napakamakamera niya kaya halos lahat ng kuha sa kanya ay maganda. "
Natural Translation
Even though she isn't an actress, she is so photogenic that almost every shot of her comes out beautiful.
Literal Translation
Even-though not she actress, very-photogenic her so almost all of shot on her is beautiful.
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