I've been degoogled for a while now with a GrapheneOS phone. Recently, I started seeing someone (referred to as A from now on) who uses a Pixel 6 phone. I never really took photos of myself before I met A but A loves taking photos as it's their hobby and I also value supporting their desire to want to take memorable photos of us.

I'm not sure how to approach the topic that I don't like their Pixel phone processing photos of us. I also think it would be a good idea to have some forms of compromise prepared to bring up.

What I've considered:

1. Suggest that we take photos of us on my phone. The quality won't be as good and it would also be a restriction on them that I don't want to burden them with.
2. Use a standalone camera device. I already know that they like to be able to take photos on their phone freely. Still, I'd be interested to hear what others use that is still reasonably portable.
3. Block internet access to GCam with something like TrackerControl on their phone and have them install Simple Gallery. I feel like this isn't good enough though.
4. Offer to degoogle their Pixel as well. I can't imagine this discussion going well but I won't discount it as a possibility. GCam would still be usable but it would mean they drastically change the way they use their phone.

If I can't figure out how to deal with this, I'm just going to relax the whole thing and just accept it as a part of our relationship.

How do you approach taking memorable photos?

Edit: Thank you to all the thoughtful answers. I'm reading them all so even if I don't reply, I really appreciate it. 😊