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Look kindly on the photographer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smile

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'look' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to bodily activities as well as being verbs in their base form.
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(Other definitions for smile that I've seen before include "Facial expression showing pleasure" , "Show you're pleased" , "express pleasure" , "Pleasant expression" , "Friendly facial gesture" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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