Until now, shooting photos with your gigantic iPad was considered taboo. Not to mention, it looks ridiculous.

But now that Apple has armed its latest iPads with powerful cameras, many will begin to rely on the tablet to capture life's most memorable moments. So, how do you whip out your bulky tablet to take photos without being a jerk?

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Below, we've rounded up five smart tips to consider when you snap photos with your iPad.

1. Be prepared for questions when you bring it out in public.

The Emily Post Institute, an etiquette source, advises not to bring out your iPad unless you're ready to play show-and-tell. Get ready for people to stare and ask questions, like, "Can I see it?" and "Can I touch it?"

All you have to do is answer politely.

2. Don't block other people's views.

Nothing is more annoying than having someone's iPad block your view. If you're taking a photo with your iPad, take a second to check who's around you before holding it up — especially at tourist sites and events, like concerts.

3. Abide by the 'no cameras allowed' rule.

Be on the lookout for "cameras prohibited" signs at museums, concerts and other places. The same rule applies to iPad cameras. Also, here's a pro tip: Don't be that guy at the movies who whips out a distracting, glowing screen at the movies.

4. Don't use your iPad at the dinner table.

A photo posted by Jeremy (@j_m_dollente) on Aug 8, 2014 at 7:28pm PDT

Just like talking on the phone, using your iPad at the dinner table can be considered rude. However, there are two exceptions to this. First, if you're absolutely dying to take a photo of your meal, do so quickly and then tuck your iPad away. Second, you can use it if want to share photos or show something on the iPad to whoever else is at the table.

5. Avoid iPad mirror selfies.

Who takes a mirror selfie with an iPad? That thing blocks like 1/4 of you. — @kevinmquinlanOctober, 20 2014

The only thing worse than a mirror selfie is a mirror selfie taken with an iPad #seriously — @Klapierre22August, 23 2012

Save yourself the embarrassment, and don't take an iPad selfie. But if you must, check to make sure your iPad isn't upside-down in the photo before sharing it.