What is the ruling on a husband and wife photographing themselves, without intercourse, with a mobile phone camera, whether on outings or at home, knowing that the camera is private and does not leave the house?

Scholars have differed on the ruling concerning photographic imaging that is not for a necessity or need. Some have prohibited it, equating it with forbidden imagery, as it falls under the general meaning of "imaging." Others have permitted it, arguing that it is not "imaging" in the sense known during the era of legislation; rather, it is the capturing of the shadow of something Allah the Almighty created. This difference of opinion applies where the imaging does not involve anything forbidden; otherwise, it would be prohibited.