the picture taking in the Ohel is most definitely out of hand, most definitely when it comes to simchos, especially engagements. i hope that when most people imagine themselves passing by the Rebbe at dollars, they think it would be unquestionable to take out a phone and photograph or selfie or videocall etc. and our Rebbe today is the same Rebbe as then, and our yirah and hadras kovod should be no less.

imho, the one exception to the rule is when important and respected individuals come to the Rebbe, where its an opportunity to be mekadesh the Rebbe’s name and help in pirsum etc. (like in happier days, when press and photographers were present by these events). HOWEVER, there are ways of doing it, some more correct than others. for example, when bibi came in 5757, only one photographer was allowed in the Ohel. my personal thoughts on this issue (in your words זו דעתי) are that a real camera should be used, it gives it a more official and respectful touch (not smartphones, which are much more casual and not at all malchusdik. ואולי י”ל that even those who have smartphones dont need to boast it to the Rebbe vdal), as well as no posing. and however possible, the pictures should be with the approach that the Rebbe is the center of the picture/attention, not the person/delegation visiting. certain mosdos adopt a policy that whenever pictures/videos are necessary, they have the photographer/videographer stand outside the Ohel itself and footage from there

ויה”ר שכ”ז לא יהי’ נוגע כלל, כי ברגע שלאח”ז נזכה לחזות בפניו הקדושות בגאולה האמיתית והשלימה