I have the same problem as you with the scale and photos (except I lock the cats out).What I find works in taking the photo of the digital scale is to lean over, put my phone near my ankles, and tilt the forward edge up a bit, so that the angle counteracts the polarization in the readout.I get a nice clear photo of the fronts of my feet (see my toes pressing down to hold onto the surface??!!), the scale, and the word (which I make sure is SUPER near the scale!). You can see mine here, in case it helps make it quicker and easier for next time (unless you've already figured it all out, which I figure is likely).