An image presentation method, a terminal device and a computer storage medium are described. The method includes that: an area target selected by a user within a full image of framing in a photographic preview stage is acquired; the area target selected by the user is instantly and continuously presented according to an effect set by the user; and the area target selected by the user is stored and presented according to the effect set by the user. The present disclosure locks an area target of interest to a user within a full image of framing in a preview stage, and meets visual requirements of the user for a real-time special effect on the area target in a differentiated and diversified way. The present disclosure achieves an innovative expansion of a photographic function mode of a terminal, fills in the blanks of instantly previewing and photographing a special effect on an area target by the terminal, and obtains a new photographic special effect style and an instant image, thereby enriching a photographi