When I take a picture it's auto saves as a video automatically on HTC m8

[AC Question]

Then when I send them as a text message it records as a 'event' charge

 

[ManiacJoe]

Is the file getting saved as a JPG, DNG, MP4, MOV, or other type of file?
If it is really being saved as a movie, check your camera settings to make sure you are in still picture mode.