An imaging apparatus includes: a layout assistant image storage unit to store multiple layout assistant images representing position and size where an object is to be disposed within an imaging range; an imaging unit to perform imaging of a subject to generate an imaged image; an object detecting unit to detect the object from the imaged image, and the position and size of the object therein; and a display control unit to display one of multiple stored layout assistant images overlaid on the imaged image. If a position difference between the position of an object determined by the displayed layout assistant image, and a size difference between the size of an object determined by the displayed layout assistant image and the size of the detected object within the imaged image, are both within predetermined ranges, a layout assistant image other than that displayed is displayed overlaid on the imaged image.