To control the Raspberry Pi camera from Python, you can use the picamera library, which provides an easy-to-use interface for capturing images and videos. Here's a basic example to get you started:

1. Install the picamera library:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install python3-picamera

2. Capture an image:

   from picamera import PiCamera
   from time import sleep
   
   camera = PiCamera()
   
   camera.start_preview()
   sleep(2)  # Allow the camera to adjust to lighting conditions
   camera.capture('/home/pi/image.jpg')
   camera.stop_preview()

3. Record a video:

   from picamera import PiCamera
   from time import sleep
   
   camera = PiCamera()
   
   camera.start_preview()
   camera.start_recording('/home/pi/video.h264')
   sleep(10)  # Record for 10 seconds
   camera.stop_recording()
   camera.stop_preview()

These examples demonstrate basic usage. The picamera library provides many additional features, such as adjusting camera settings, adding overlays, and more. You can refer to the official documentation for further details and advanced functionalities.