You can hit escape to cancel after taking only one, but take all five. When you start to take a picture, you'll get five shots. A higher grade camera doesn't seem to affect skill experience - you can gain XP taking selfies with the phone. Sims may earn Skill simply by taking selfies with their phones in order to begin building experience. Gaining Levels in Photography - Using the Skillīe sure to be inspired to ensure you have fewer pictures to take to max the Skill at Level 5. These all give Inspired moodlets that can help. Take a Thoughtful Shower, Admire Art while having the Art Lover Trait, and Browse Art on Computer. You may Cloudgaze if you own Outdoor Retreat. Sims will pose for you when you use the camera to take their picture Pressing 'C' will take a picture instantly, or else you can zoom and pan to your target with the arrow keys and use the left mouse button to click the take picture button. Photo sizes may only be adjusted using the camera's interface with the mouseĬlick 'Show Filters' to the left of the photo control panel to apply filters to your picture, which can also be done once a photo has been taken. You may add a frame to the picture once taken, or apply filters to alter how it looks. Pictures can be hung on the wall to decorate your home, or to be sold at retail. Finally, you can just 'Take Photo' to use the camera to take pictures of whatever you like. You can 'Take Photo of.' to select a nearby Sim to have them pose for you. You have a few options - 'Take Photo With', which will be a selfie with another Sim.

Each use will give a base amount of experience, more if your Sim is Inspired. Taking photos is done by either clicking the phone and going to the Entertainment tab, or clicking the cameras in your inventory. Best likelihood of 'Outstanding' Photos, even at low Skill.

Crystal Clear Digital Camera ($2,015) - Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control, Zoom functionality, small to large pictures available.

Zoom functionality available, medium pictures available.

Appreciably Average Digital Camera ($670) - Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control.

Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control.

Barely Better Digital Camera ($) - Barely better than a phone.

You can also use your Sim's phone to get started, but don't expect much money with bad pictures. Three different Cameras may be purchased in Buy Mode. In general, the more you're willing to pay, the better quality your photos, which affects price. There, you'll find the 3 Cameras offered. Buying a Camera is as simple as going to Buy Mode > Objects by Room > Study > Hobbies & Skills. You may want to make your Sim Creative so that they'll randomly get Inspired buffs, which helps with the Photography Skill. We also have a new patch for The Sims 4's photography skill that allows players to make adjustments and stand photos on tables.

The Sims 4 Photography Patch and Game Health News

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