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'''Photography''' is one of three new [[skill]]s for ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', and carried forward in ''[[The Sims 3: University Life]]'' [[expansion pack]] and is reintroduced in ''[[The Sims 4]]''.
Children and older can learn the photography skill by taking a snapshot using a [[camera]] or smartphone camera.<ref>In ''The Sims 3'', the regular cellphone camera prior to [[The Sims 3/Patch 50|Patch 1.50]] does not have photography functionality.</ref> As an alternative from using the camera, Sims can learn by reading a photography skill [[book]]. If Sims graduate from [[Boarding school|LeFromage Art School]], there's a chance that they will learn the photography skill and come home with a camera in their [[inventory]].{{Vgversion|TS3:G}} However, if both ''The Sims 3: World Adventures'' and ''The Sims 3: University Life'' are installed, all children and older will receive a camera in their inventory.
==The Sims 3: World Adventures==
[[File:Photography skill icon.png|left]] In ''[[The Sims 3: World Adventures]]'', Sims who take up the photography skill can complete the [[Photography/Photo collections|photo collections]], that can be viewed in the skill journal. The photo collections can be completed by taking photographs of various events, objects, Sims, and places using the camera. The snapshots taken will be worth more, depending on Sims' photography skill and the subject of the photograph.
Prior to ''University Life'', many premade Sims in the ''World Adventures'' [[sub-neighborhood]]s - [[Al Simhara]], [[Champs Les Sims]], and [[Shang Simla]] - begin the game with a [[Camera#ChannonTec Outlaw SE|ChannonTec Outlaw SE]] camera in their inventories and have learned the photography skill. Only these Sims possess cameras at the beginning of the game. With ''[[Ambitions]]'', Sims can register as a [[Skill career|self-employed]] photographer.
===Statistics===
* Photographs Taken
* Unique Sims Photographed
* Strangers Photographed
* Ghosts Photographed
* Burglars Photographed
* Money Spent
* Money Earned
* Favorite Subject
* Favorite Style
* Favorite Aspect
===Skill benefits by level===
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!Level
!Ability
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|2 || Take Black & White photos
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|4 || Take Sepiatone photos
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|8 || Increased ability to zoom in and out
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|9 || Take Classic Vignette photos
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|10 || Take Panorama photos
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===Photo collections===
{{main|Photography/Photo collections}}
===Challenges===
;Photog
:Capture 75 unique subjects and photographs will all have a higher base worth.
;Architectural eye
:Capture 10 unique landmarks and all landmark photos will be worth more.
;Human form expert
:Capture 50 unique Sims and you'll be able to improve your Sim's relationships with other Sims just by taking photos of them
;Paparazzi
:Capture 60 unique Sims that are strangers and photos of strangers will be worth more.
;Shutter nut
:Complete 5 photo collections and all photos after that cost nothing to take.
===Camera mechanics===
What sort of photos a Sim can take depend on two major factors. The first is the quality of their camera, and the second is their skill level. Sims with low skill levels will not have access to some of the features found on high-end cameras. On the other hand, cheaper cameras simply do not have features like the ability to zoom in and out. Images are stored in a menu accessible from the camera object in a Sim's [[inventory]], and can be sold, deleted, or moved into the Sims main inventory for keeping and displaying. Each time a Sim takes a photo it costs money depending on the filter and size used. Players must counteract this cost by taking photos that are worth more.
Cameras
===Camera interface===
[[Image:Picturetaking.jpg|thumb|In-game camera interface.]]
Each time the player clicks on a camera in a Sim's inventory and
* Press '''C''' to take a photograph. If the game is paused the photo will not appear in the camera until it is unpaused.
* Press '''I''' to cycle through the available sizes of photo.
* Press '''F''' to cycle through the available photo filters.
* Press '''X/Z''' to zoom out or in on the subject.
If any of these options is greyed out, it means either the camera is not capable of them, or the Sim's skill is still too low.
===Photo sizes===
There are four sizes of photographs that relate to the
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===Photo filters===
There are four filters that will affect the price of the resultant photos, but the better ones also make photos cost more to produce. These are, in order of expense:
* Color
* Black and White
* Sepiatone
* Classic Vignette
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===Posing Sims===
Using the
===Gallery===
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There's a number of adventures requiring the photography skill.
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Occasionally, when
[[File:Photography Interface.png|thumb|250px|A basic camera shot with the best camera available.]]
For an example, a [
Even if
==The Sims 4==
[[File:Photography with two sims.jpg|right|250px]]
[[File:Skill TS4 Photography.png|55px|left]]Photography used to be exclusive to ''[[The Sims 4: Get to Work]]'', but was added to the base game in [[The Sims 4/Patch 57|Patch 57]]. The skill allows players to earn some money or decorate their home with photos of their Sims' lives.
===Cameras===
There are three cameras, which can be purchased by going to Buy Mode > Objects by Room > Study > Hobbies & Skills. There, are the 3 Cameras offered. They're compared below. In general, the more the players are willing to pay, the better quality their photos, which affects price.
[[File:Cameras.jpg|250px|thumb|middle|Three different Cameras may be purchased in Buy Mode. You can also use your Sim's phone to get started, but don't expect much money with bad pictures.]]
* '''Barely Better Digital Camera''' (§85) - Barely better than a phone. Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control. No zoom, small pictures available. Lowest quality.
* '''Appreciably Average Digital Camera''' (§670) - Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control. Zoom functionality available, medium pictures available. Medium quality photos.
* '''Crystal Clear Digital Camera''' (§2,015) - Landscape and Portrait modes, flash control, Zoom functionality, small to large pictures available. Best likelihood of 'Outstanding' Photos, even at low Skill.
===Taking Pictures===
[[File:Controls.jpg|thumb|235px|The left mouse is used for most of Photography's Controls]]
Taking photos is done by either clicking the phone and going to the Entertainment tab, or clicking the cameras in the Sim's inventory. Each use will give a base amount of experience, more if the Sim has the Inspired mood. There are a few options - 'Take Photo With', which will be a selfie with another Sim. 'Take Photo of..' to select a nearby Sim to have them pose for the player. And, 'Take Photo' to use the camera to take pictures of anything.
Photos can be hung on a wall, placed on a surface, or sold. They can also be framed, or have filters applied to alter how they look.
===Photography controls===
Controlling the camera is a little bit advanced. When in Photo Mode, the player must use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out (or else + and - on the keyboard). Also, the player may left-click to switch from moving the camera to controlling the mouse. This allows to change the orientation of the photo (landscape or portrait), change the picture size (small, medium, large photos), or disable the flash.
Click 'Show Filters' to the left of the photo control panel to apply filters to the picture, which can also be done once a photo has been taken. Pressing 'C' will take a picture instantly, or else the player can zoom and pan to their target with the arrow keys and use the left mouse button to click the take picture button.
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Skills}}
[[fr:Photographie]]
[[ru:Фотография]]
[[Category:Skill careers]]
[[Category:Skills requiring objects]]
[[Category:World Adventures]]
[[Category:University Life]]
[[Category:The Sims 4]]
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