One of the most delightful aspects of the social culture in *Final Fantasy XIV* is the incredible variety of character emotes that players can use to enhance their interactions with each other. This guide will walk you through how to get the Photograph emote in *Final Fantasy XIV*.
How To Unlock the Photograph Emote (Patch 7.18) in Final Fantasy XIV
As part of an official collaboration with Fujifilm's Instax, *Final Fantasy XIV*'s Patch 7.18 introduces a unique new emote that's freely available to all players. The "Photograph" emote adds a charming touch, allowing you to simulate taking photos anywhere in Eorzea.
Unlike other emotes in the game, which are often locked behind quest objectives or require a purchase, the "Photograph" emote is automatically added to your Emote menu upon logging in after downloading the latest patch update. There are no level or expansion purchase requirements to unlock this emote.
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How To Use the Photograph Emote in FFXIV
To use the Photograph emote, navigate to your Emote menu under the "Social" tab, and locate the "Photograph" emote near the bottom of the list under the "General" tab. Activate it, and your character will pull out a Fujifilm-style camera to take a Polaroid picture. If you plan to use this emote frequently, consider adding it to your Favorites.
Although the Photograph emote is not continuous and isn't ideal for "AFK" activities, it's versatile enough to be used in various scenarios and environments. You can capture moments underwater in places like the Ruby Sea or even while atop a mount, whether grounded or flying.
This emote can lead to some intriguing, *Inception*-style pose moments with your characters. Patch 7.18 is the final update before the more substantial Patch 7.2 arrives in late March, which promises new dungeons, a return to the Arcadion, Cosmic Exploration, and more.
That wraps up our guide on how to get the Photograph emote in *Final Fantasy XIV*. For more content related to the game, check out our guide on all rewards for the *FFXIV* Moogle Treasure Trove Phantasmagoria event.
*Final Fantasy XIV is available now.*
