Animal Crossing: New Horizonslets players channel their inner creativity, giving them the building blocks to craft some truly incredible works of art. Even better, the game features a robust photo mode so they can capture their masterpieces in the best possible way. Taking photos inNew Horizonsis a simple process with a surprising amount of depth — and thanks to Update 2.0, photo mode is better than ever. Here’s what you need to know about taking photos inAnimal Crossing: New Horizons.
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Access the camera app on your NookPhone
The first thing you’ll have to do before taking pictures is unlock the NookPhone. It’s one of the first things you’ll receive upon setting foot on the deserted island, and it gives you access to several different apps. Pull up your NookPhone by pressingZLand navigate to the Camera app. Once the Camera app is selected, your game will enter Photo Mode and allow you to take screenshots.
How to adjust the camera settings
Manipulating the camera is incredibly simple — in fact, the game tells you what each button does while the camera is open. Here’s a quick rundown of all the features:
Upgrade to the Pro Camera
WithAnimal Crossing: New Horizons‘ 2.0 update, Nintendo brought additional functionality to the basic camera app. Before you can use the powerful feature, you’ll first have to unlock it by following these steps:
With your new Pro Camera, there are two features you’ll want to explore:
Accessing these new features is simple — just press the “–” button on your Joy-Con to toggle through the available viewing modes.
Photopia is a robust photo studio
If you’re looking for a bit more control over your photoshoots, head on over to Harv’s Island and check out Photopia. Harv’s Island becomes accessible after you meet Harvey, who will arrive on your island once you’ve invited three residents to live in your town. After meeting them, head on over to Dodo Airlines to book a flight to his home.
Here, you’ll still have access to the same nifty camera app, but you’re able to also invite other villagers, pose them, and deck them out in all sorts of different outfits. Plus, any villager you invite to the island will then pose for their own pictures — which will become available for purchase in the form of posters at your local Nook Stop. You can also add your own furniture to Photopia during each shooting, giving you incredible control over each picture.
