@lanlyn ... It is fun, but can be tricky at times.
Just like taking real pictures ... It is not like screenshots (you actually have to get the lighting right).
With the top picture in China (the one with the boat in it) ... I bought the lot adjacent to it and camped there until the lighting was right.
Sometimes you get lucky ... Sometimes you have to wait for Sims to move out of your shot.
It is easier as well to take a short trip (in World Adventures) ... And just take pictures during it so you don't miss shots messing around doing other stuff.
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