Public Photo Studio

Question

I have fun with in-game photography and decorating with family photos. I wanted to make a public photo studio that all of my sims could access. And I wanted to play around with staging.

The empty second floor of the karaoke bar in the Spice Market, Waterside Warble in San Myshuno is perfect! It was large enough. I could take a group there and they could entertain themselves downstairs while I rotated taking photos. I had to add a staircase and a bathroom. Added a thermostat so they can comfortably wear any outfit. There's an entrance door that can be removed to keep the Sims in or out.

I have four spots set up - wedding, modern living, the Moschino digital wall and a backdrop.

Thru the archway is a styling area and I've used it for photos too. The bathroom is there so they don't have to leave the second floor. There's a stereo where they can dance. Anything to keep them from getting bored or unhappy while waiting. 😄

The lighting colors can be customized - color and intensity. I like using the "stand here" mark and camera tripod outdoors too. The studio gives me more options and different kinds of photos. Sometimes I can capture good candid pics of a Sim on the mark and the photographer Sim using their Inventory camera to - Take A Photo - which lets you take a photo of anything in the view range. I mix it up.

I just took toddler twins for the first time. Learned that toddlers will use the "stand here" mark and will wait for the photographer. Toddlers don't have many pose options but it was cute - and it makes them stand in one spot! The game randomly sent one of the twins to Day Care. Their needs were okay. We'd been there awhile and I think they were getting bored. I mention it so you know that it can happen.

ta1111 · Answer

Examples of the studio photos.&nbsp; It's good for portraits and fashion.&nbsp;The photos personalize their homes and adds history.&nbsp; I've a lot of fun with the studio.If anyone at EA finds this - please add some new Fashion, Happy or Relaxed poses for all ages!Photo poses are the one thing that tempts me to Mod my game.&nbsp; I have photo pose FOMO.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sometimes the camera captures relationship strain.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'd forgotten about this bit of family history.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ta1111 · Answer

Playing with light and color.&nbsp; Both using the same pose yet the vibe is different.&nbsp; I like the top photo more than the second.

orangeyambles · Answer

They capture relationship strain? 😮What category does that fall under? Or if you don't pick any category they do this? Mann... missed opportunity for me!

Photo poses are the one thing I think will benefit with an overhaul. It has maybe 5 poses per emotion that has been recycled to death. What if there were 50 slots instead. 😍

ta1111 · Answer

Hi, the couple photo needs more explanation. 😊 There's a few "sad" poses but my couple photo isn't one of them. That couple's relationship was Strained, officially that's a category. I was taking family photos and in between poses they were awkward and I took a screenshot. I think it "captured" their relationship at the time.

I wish we had more poses! The studio's been fun tho.