As you build your character and dream squad to venture around Faerûn inBaldur’s Gate 3, there will be many iconic moments you don’t want to forget. Using photo mode to capture them is a great way to ensure you can look back on your adventures.

Since photo mode wasn’t always part ofBaldur’s Gate 3and was only introduced with the final major update, Patch 8, there’s a solid chance you’re not familiar with this feature. It’s a fun way to capture memories of your journey and it’s absolutely a tool worth knowing about, so here’show to use photo mode inBaldur’s Gate 3.

Tav, Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart walking with a burning tree behind them in BG3

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How to use photo mode in BG3

you may open and use photo mode at any point during yourBG3playthroughs. The exact controls for accessing it vary by platform, but it’s fairly simple and accessible regardless of where you play.

Once you have photo mode open, you can freely use a wide variety of functions to get the exact shot you want. Photo mode has plenty of poses and key camera features like death of field, focus, exposure, frames, stickers, and more to ensure you can truly customize your shots.

Wyll, Karlach, Lae’zel, and Shadowheart posing with photo mode in BG3.

To make the most of photo mode, you need to know the exact camera controls for your platform.

Console photo mode controls in BG3

Is photo mode always available in BG3?

Photo mode can be used while exploring, during dialogue scenes, combat, and cinematic scenes inBG3. It’s always an available feature, but the level of customization you have with it varies depending on when you’re trying to use it.

Dialogue scenes, for example, don’t have as many options available as the free shots you take while adventuring. If you want the means to fully customize your shot, it’s best to do so while you’re not in dialogue or a cinematic moment. Combat and general adventure are the best times to take pictures.

A Dragonborn character taking a selfie with a crown on in BG3

How to find photo mode screenshots in BG3

The process for accessing your screenshots looks slightly different depending on which platform you’re playingBG3on. Here’s where to find your photos across all platforms.

There’s plenty of other content worth exploring inPatch 8after you master photo mode. You might consider trying one of the12 new subclassesor grabbing thebest armor and clothing modsto dress your team up in the finest gear so you can snap some great photos of them.

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