"Guide to Obtaining Photograph Emote in FF XIV Patch 7.18"

One of the most delightful aspects of the social culture in *Final Fantasy XIV* is the wide array of character emotes that players can use to enhance their interactions. This guide will walk you through how to acquire the new "Photograph" emote introduced in Patch 7.18.

How To Unlock the Photograph Emote (Patch 7.18) in Final Fantasy XIV

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As part of an exciting collaboration with Fujifilm’s Instax, *Final Fantasy XIV* introduces the "Photograph" emote in the otherwise light Patch 7.18. This charming emote allows you to simulate taking photographs anywhere in Eorzea, adding a fun and creative element to your gameplay. Unlike many other emotes that are locked behind quests or purchases, 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 needed to enjoy this delightful feature.

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How To Use the Photograph Emote in FFXIV

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To use the "Photograph" emote, navigate to your Emote menu under the "Social" tab and find it listed near the bottom under the "General" tab. Select it, and your character will pull out a Fujifilm-style camera to take a Polaroid picture. For frequent use, consider adding it to your Favorites list. Although the "Photograph" emote is not designed for continuous or "AFK" use, it's versatile enough to be used in various settings, such as underwater in the Ruby Sea or while mounted on both grounded and flying creatures. This versatility can lead to some fun, *Inception*-style pose moments with your characters.

Patch 7.18 is the last update before the content-rich Patch 7.2, set to release in late March. Players can look forward to 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, be sure to check out our guide on all rewards for the *FFXIV* Moogle Treasure Trove Phantasmagoria event.

*Final Fantasy XIV is available now.*