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

Author: Nova Mar 05,2025

Unlock the New "Photograph" Emote in Final Fantasy XIV!

A delightful addition to the Final Fantasy XIV social experience is the new "Photograph" emote, a result of a collaboration with Fujifilm Instax. This guide explains how to obtain and use this charming emote.

Screenshot of the Photograph Emote in FFXIV

Screenshot by The Escapist

Unlike many emotes requiring quests or purchases, the "Photograph" emote is readily available after downloading Patch 7.18. No level or expansion is required to unlock it; simply update your game, and it's yours!

Photograph emote on a mount in FFXIV

Photograph emote underwater in FFXIV

Using the Emote:

Access your Emote menu under the "Social" tab. Locate "Photograph" within the "General" section. Selecting it will have your character use a Fujifilm-inspired camera to snap a Polaroid-style picture. Add it to your Favorites for easy access.

The "Photograph" emote is versatile, working underwater (like in the Ruby Sea) and while mounted (both grounded and flying). It's a fun, dynamic addition, perfect for creative poses.

Patch 7.18 precedes the major Patch 7.2 release in late March, bringing exciting content such as new dungeons, the return of the Arcadion, Cosmic Exploration, and more.

This concludes our guide on obtaining the "Photograph" emote in Final Fantasy XIV. Explore our other FFXIV content, including our guide to the Moogle Treasure Trove Phantasmagoria event rewards.

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