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=Photography=
 
  
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Does your sim fancy themselves a bit of an artist? Do they want to capture real life moments to cherish forever? Then photography is for them!
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==Photography==
  
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==All about Your Camera==
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[[Image:Photography.jpg|thumb|A sim taking a picture of a couple.|450px|right]]Does your sim fancy themselves a bit of an artist? Do they want to capture real life moments to cherish forever? Then photography is for them!
  
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The most important part of photography is a good quality camera! Cameras can be purchased from any of the vendors in Al Simhara's. Better cameras mean getting your skill up faster so use your money wisely when buying your camera. There are 3 different types of cameras that are available and they are listed below.
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Photography is a [[Game Help:Sims 3 Skill Careers|skill career]], so your sims can register as a Self-Employed photographers, earning special rewards for selling their work.
  
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===Cameras===
  
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* Snaptastic Filmsy-Cam ($250) - The cheapest of the 3 cameras and the worst one if you want to get your skill up. It can only take small photos.
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The most important part of photography is a good quality camera!  Better cameras mean getting your skill up faster, so use your money wisely when buying your camera. There are 3 different cameras to choose from:
  
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* ChannonTek Outlaw SE ($850)- The average camera of the 3. This camera is good for beginners and can take small photos and medium landscapes.  
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* Snaptastic Filmsy-Cam (§250) - The cheapest of the 3 cameras and the worst one if you want to get your skill up. It can only take small photos.  
  
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* Hikon QX40di Gladiator ($3,250)- The most expensive and the best camera of the 3. It can take all type of photos in really high quality. It is probably worth saving up fot his as it's very good quality.
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* ChannonTek Outlaw SE (§850)- The average camera of the 3. This camera is good for beginners and can take small photos and medium landscapes. (Only available in Egypt)
  
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* Hikon QX40di Gladiator (§3,250)- The most expensive and the best camera of the 3. It can take all type of photos in really high quality. It is probably worth saving up for this as it's very good quality. (Only available in Egypt)
  
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===Camera Photo Modes===
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===Starting Out===
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To start learning the skill, one of the easiest ways to do this is start taking pictures. Just press shift-c with a camera in your inventory to take a picture. If you want a good start in photography then buy a photography book at the Al Simhara bookshop. Read the book until at least level 3 before taking more pictures.
  
  
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===Camera Modes===
  
 
Your camera has many different modes so your pictures can be more interesting and fun. The better the modes and filters, the more money you can make from photos.
 
Your camera has many different modes so your pictures can be more interesting and fun. The better the modes and filters, the more money you can make from photos.
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[[Image:Photography.jpg|thumb|A sim taking a picture of a couple.|450px|right]]
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====Photo Sizes====
 
====Photo Sizes====
  
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* Small Portrait: This is the default setting at level 1. The size is the lowest grade photo available.
  
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* Small Portrait- This is the default setting at level 1. The size is the lowest grade photo available.
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* Medium Landscape: The next step up from a Small Portrait. Takes bigger, more high quality shots.
  
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* Medium Landscape- The next step up from a Small Portrait. Takes bigger, more high quality shots.
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* Large Portrait: The second best size used usually for basic shots.
  
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* Large Portrait- The second best size used usually for basic shots.
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* Panorama: After reaching level 10 your sim can use Panorama mode. This is the biggest, most high quality size and can take brilliant photos!
  
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* Panorama- After reaching level 10 your sim can use Panorama mode. This is the biggest, most high quality size and can take brilliant photos!
 
  
 
====Photo Filters====
 
====Photo Filters====
  
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* Colour- The default setting for taking normal photos.
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* Colour: The default setting for taking normal photos.
  
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* Black and White- Used for black and white photos after reaching level 2.
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* Black and White: Used for black and white photos after reaching level 2.
  
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* Sepiatone- A sepiatone for your pictures after reaching level 4.
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* Sepiatone: A sepia tone for your pictures after reaching level 4.
  
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* Classic Vignette- The best picture filter available after reaching level 9.
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* Classic Vignette: The best picture filter available after reaching level 9.
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===Starting Out===
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Taking pictures is quite easy in World Adventures. To start learning the skill, one of the easiest ways to do this is start taking pictures. Just press shift-c with a camera in your inventory to take a picture. If you want a good start in photography then buy a photography book at the Al Simhara bookshop. Read the book until at leadt level 3 before progressing onto taking more pictures.  
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==Photography Challenges==
 
==Photography Challenges==
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There are several photography challenges your sim can complete to unlock rewards for that skill.
 
There are several photography challenges your sim can complete to unlock rewards for that skill.
  
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* Human Form Expert- After taking 50 shots of Unique Sims, your sim will get a skill boast when taking pictures.
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* '''Photog:''' Capture 75 different subjects to increase the base value of your photographs
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* '''Architectural Eye:''' Capture 10 Unique Landmarks to increase the value of all photographs featuring Landmarks.
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* '''Human Form Expert:''' After capturing 50 unique Sims, Human Form Experts can increase their relationship with Sims they already know by photographing them.
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* '''Paparazzi:''' Capture 60 different strangers and your photographs of unknown Sims will be worth more.
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* '''Shutternut:''' Complete 5 different photo collections and taking pictures will be free of charge.
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==Photography Collections==
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There are several collections your sim can complete by taking a picture of each item in the collection. Certain levels will unlock some of the collections, but you can unlock them at any time by taking a picture from one of them.
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''Note: The In-Game Description is what the caption says when you hover over the item name in the Photography skills journal. The Tips given show items that are known to satisfy a particular photo. These are not necessarily exclusive; many more items may be used, these are just the ones that have been confirmed.''
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===Architecture and Buildings===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| City Hall
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| A French Market
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| Town Theatre
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| General Hospital
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| Mausoleum
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| Sports Stadium
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| Academy
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| The Market
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| Chinese Garden
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| Nectary
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| Bookstore
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===Everyday Moments===
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| Child Being Carried
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| Pizza Delivery
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| Mail Carrier
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| Political Demonstration
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| A Group of Sims
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| Lovers at Night
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| Police Officer
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| Firefighter
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| Babysitter
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| A Sim in the area
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| Kid Playing with Toybox
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| Kid Playing with Oven
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| A Sim Cooking
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| Repairman on the Job
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| A Sim Gardening
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| Someone Painting
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| A Sim using the Computer
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| A Chessmatch
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| Remedy for a Hot day
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| Two's Company
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| Maid at Work
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| Four Sims Eating
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| A Sim Fishing
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| Photo of Photographer
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| Three's a Crowd
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===Home Sweet Home===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| Outdoor Stuff
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| Any two outdoor activity items
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| Furniture
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| Two pieces of furniture
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| Kitchen Kitsch
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| Toys & Hobbies
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| A Nice Garden
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| Three plants
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| Baby Stuff
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| Any two baby items
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| Something Yummy
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| Home Decor
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| Cute Teddy Bear
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| A Toilet
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| Gadgets Galore
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| Phone and video game system on a table
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| A Party!
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| A couple of party objects
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| Bathroom Stuff
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===Still Life===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| Candles
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| Television
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| Video Game System
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| A Couch
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| Objects
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| Box of Tissue
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| Wish-You Tissues
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| Nectar and Food
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| Garden Decorations
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| Shocking PInk Flamingo - 2nd Edition
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| Flowers
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| Blossoming Sunflower Vase
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| Tombstone
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===Around Town===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| Places in Town
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| Any two places of interest
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| The Beach
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| The Park
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| The Bistro
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| Grocery Store
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| The Spa
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| Diner
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| Picnic
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| Bicycle
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| Car
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| Gym
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| School
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| Police Car
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===Family and Friends===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| My Friend
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| My Spouse
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| Two of My Friends
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| Housemate
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| Three of My Friends
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| Ghostly Family
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| My Child
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| Family Member
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| My Main Squeeze
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| My Gradnchild
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|}
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===Plants and Flowers===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| Renoit Grape Vine
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| Apple Tree
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| Cherimola Blan Grape Vine
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| Lettuce Plant
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| Onion Plant
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| Tomato Plant
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| Cranerlet Nuala Grape Vine
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| Pomegranate Tree
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| Plum Tree
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| Avornalino Grape Vine
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| Meloire Grape Vine
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| Gralladina Fran Grape Vine
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| Watermelon Vine
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| A Life Plant
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| Flame Plant
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| A Lime Tree
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| Bell Pepper Plant
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| Potato Vine
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| Hydrangea
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| White Rose
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| Red Rose
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| Garlic Plant
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| Death Flower Bush
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| Sun Flower
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===Oh the Calamity!===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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|-
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| One Sick Sim
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|
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|
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|-
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| Slap Fight
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|
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|
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|-
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| Soaked to the bone
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|
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|
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|-
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| Oh no! Snake!
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|-
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| The Repoman
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Social Worker
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Thief!
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Fight
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|
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| A Singed Sim
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|}
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===Collectables===
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:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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| China Statue Set
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| Green Dragon, Snake of Simhara, Wandering Tiger of Baroo
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| Zodiac Animals
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|-
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| Luminorious Gem
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|
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|
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|-
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| Pink Diamond
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|
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|
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| Opan
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|
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| White Diamond
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|
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|
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| Tiberium
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|
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|
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|-
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| Egyptian Statue Set
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| Seth of the Desert, Statue of the Cobra, Horus of the Sky, Sultan of the Sphinx
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| Dangerous Creatures Statue Set
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| Statue of Ammit, Statue of Anubis, Fudog, Fearless Gargoyle
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| Dropa Stone Set
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|
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|-
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| Mercury Vial
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|
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|
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|-
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| Canopic Jar Set
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|
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|
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|-
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| Geode
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|
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|
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|-
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| Gold
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|
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|
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|-
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| Quartz
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|
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|
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|-
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| Space Rock
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|
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|
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|-
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| Copper
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|
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|
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|-
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| Mummitonium
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|
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|
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|-
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| Rainbow Gem
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|
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|
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|-
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| Magic Gnome
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|
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|
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|-
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| Topaz
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|
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|
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|-
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| Iron
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|
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|
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|-
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| Silver
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|
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|
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===Travel===
 +
 
 +
:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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|-
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| A Pyramid
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|
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|
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|-
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| Shower in a Can
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|
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|
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|-
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| Pushable Statue
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|
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|
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|-
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| Snake Charmer
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|
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|
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|-
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| Relic
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|
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|-
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| Pile of Ancient Coins
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|
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|
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|-
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| Pile of Rubble
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|
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|
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|-
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| Floor Trap
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|
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|
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|-
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| The Great Sphinx
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|
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|
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|-
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| Lovers in China
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|
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|
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|-
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| Treasure Chest
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|
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|
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|-
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| Giant Boulder
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|
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| The kind you have to destroy
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|-
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| Floor Switch
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|
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|
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|-
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| Lovers in France
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|
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|
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|-
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| Sarcophagus
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|
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|
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|-
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| Lovers in Egypt
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|
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|-
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| Soulpeace Statue
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| Found inside the Sphinx
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|-
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| Abu Simbel
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|
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|-
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| Torch of Anubis
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| Dragon Cave
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===Paranormal===
 +
 
 +
:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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! In-Game Description
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! Tips
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|-
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| Mummy Having a Snack
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Ghostly Problem
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Mummy
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|
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|
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|-
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| A Ghost
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|
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|-
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| My Dead Enemy
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|
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|
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|-
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| Doubly Dead
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|
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| Take a picture of a ghost mummy
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|-
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| Death on Vacation
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|
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|
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| My Dead Spouse
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|
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|
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|-
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| Simply Death
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|
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| A Serious Ghost Problem
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|
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|-
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| Wandering Ghost
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|
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|
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|-
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| Too Many Ghosts
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|
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|-
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| It's Haunted
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|}
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===Best in Class===
 +
 
 +
:{|class="nicetable"
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! Photo Name
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* Photolog- Take a picture of 75 different subjects to enjoy a mood boost on your sim.
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* Architectural Eye- Capture 10 photos of landmarks to raise the value of your photos.
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[[Category:Sims 3 Game Help|Photography]][[Category:World Adventures Game Help|Photography]][[Category:Sims 3 Skills|Photography]]

Latest revision as of 15:25, 20 September 2012

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[edit] Photography

A sim taking a picture of a couple.
Does your sim fancy themselves a bit of an artist? Do they want to capture real life moments to cherish forever? Then photography is for them!

Photography is a skill career, so your sims can register as a Self-Employed photographers, earning special rewards for selling their work.

[edit] Cameras

The most important part of photography is a good quality camera! Better cameras mean getting your skill up faster, so use your money wisely when buying your camera. There are 3 different cameras to choose from:

  • Snaptastic Filmsy-Cam (§250) - The cheapest of the 3 cameras and the worst one if you want to get your skill up. It can only take small photos.
  • ChannonTek Outlaw SE (§850)- The average camera of the 3. This camera is good for beginners and can take small photos and medium landscapes. (Only available in Egypt)
  • Hikon QX40di Gladiator (§3,250)- The most expensive and the best camera of the 3. It can take all type of photos in really high quality. It is probably worth saving up for this as it's very good quality. (Only available in Egypt)


[edit] Starting Out

To start learning the skill, one of the easiest ways to do this is start taking pictures. Just press shift-c with a camera in your inventory to take a picture. If you want a good start in photography then buy a photography book at the Al Simhara bookshop. Read the book until at least level 3 before taking more pictures.


[edit] Camera Modes

Your camera has many different modes so your pictures can be more interesting and fun. The better the modes and filters, the more money you can make from photos.


[edit] Photo Sizes

  • Small Portrait: This is the default setting at level 1. The size is the lowest grade photo available.
  • Medium Landscape: The next step up from a Small Portrait. Takes bigger, more high quality shots.
  • Large Portrait: The second best size used usually for basic shots.
  • Panorama: After reaching level 10 your sim can use Panorama mode. This is the biggest, most high quality size and can take brilliant photos!


[edit] Photo Filters

  • Colour: The default setting for taking normal photos.
  • Black and White: Used for black and white photos after reaching level 2.
  • Sepiatone: A sepia tone for your pictures after reaching level 4.
  • Classic Vignette: The best picture filter available after reaching level 9.

[edit] Photography Challenges

There are several photography challenges your sim can complete to unlock rewards for that skill.

  • Photog: Capture 75 different subjects to increase the base value of your photographs
  • Architectural Eye: Capture 10 Unique Landmarks to increase the value of all photographs featuring Landmarks.
  • Human Form Expert: After capturing 50 unique Sims, Human Form Experts can increase their relationship with Sims they already know by photographing them.
  • Paparazzi: Capture 60 different strangers and your photographs of unknown Sims will be worth more.
  • Shutternut: Complete 5 different photo collections and taking pictures will be free of charge.

[edit] Photography Collections

There are several collections your sim can complete by taking a picture of each item in the collection. Certain levels will unlock some of the collections, but you can unlock them at any time by taking a picture from one of them.

Note: The In-Game Description is what the caption says when you hover over the item name in the Photography skills journal. The Tips given show items that are known to satisfy a particular photo. These are not necessarily exclusive; many more items may be used, these are just the ones that have been confirmed.

[edit] Architecture and Buildings

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
City Hall
A French Market
Town Theatre
General Hospital
Mausoleum
Sports Stadium
Academy
The Market
Chinese Garden
Nectary
Bookstore

[edit] Everyday Moments

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Child Being Carried
Pizza Delivery
Mail Carrier
Political Demonstration
A Group of Sims
Lovers at Night
Police Officer
Firefighter
Babysitter
A Sim in the area
Kid Playing with Toybox
Kid Playing with Oven
A Sim Cooking
Repairman on the Job
A Sim Gardening
Someone Painting
A Sim using the Computer
A Chessmatch
Remedy for a Hot day
Two's Company
Maid at Work
Four Sims Eating
A Sim Fishing
Photo of Photographer
Three's a Crowd

[edit] Home Sweet Home

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Outdoor Stuff Any two outdoor activity items
Furniture Two pieces of furniture
Kitchen Kitsch
Toys & Hobbies
A Nice Garden Three plants
Baby Stuff Any two baby items
Something Yummy
Home Decor
Cute Teddy Bear
A Toilet
Gadgets Galore Phone and video game system on a table
A Party! A couple of party objects
Bathroom Stuff

[edit] Still Life

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Candles
Television
Video Game System
A Couch
Objects
Box of Tissue Wish-You Tissues
Nectar and Food
Garden Decorations Shocking PInk Flamingo - 2nd Edition
Flowers Blossoming Sunflower Vase
Tombstone

[edit] Around Town

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Places in Town Any two places of interest
The Beach
The Park
The Bistro
Grocery Store
The Spa
Diner
Picnic
Bicycle
Car
Gym
School
Police Car

[edit] Family and Friends

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
My Friend
My Spouse
Two of My Friends
Housemate
Three of My Friends
Ghostly Family
My Child
Family Member
My Main Squeeze
My Gradnchild

[edit] Plants and Flowers

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Renoit Grape Vine
Apple Tree
Cherimola Blan Grape Vine
Lettuce Plant
Onion Plant
Tomato Plant
Cranerlet Nuala Grape Vine
Pomegranate Tree
Plum Tree
Avornalino Grape Vine
Meloire Grape Vine
Gralladina Fran Grape Vine
Watermelon Vine
A Life Plant
Flame Plant
A Lime Tree
Bell Pepper Plant
Potato Vine
Hydrangea
White Rose
Red Rose
Garlic Plant
Death Flower Bush
Sun Flower

[edit] Oh the Calamity!

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
One Sick Sim
Slap Fight
Soaked to the bone
Oh no! Snake!
The Repoman
A Social Worker
A Thief!
A Fight
A Singed Sim

[edit] Collectables

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
China Statue Set Green Dragon, Snake of Simhara, Wandering Tiger of Baroo Zodiac Animals
Luminorious Gem
Pink Diamond
Opan
White Diamond
Tiberium
Egyptian Statue Set Seth of the Desert, Statue of the Cobra, Horus of the Sky, Sultan of the Sphinx
Dangerous Creatures Statue Set Statue of Ammit, Statue of Anubis, Fudog, Fearless Gargoyle
Dropa Stone Set
Mercury Vial
Canopic Jar Set
Geode
Gold
Quartz
Space Rock
Copper
Mummitonium
Rainbow Gem
Magic Gnome
Topaz
Iron
Silver

[edit] Travel

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
A Pyramid
Shower in a Can
Pushable Statue
Snake Charmer
Relic
Pile of Ancient Coins
Pile of Rubble
Floor Trap
The Great Sphinx
Lovers in China
Treasure Chest
Giant Boulder The kind you have to destroy
Floor Switch
Lovers in France
Sarcophagus
Lovers in Egypt
Soulpeace Statue Found inside the Sphinx
Abu Simbel
Torch of Anubis
Dragon Cave

[edit] Paranormal

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Mummy Having a Snack
A Ghostly Problem
A Mummy
A Ghost
My Dead Enemy
Doubly Dead Take a picture of a ghost mummy
Death on Vacation
My Dead Spouse
Simply Death
A Serious Ghost Problem
Wandering Ghost
Too Many Ghosts
It's Haunted

[edit] Best in Class

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Limo
A Money Tree
Supercop
Omniplant
A Top Chef
Military Bigwig
Master Criminal
Superstar
Expensive Stereo
Nectar Rack
Luxury car
Chief Lifesaver
Diplomat Extraordinaire
Fancy Tent

[edit] Sims in Motion

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Honing Body and Mind
Refreshing Swim
Sims Dancing
Making Nectar
Playing Catch
Pushing Statue
Sims Sparring
Board Breaker
Get a Room!
Pleading to Sphinx
Running
Sim Making the Bed
Great Tunes
Dumpster Diving
Solo Dancer
Fighting Flab

[edit] Ambitions

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Sculpture Garden
A Makeover
Eccentric Collection
Fire in the Hole!
Top Brass
Getting a Tattoo
Big Air
Tools of the Trade
Bake Sale
A Fire Engine

[edit] Nightlife

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
A Celibity Sighting!
A Hotspot
A Mixologist
Dancing Fools!
Rocking Out
Skinnydipping
A Vampire
Food Truck
Bar Games
Cocktails

[edit] Generations

Photo Name In-Game Description Tips
Graduation
Party Sims
Caught!
Pillow Fight
For Science!
Backyard fun
Imaginary Friend
Sleepover Fun
Party Dancers
A Wedding
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