Horizon Zero Dawn

How to Use Photo Mode

How to Use Photo Mode
This is a guide to using Photo Mode in Horizon Zero Dawn. Read on to learn how to enter Photo Mode, and the different settings you can use with it.

How to Use Photo Mode

1
Open the Options menu and select Photo Mode.
2
Customize the Settings in Photo Mode to your liking.
3
Make sure to adjust the camera angle to your preference. Once ready to take a photo, select Hide UI.
4
You can either Hold the Share button to take a photo, or press it once then select save screenshot in the menu that appears.

Photo Mode Settings

There are various filters and settings to choose from in Horizon Zero Dawn's Photo Mode that allow you to turn an ordinary game scene into a work of your personal design. The following are ones you'll find yourself using the most.

Hide Player

HZD Hide Aloy
If you just want to take a photo of the game's vistas or even one of the machines that roam the world, you can toggle this setting to hide Aloy from the photo.

Facial Expression and Body Pose

HZD Poses and Expressions
You can play around with the numerous expressions and poses for Aloy if you want to set the mood of a photo, or if you just want to see Aloy look wacky.

Depth of Field

HZD Depth of Field
This allows you to maintain focus on a focal point of the photo.

Colorize

HZD Colorize
This sets different color filters for your photo, such as Black and White, and Sepia.

Time of Day

HZD Time of Day
This sets the time the photo will be set in, so if you spot a scene that would look better at night, you can scroll all the way to your preferred time.

Border

HZD Border
This lets you add a border to a photo if you think it would look better when cropped differently.

Vignette

HZD Vignette
This adds film grain to your photo.

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