Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Mode Explained

Not sure how to take a picture in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? The next pokemon game has finally arrived, featuring a vast open-world environment set in the region of Paldea, never-before-visited in Pokemon games. Such a game rich with exciting locations is perfect to test your photography skills. In this guide, we explain everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Mode, including all controls, how to use it, take a selfie, and more.

How to Take a Picture in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Before we jump to some potential problems, let’s first see what are the basic controls in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Mode. You can also find them inside the game if you ever forget them.

• To start up the camera app, press the Down Button.
• Move the camera with your arrows to get the perfect frame.
• To take a selfie, press the Y Button in order to flip the camera.
• To change filters, press the Left or the Right Button.

Now, what has many players confused is that they don’t actually know which button they need to press in order to take a picture in the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Mode. This is not explicitly stated in the instructions. Well, if you check out the small icon near a camera icon in the photo mode, you’ll know. That icon represents your Capture Button. It is the lowest button on your left Jon-Con. A square-shaped button with a circle in it. Whenever you want to take a picture, just press that button in Photo Mode. So there you have it that’s how to take a picture in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Photo Mode. If you still have any questions, ask us in the comments section!