Finding all 10 Optional Photo locations and picking them up will help unlock the following Achievements / Trophies:
* “Macro Eyes” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #1 in Episode 1.
* “Wide Angles” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #2 in Episode 1.
* “Telephotogenic” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #3 in Episode 1.
* “Close-Ups” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #4 in Episode 1.
* “Red Eye” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #5 in Episode 1.
* “Focused” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #6 in Episode 1.
* “Zoomed In” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #7 in Episode 1.
* “Focal Pointed” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #8 in Episode 1.
* “Maximum Aperture” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #9 in Episode 1.
* “Light Leak” (10 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take optional photo #10 in Episode 1.
* “Visionary” (45 Gamerscore / Bronze Trophy) — Take all optional photos in Episode 1.
Life is Strange Optional Photos
How to find missing Optional Photos?: There are a total of 10 Optional Photos that you will need to find in Episode 1: Chrysalis. You can go to the “Play Episodes” menu and select specific parts of the Episode in order to find the missing optional photos. There is also a counter on this screen to help you figure it out.
Here’s a picture showing all the extra photo locations in Episode 1. Click to enlarge:
Does the game save each Optional Photos you collect?: Yes, the game will automatically save the Optional Photos you just collected, so you don’t have to play to the end of the chapter. After taking each photograph you can safely quit the section you’re in without losing collectibles progress.
Where to find all Optional Photos in Life is Strange? The in-game collectibles locations for the Optional Photos are described in this detailed video guide with handy voice-over tips by Maka.
The Optional Photos are listed in the video in the order that they appear chronologically.
Timeline in minutes for the Optional Photos Locations Guide:
• [0:17] – Optional Photo Location #1
• [0:39] – Optional Photo Location #2
• [1:04] – Optional Photo Location #3
• [2:06] – Optional Photo Location #4
• [2:36] – Optional Photo Location #5
• [3:00] – Optional Photo Location #6
• [3:42] – Optional Photo Location #7
• [4:26] – Optional Photo Location #8
• [5:15] – Optional Photo Location #9