Life Is Strange: Double Exposure: All Polaroid Locations Revealed

As a seasoned detective and connoisseur of narrative-driven games, I must say that this walkthrough for “Life is Strange: Before the Storm” has truly taken me on a rollercoaster ride through the emotional labyrinth that is Chloe Price’s life. From the intricate details of each scene to the subtle nuances in character development, it’s clear that the creators have put their hearts and souls into crafting this gripping tale.

Despite the somber backdrop of despair and high-stakes detective work, Life is Strange: Double Exposure provides players with opportunities to savor tranquil, peaceful instances amidst the chaos.

Similar to other games in the Life is Strange series, Double Exposure offers peaceful intervals when the narrative pauses, allowing you to delve deeper into each chapter. In these tranquil periods, you may come across Polaroid photos hidden throughout the chapter.

As you gather the Polaroids, you’ll notice faint reverberations of a moment Max seems unaware he captured, suggesting they originate from an alternate dimension. The Polaroid snapshots are strategically placed within each chapter, tucked away in locations that require detours to find them.

Adding these Polaroids to your collection is as simple as picking them up. You can find your entire collection, along with Max’s Journal and Phone, by navigating to the same menu.

Instead of relying on hints from the Collections tab for the Polaroid locations, this guide offers you a direct solution by providing the precise spots where they can be found.

Quick Links

  • Chapter 1: Still Life
  • Chapter 2: Penumbra
  • Chapter 3: Spin
  • Chapter 4: Diptych
  • Chapter 5: Decoherence

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Chapter 1: Still Life

There are only three Polaroids in this chapter, and they are relatively easy to find.

Finding all the photos rewards you with the “A Trick of the Light” achievement or trophy.

In this game, although it’s not directly mentioned, you have the option to advance quickly by pressing the ‘Skip’ button (which is R1 on PlayStation 5). However, regardless of your selections, they won’t impact the game if you opt for “Explore Scene.

Polaroid Scene Location
Reggie and Diamond at the Snapping Turtle A Drink To Remember On a bar table next to the back door of the Snapping Turtle. This polaroid is available when you’re looking for things Amanda is interested in.
Snowman Things Are Looking Up This one is a little easier to miss. Outside the Observatory building, on the sidewalk by the fountain statue. Avoid proceeding to take a photo of the owl by veering left. The polaroid is there on the ground.
Torn Nebb Plushie Upstairs, Downcast In Hellerton House, on the table by the telescope.

Chapter 2: Penumbra

In this chapter, there are a grand total of five Polaroid snapshots to find. Gathering each one will earn you the “Advancement Unlocked” or “Progress Achieved” reward.

By this point, Max has realized that she took those photos, but she doesn’t remember them.

In another time or universe, it’s likely that a different ‘Max’ is responsible for taking them, and those Polaroids somehow found their way into this reality of hers.

Polaroid Scene Date World Location
Krampus Gift Table for Three December 6th Dead World On the table below the Snapping Turtle mural, where Reggie and Diamond were sitting the previous night.
The Great Snowball War By the Horns December 6th Living World On one of the picnic tables in the Pergola on the North Quad.
Gwen’s Tires Leaving Nothing Overlooked December 6th Living World On the first bench when you arrive at the Overlook. You’ll find this when you head up to the Overlook to investigate what Reggie said he saw.
Bitter and Sweet Avoiding Detection December 6th Dead World On Carla’s desk in Moses’s office, directly opposite Moses’s.
Horror Movie Night Photo Finished December 6th Dead World On top of the CD player by the backdoor of the Hellerton House, before you find Moses in the darkroom.

Chapter 3: Spin

This chapter has five Polaroids, three of which are in the same scene.

In that particular sequence, the Polaroids appear. To collect them all, make sure to progress through the story associated with that scene.

Finding all photos gives you the “Selfie Care” achievement/trophy.

Polaroid Scene Date World Location
Release the Kra-Can Re: Verses December 7th Dead World In the FAB Cafe on one of the tall tables by the starry painting. Right across from the cafe counter.
Sebastian the Hedgehog Re: Verses December 7th Dead World In the Admin building, on the coffee table in Yasmin’s office lobby where Vinh works.
Lucas’ Office… Re: Verses December 7th Dead World Lucas’s office in the FAB, on the bookshelf next to the golden typewriter.
Acid Pink Concert Nobody Wants to Drink Alone December 7th Living World On a recycled barrel table in the Snapping Turtle by Diamond’s movie poster and a giraffe painting. This is in the section with the fireplace.
Don’t Drink and Dive Heartbreaking & Entering December 7th Dead World Hellerton House, back corner of Max’s living room on a round end table, near the big potted plant.

Chapter 4: Diptych

In this chapter, you’ll find four pictures. Two of these images capture the same moment or setting. Similar to Chapter 3, you’ll need to progress through the chapter sequentially to encounter the photos as they appear.

Finding all photos gives you the “Picture Taking” achievement/trophy.

Polaroid Scene Date World Location
Johnny Cakes I Thought I Was the Only One December 8th Dead World Hellerton House, on the workbench in Max’s living room, which has a large stash of Max’s photography projects on it.
Krampus on Campus No Party Like a Krampus Party December 8th Dead World The Snapping Turtle, in the corner booth. It’s near the stage, where Vinh would be in the Living World.
Veggie No Party Like a Krampus Party December 8th Living World The Snapping Turtle, on one of the green chairs on the back patio, near where Lucas and “Loretta” are talking. Said green chair is in a row with a yellow and blue chair.
What the f*ck??? Scatterbrained December 8th Living World North Quad, on the left picnic table in the Pergola while looking for Safi.

Chapter 5: Decoherence

As the two realities begin to intertwine, we find ourselves in a state of utter chaos and confusion.

Max has to go through her past and help others in Caledon process just what Safi is causing.

Thankfully, the Polaroids in this chapter aren’t hard to find, as most are in plain sight.

Finding all photos gives you the “View Finding” achievement/trophy.

Polaroid Scene Date World Location
Hoo? Under Observation December 8th ??? World Observatory roof, on the railing by the ashtray and Safi’s candy.
Party w/ the new Bff!!! Quit Stalling December 8th ??? World Blackwell bathroom, on the wall next to the graffiti that says “I hate Victoria Chase!!!”.
Tell me about your telescope Razing the Bar December 8th ??? World The Snapping Turtle, on a long table in front of the stage. Make sure the “??? World” you’re shifting into has a bright blue and red glow.

After gathering all the photographs, you’ll receive the “Archival Footage” award or badge. Kudos! You’re edging ever closer to winning the Platinum trophy!

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2024-12-05 15:39