Welcome to the Forza Horizon 5 Photo Guide!
In this blog, you will find our photo tips and tricks that we use every day to capture stunning images in Forza Horizon 5. Location, exposure, sunlight, car color, effects, and much more are all essential aspects when taking a great photo.
In this guide, we focus on achieving realistic photos. While there are some "rules" to photography, we encourage you to experiment with the tips outlined here and modify them to develop your own style.
Location is Key
Good locations for photography include the temple in the jungle of Ek' Balam or the Copper Canyon, which disappears into dense fog in the morning.
We recommend the morning or evening hours for most photography scenes. If you want to capture a photo of clear skies during midday sun, avoid bright and open environments like the desert. Instead, the city of Guanajuato with its lively streets and beautiful architecture provides excellent lighting conditions.
Exposure is important
Exposure is the most crucial element to consider when it comes to night photography. Find a location that has a light source. The Horizon Street Scene Festival Outpost is a great place to practice.
Pay attention to shadows and colors
Sometimes, shadows can distract from the car itself. If the car in your image has a paint job, you should avoid places that cast a lot of shadows. One solution for this is the excellent "photo studios" created by the EventLab community.
Capturing a brightly colored car in a well-lit environment can result in an overexposed image. For example, use a light color on your car at night. Silver, for instance, reflects the neon colors of the Horizon Street Scene Festival Outpost onto the car's paint.
Adjust settings
By adjusting the settings you use in photo mode, you can develop your own style and flair for each photo, completely transforming the look of a scene!
Change the zoom level to capture the finished look of a car in your photos. For a more realistic style, try a zoom of x1.7.
Aperture determines the depth of field in an image. The higher you set it, the shorter the depth of field, as the background becomes blurred.
Action shots
If you want to capture an action shot, adjusting the shutter speed is a must.
Exposure setting
We have already emphasized the importance of exposure. In addition to your location, time of day, and weather choices, which greatly influence the lighting of your image, it is even more important to adjust the specific exposure setting in photo mode.
Recommended photo settings
- Shutter Speed: 15
- Zoom: 1.7x
- Focus: 0
- Exposure: 50
- Aperture: 9
You can save these settings and use them anytime through the "Manage Presets" button in the effects mode.
Final words
We hope this blog will help you capture some incredible Forza Horizon 5 photos! What makes the perfect photo? That's up to you to show us! Share your favorite images on social media and don't forget to add the hashtag #ForzaShare.
So what are you waiting for? Go into photo mode today and make use of these tips and tricks! Your Forza Horizon 5 adventure awaits!
