# Sims 4 Photography Skill Cheat

Source: https://sims4skillcheats.com/photography-skill-cheat

Last updated: 2026-11-10

The Sims 4 Photography skill cheat is `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 5`. Select the Sim, open the cheat console with `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` (all four shoulder buttons on PlayStation and Xbox), type `testingcheats true`, then enter the line. Photography goes up to level 5. It is a base game skill.

## Photography cheat for every level

Change the last number to pick the level. Photography has 5 levels.

| Level | Cheat |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 1` |
| 2 | `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 2` |
| 3 | `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 3` |
| 4 | `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 4` |
| 5 (max) | `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 5` |

## How to max Photography step by step

- Load your save, go to Live mode and click the Sim you want to change.
- Open the console: `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`C` on PC and Mac, `L1`+`L2`+`R1`+`R2` on PlayStation, `LB`+`LT`+`RB`+`RT` on Xbox.
- Type `testingcheats true` and press Enter.
- Type `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 5` and press Enter.
- The Photography bar jumps to level 5. Close the console with `Esc`.

It is a base game skill, so every copy of The Sims 4 has it.

## Photography cheat not working?

- **Nothing happens:** type `testingcheats true` first. Type it again if you loaded a save or traveled.
- **Wrong Sim leveled up:** the cheat changes the selected Sim. Click the right portrait and repeat.
- **Spelling:** the skill code is `major_photography`, with no spaces. Codes are not case sensitive.
- **Console won't open:** another app may be using the shortcut. See the fixes on the [main skill cheats page](/).

Other base game skills:

- [Charisma](/charisma-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_charisma 10`
- [Comedy](/comedy-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_comedy 10`
- [Cooking](/cooking-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_homestylecooking 10`
- [Fishing](/fishing-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_fishing 10`
- [Fitness](/fitness-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level skill_fitness 10`
- [Gardening](/gardening-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_gardening 10`
- [Gourmet Cooking](/gourmet-cooking-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_gourmetcooking 10`
- [Guitar](/guitar-skill-cheat): `stats.set_skill_level major_guitar 10`

## FAQ

### What is the max Photography level in The Sims 4?

Photography goes up to level 5. The cheat for the top level is `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 5`.

### Do I need a pack for the Photography skill cheat?

No. Photography is in the base game.

### Does the Photography cheat work on PS5, PS4 and Xbox?

Yes. Hold all four shoulder buttons to open the console, type `testingcheats true`, then `stats.set_skill_level major_photography 5`. On consoles, cheats that need testingcheats turn off Achievements and Trophies for that save.