There are plenty of hidden collectibles to find in Life is Strange. These optional photo opportunities are scattered about each episode, with some requiring Max to make specific decisions, or the chance to take the picture won't appear.
There are 10 Photo collectibles to get in Life is Strange, Episode 3: Chaos Theory. Don't worry if some were missed, as any episode can be repeated from the main menu in "Collectible Mode" to search for missed photo opportunities without affecting previous player choices. Each picture will pop its own Trophy/Achievement, and once all ten have been found, the "Camera Eye" Trophy/Achievement will also unlock.
All Optional Photo Collectible Locations in Episode 3 of Life is Strange
Optional Photo Opportunity 1 - Action Figure (Victoria's Dorm Room)
Max must first discover that Victoria is not in her dorm room to get the first optional photo opportunity in Episode 3 of Life is Strange, in order to unlock the "Parallax" Trophy/Achievement. To do this, either enter the showers to speak with Taylor, or talk to Dana in her room. Make sure to be sympathetic to both of them, or they won't tell Max about Victoria.
After talking to one of them, go to the glowing action figure located left of Victoria's laptop to take a photo. If Max can't take the picture, look in the trash can by the laptop and read the text of the action figure's box.
Optional Photo Opportunity 2 - Squirrel (Outside Girls' Dormitory)
After leaving the dormitory, head past the steps where Max decided to make fun of Victoria or comfort her and turn right. Head toward lights in the distance and stop beside the squirrel and fireflies. Next, rewind time as far back as possible. Max will now be able to take a picture of the squirrel and unlock the "Lenscrafted" Trophy/Achievement.
Players might remember Max taking a similar picture of a squirrel while looking for the collectible photo opportunities in Episode 1 of Life is Strange, and Episode 2.
Optional Photo Opportunity 3 - Fish Tank (Science Classroom)
Once Max is in Blackwell Academy at night with Chloe, head to the same science classroom players took an optional photo of Warren in Episode 2 of Life is Strange. Go to the fish tank at the opposite side to the entrance, and turn its light on. Max can now take a photo to pop "The Reflex" Trophy/Achievement.
Optional Photo Opportunity 4 - Skeleton (Science Classroom)
After snapping a picture of the fish tank, head to the back of the science classroom to locate a Skeleton with a cigarette in its mouth. Get close enough to show to prompt allowing Max to take a photo and unlock the "Histogrammar" Trophy/Achievement.
Optional Photo Opportunity 5 - Chloe (Principal's Office)
Once Max and Chloe get inside principal Wells' office, Chloe will sit in his seat by the computer. Get close to her in order to get the "Photo" prompt to appear. Taking a picture of Chloe will pop the "Bokeh" Trophy/Achievement. After collecting evidence, players must make an important choice in Life is Strange regarding Chloe's debt with Frank.
Optional Photo Opportunity 6 - Mirror (Chloe's House)
Players need to wait until Max has changed into Rachel's clothes in order to get this optional photo opportunity. This same outfit can be seen in Life is Strange: Before the Storm when Rachel wears it at Chloe's. Once Max is changed, leave Chloe's room and go into the bathroom opposite. Look at the mirror and take a picture to unlock the "Pinholed" Trophy/Achievement.
Optional Photo Opportunity 7 - Bird (Chloe's Garden)
This optional photo will take a bit of work to unlock. If players mess up at any point, they can restart the checkpoint from the pause menu and try again. First, talk to Joyce, who will have different dialogue, depending on if players decided to blame Chloe or take the blame during Episode 1 of Life is Strange. Next, head to the tall cabinet next to the door that leads to the garage. Press the "Scare" prompt to shoo the bird to the fireplace.
Scare the bird at the fireplace again, and as long as the window is open, it will go outside. Go out into the garden and walk to the fence opposite. Players can now take an optional photo of the bird to get the "RAW Strength" Trophy/Achievement.
Optional Photo Opportunity 8 - Red Truck (Outside Two Whales Diner)
When Max and Chloe get to the Diner, Max will be able to explore the area before heading inside. Talk to the trucker by the right-hand entrance to the diner and speak to him about Rachel Amber. If Max tries to take a picture of his truck after this, the trucker will shout at her.
Players must rewind time, and then talk to the trucker with the new prompt about his vehicle. An optional photo can now be taken of the truck to unlock the "Viewfinder" Trophy/Achievement.
Optional Photo Opportunity 9 - Dead Bird and Ants (Outside Two Whales Diner)
After speaking with the trucker, go into the alleyway near him. There is a dead bird surrounded by ants on the left-hand side of the alley, near the wall of the diner. Max needs to be very close to get the "Photo" prompt. Once the picture is taken, players will get the "Optician" Trophy/Achievement.
Once inside the diner, Frank will act differently toward Max, depending on if she decided to shoot Frank or not during Episode 2 of Life is Strange.
Optional Photo Opportunity 10 - Chloe and Her Dad (Flashback to Chloe's House)
Players must take a photo of Chloe and her dad during Max's flashback to unlock the "Flash!" and "Camera Eye" Trophies/Achievements. Pick up the camera to Chloe's left, and Max will automatically take the picture. After this scene has played out, Max's story in Life is Strange will change in a big way, but there will still be optional photo opportunities to take while playing Episode 4.
Finding the ten photo opportunities in every episode of Life is Strange will lead to a very easy Platinum Trophy, or full Gamerscore, as they are the only optional unlockables in the game.
Life is Strange: Remastered Collection is out now for PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia, with a Switch version releasing later in 2022.
