Kingdom Hearts 3 Moogle Photo Missions Locations

Kingdom Hearts 3 has 20 Moogle Photo Missions. This guide will show all Photo Mission Locations for the Moogle Shop. These are required to unlock new Synthesis blueprints.

Photo Missions are small side quests that are given to you by the Moogle Shop characters throughout the game, starting when you reach Twilight Town, with more becoming available as you progress through the story. There are 20 total missions, and each one requires you to take a photo with your Gummiphone of a specific thing throughout the game.  Completing each mission gives you an Armor or Accessory item, as well as the Synthesis recipe for that item, which you then have to make one of each in order to earn the Synthesist trophy or achievement.  No missions are missable, and all can be completed easily after the story.

Taking pictures can be somewhat finicky, and some subjects (such as the heartless enemies) you need to get fairly close to in order for the photo to count. You will know you have completed the requirement because there will be a red popup saying you have done so when you get the required picture.

Below each mission is listed out in the order displayed in the menu, along with the requirement, reward, approximately when it is made available, and an easy spot to take the picture. Note for the enemy locations there are other places to find them, these are just the ones that appeared closest to save points for easily moving to each spot.

For all Synthesis Blueprints and Materials, refer to this guide: Kingdom Hearts 3 Synthesis Items List.

Mission 1: I need oven mitts to handle that hothead, kupo.

“I need oven mitts to handle that hothead, kupo.”

Unlocks: Start of Twilight Town

Requirement: Photograph a Flame Core

Reward: Firefighter Rosette

Olympus – Thebes: Overlook – Head down the stairs on the left to the lower area, a large group of just Flame Cores will spawn.

Mission 2: That fiend keeps getting my pom-pom wet, Kupo!

“That fiend keeps getting my pom-pom wet, Kupo!”

Unlocks: Start of Twilight Town

Requirement: Photograph a Water Core

Reward: Umbrella Rosette

Kingdom of Corona – The Forest: Wildflower Clearing – Turn around and go west through the ravine area until you get to the Wetlands. Jump down to the lower area, there will be a group of Water Cores and Rock Cores that spawn.

Mission 3: Fluffy doesn’t always mean nice, kupo!

“Fluffy doesn’t always mean nice, kupo!”

Unlocks: End of Twilight Town

Requirement: Photograph a Chief Puff

Reward: Mask Rosette

Kingdom of Corona – The Forest: Hills – Follow the path forward from spawn then go north, a group of Heartless will spawn that will have multiple Chief Puffs in it.

Mission 4: I can’t get over those chiseled muscles, kupo.

“I can’t get over those chiseled muscles, kupo.”

Unlocks: End of Twilight Town

Requirement: Photograph Statue of Hercules in Olympus

Reward: Cosmic Ring

Olympus – Thebes: Agora – Right in front of you when you spawn in, the statue is surrounded by scaffolding.

Mission 5: Mechasmasher’s busting through the wall kupo!”

“Mechasmasher’s busting through the wall kupo!”

Unlocks: Start of Toy Box

Requirement: Photograph the big Beasts & Bugs wall display in Toy Box

Reward: Soldier’s Earring

Toy Box – Galaxy Toys: Rest Area – Head to the Action+ store on the north side of the map, then head over to the north-east corner of the store, you’ll see the display of a large red robot bursting out of the wall.

Mission 6: Who built that tower in the forest. Kupo?

“Who built that tower in the forest. Kupo?”

Unlocks: Start of Kingdom of Corona

Requirement: Photograph Rapunzel’s tower.

Reward: Mage’s Earring

Kingdom of Corona – The Forest: Tower – Move down the hill away from the save point and take a photo of the tower.

Mission 7: Wish I could ditch work and see the festival, kupo

“Wish I could ditch work and see the festival, kupo”

Unlocks: Halfway through Kingdom of Corona

Requirement: Photograph of the festival.

Reward: Moon Amulet

Kingdom of Corona – The Kingdom: Thoroughfare – Right from the save point you can take a picture of the streamers above that are hanging between the buildings.

Mission 8: It takes a hot fire to forge lightning bolts, kupo!

“It takes a hot fire to forge lightning bolts, kupo!”

Unlocks: Start of Monstropolis

Requirement: Photograph the fire in the secluded forge.

Reward: Fire Chain

Olympus – Realm of the Gods: Corridors – Head forward and go on the grind rail that’s curving to the right, then take a right turn at the end and jump off the end of the waterfall. You’ll land in the area called The Secluded Forge. Head down to the middle area and take a picture of the fire in the furnace just outside the map boundary.

Mission 9: King if the gods’ to some, ‘Dad’ to others, kupo.

“‘King if the gods’ to some, ‘Dad’ to others, kupo.”

Unlocks: Start of Monstropolis

Requirement: Photograph Zeus.

Reward: Thunder Chain

Olympus – Realm of the Gods: Apex –  Zeus is hanging out just up the stairs, in front of the large gates that originally lead to the area for the final boss your first time here.

Mission 10: I love watching the tram go by at twilight, kupo.

“I love watching the tram go by at twilight, kupo.”

Unlocks: Start of Monstropolis

Requirement: Photograph Twilight Town tram.

Reward: Draw Ring

Twilight Town – The Neighborhood: Tram Common – The Tram drives around this area in a loop, get in front of it and take a picture that includes the entire Tram.

Mission 11: Give that hard worker in yellow a raise, kypo!

“Give that hard worker in yellow a raise, kypo!”

Unlocks: End of Monstropolis

Requirement: Photograph a CDA agent.

Reward: Insulator Rosette

Monstropolis – The Power Plant: Tank Yard – Across the room from the save point, take a picture of the monster in the yellow rubber suit.

Mission 12: Somehow I doubt that palace has a fireplace, kupo

“Somehow I doubt that palace has a fireplace, kupo”

Unlocks: Start of Arendelle

Requirement: Photograph the Ice Palace.

Reward: Blizzard Chain

Arendelle – The North Mountain: Mountain Ridge – From the save point just look up and take a photo of the Ice Palace.

Mission 13: I think I saw a walking, talking snowman, kupo!

“I think I saw a walking, talking snowman, kupo!”

Unlocks: End of Arendelle

Requirement: Photograph Olaf.

Reward: Snowman Rosette

Arendelle – The North Mountain: Valley of Ice – Once you enter the area when returning to the world you’ll be tasked with finding Olaf’s pieces again (they’re in the same spots as the first time). After you’ve found them all again he will be reassembled and you can take his picture.  Alternatively, he’ll be up at the ice palace with the rest of the characters.

Mission 14: Wait, kupo… That green guy looks familiar, kupo!

“Wait, kupo… That green guy looks familiar, kupo!”

Unlocks: Start of The Caribbean

Requirement: Photograph the big green cactaur.

Reward: Fencer’s Earring

Toy Box – Galaxy Toys: Main Floor: 3F – Go through play place into the area with the blocks, photograph the green Cactuar you assembled during the story.

Mission 15: He helps keep the birds out of the fields, kupo.

“He helps keep the birds out of the fields, kupo.”

Unlocks: After you’ve completed Hundred Acre Woods

Requirement: Photograph Scarecrow in Rabbit’s Garden.

Reward: Slayer’s Earring

100 Acre Wood (through book at Twilight Town Bistro) – The Scarecrow is directly left of the massive pumpkin in Rabbit’s garden.

Mission 16: There it is, kupo. My lucky star, kupo!.

“There it is, kupo. My lucky star, kupo!.”

Unlocks: After you finish AR Training in San Fransokyo

Requirement: Photograph the evening star.

Reward: Star Charm

San Fransokyo – The City: North or South District: Night – It doesn’t matter which point you start at, as long as it’s night time. Climb up a nearby tall building and look west, you should see a small yellowish dot in the sky. Take a picture of the star to fulfill the requirement.

Mission 17: Those fish are swimming through the air, kupo.

“Those fish are swimming through the air, kupo.”

Unlocks: After you finish AR Training in San Fransokyo

Requirement: Photograph fish-shaped wind socks in broad daylight.

Reward: Aero Armlet

San Fransokyo – The City: North District: Day – Look directly above you from the save point, you can see a handful of the “wind socks” hanging in the air. Climb up a nearby building to get a photo of one of them.

Mission 18: Stay by the falls to beat the tropical heat, kupo!

“Stay by the falls to beat the tropical heat, kupo!”

Unlocks: Near end of The Caribbean

Requirement: Photograph waterfall in Port Royal.

Reward: Aqua Chaplet

The Caribbean – Port Royal: Fort – Take the southern path that immediately leads out of the Fort, proceed until you reach a bridge going over a river with a waterfall to the south of it. Take a picture of the waterfall from the bridge.

Mission 19: Show me a creepy, shadowy swarm, kupo!

“Show me a creepy, shadowy swarm, kupo!”

Unlocks: After completing San Fransokyo

Requirement: Photograph a Demon Tower.

Reward: Dark Chain

Monstropolis – The Power Plant: Tank Yard – This can only be done after you have unlocked the ability to challenge Battle Gates after beating the story. Head out the door to the outdoor area then slide the rail on the left. Once you come out to the new area you’ll see the blue battle gate in the middle of the circular room). This battle gate spawns a Demon Tower, and is as far as I’m aware this is the only place that you can find a Demon Tower after the point you can actually do this photo mission. Activate the portal to spawn the enemies and take a picture when you’re able to.  If you want to make it easier you can clear out the other small enemies first so that you only need to watch for the Demon Tower attacking you.

Mission 20: I moogle-salute all your fierce friends, kupo!

“I moogle-salute all your fierce friends, kupo!”

Unlocks: After completing San Fransokyo

Requirement: Photograph Sora’s teammates (12 total)

Reward: Petite Ribbon

This requires you to take a photo of all 12 teammates that you have in your party while going through the Disney worlds, plus one each of Donald and Goofy in any location. This doesn’t include any of the temporary teammates that you have during the final area, only the ones from the Disney worlds.

To make sure that the photo counts for the requirement it is best to take the photo while not in combat. Pull up your camera and wait for the character acknowledge that you’re pointing the camera at them, then take it while they’re doing their pose or animation.

All required teammates and locations are listed as follows:

• Donald and Goofy (Any Location)
• Hercules (Olympus)
• Woody and Buzz (Toy Box)
• Flynn and Rapunzel (Kingdom of Corona)
• Mike and Sully (Monstropolis)
• Marshmallow (Arendelle)
• Jack Sparrow (The Caribbean)
• Baymax (San Fransokyo)

 

That’s all 20 Moogle Photo Missions in Kingdom Hearts III. Now you can synthesize the blueprints you earned which is needed for the Synthesist trophy and achievement. For all other Synthesis Blueprints check out the Kingdom Hearts 3 Synthesis Items List.

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