Photo Shoot is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto IV, picked up in Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin for Playboy X. The objective: marlon Bridges. This GTA 4 Photo Shoot walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin.
- Given by: Playboy X.
- Objective: Marlon Bridges.
- Reward: $6,750 and Whiz Cellphone.
- Unlocks: The Holland Play (if Undress to Kill is completed first), Wrong is Right (if The Snow Storm is completed first), Hostile Negotiation (if Have a Heart is completed first ) and Ransom (if I’ll Take Her and Late Checkout are completed first).
- Unlocked by: Deconstruction for Beginners.
GTA 4 Photo Shoot walkthrough
- Go to the basketball courts on Exeter Avenue.
- Take a picture of the gang members and send it to Playboy. Don’t get too close.
- Take down Marlon.
How GTA 4 Photo Shoot fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Marlon gets away.
- Marlon alerted.
- Marlon dies before picture is taken.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 4 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or NPC the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Liberty City? See all GTA 4 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 4 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 4 Photo Shoot?
Pick it up in Playboy X’s Penthouse, Northwood, Algonquin for Playboy X.
What do you get for completing GTA 4 Photo Shoot?
$6,750 and Whiz Cellphone.
What fails GTA 4 Photo Shoot?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Marlon gets away; Marlon alerted; Marlon dies before picture is taken.
What does GTA 4 Photo Shoot unlock?
The Holland Play (if Undress to Kill is completed first), Wrong is Right (if The Snow Storm is completed first), Hostile Negotiation (if Have a Heart is completed first ) and Ransom (if I’ll Take Her and Late Checkout are completed first).
Which version of GTA 4 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 releases of GTA IV, aside from minor control differences.



