diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
index 9ca26eaa096..af881eb0381 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/photography.dm
@@ -75,6 +75,8 @@
 
 	new /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/ash(get_turf(src))
 	qdel(src)
+	if(user.s_active)
+		user.s_active.show_to(user)
 
 /obj/item/photo/examine(mob/user)
 	. = ..()