diff --git a/docs/guide/gridfs.rst b/docs/guide/gridfs.rst
index 596585de..68e7a6d2 100644
--- a/docs/guide/gridfs.rst
+++ b/docs/guide/gridfs.rst
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ slightly different manner.  First, a new file must be created by calling the
     marmot.photo.write('some_more_image_data')
     marmot.photo.close()
 
-    marmot.photo.save()
+    marmot.save()
 
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