Photo Challenges

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Teams compete to capture creative photos based on prompts, judged on creativity, humor, and execution.

Photo Challenges leverages smartphone cameras for creative team building. Teams receive a list of photo prompts and must capture images that fulfill each prompt within a time limit. Prompts can be literal ("team jumping in the air"), creative ("represent your company values"), or abstract ("capture teamwork in one image"). Teams present their photos, explaining creative choices. This activity encourages creativity, collaboration, gets teams moving, and produces lasting visual memories. Perfect for teams of all ages who carry smartphones.

30-60 min8-50 peopleindoor

FunActiveLarge Groups

Creative ThinkingEnergizers

Objective

Encourage creativity, collaboration, and active exploration through photography.

Materials Needed

Smartphones with cameras
Photo prompt list
Photo sharing method
Judging criteria rubric

How to Play

1

Prepare Challenge List

15 min

Create 10-15 photo prompts mixing: creative, funny, team-focused, and location-specific challenges.

2

Form Teams and Explain

5 min

Create teams of 3-5. Share the prompt list and time limit (20-30 mins). Explain submission process.

3

Photo Taking Time

30 min

Teams explore space, brainstorm creative interpretations, and capture photos. Encourage creativity over perfection!

4

Compile and Present

20 min

Teams submit photos. Each team presents their favorites (1-2 mins), explaining their creative choices.

5

Vote and Celebrate

5 min

Vote on categories: Most Creative, Funniest, Best Interpretation. Display all photos afterward.

Pro Tips

safetyImportant

Set boundaries for photo taking - no dangerous locations, respect private spaces.

Variations

Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.

Remote Photo Challenge

Virtual teams capture photos from their home environment based on prompts.

Stop-Motion Challenge

Teams create short stop-motion videos instead of single photos.

Changes:

Duration45-90 min

Difficultyhard

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