Energize Your Team with a Smartphone Photography Challenge

Old Contests Don’t Work for Hybrid Teams

Traditional team-building exercises often fall flat for remote or hybrid teams. Meetings can feel endless, and employees might joke, “This could have been an email.” That’s why innovative, hands-on activities that work online are crucial. A smartphone photography challenge is perfect for engaging employees wherever they are.

Snap, Share, Connect

Encourage team members to grab their smartphones and capture images based on a theme. Whether it’s something from their home workspace or a creative interpretation of office life, each photo becomes a conversation starter. Sharing these moments helps colleagues connect beyond tasks, building empathy and trust.

Creativity Meets Collaboration

Take it up a notch by forming small teams or pairing colleagues for themed photo projects. This collaborative approach sparks teamwork, problem-solving, and creative thinking, while still being fun and low-pressure. Employees get to experiment, learn from each other, and see the value of working together in a playful way.

Learning Through Hands-On Practice

Even short editing exercises during the challenge teach participants how to frame shots, play with light, and enhance images on their smartphones. This shared learning experience strengthens engagement while giving everyone a sense of accomplishment.

Boost Morale and Celebrate Diversity

Photography is more than a skill — it’s a mood booster. Capturing and sharing colorful, interesting, or funny moments brings joy and breaks up the routine. Plus, seeing different perspectives through teammates’ eyes celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment.

Lasting Memories and Team Identity

At the end of the challenge, the images become a record of the shared experience. They’re not just photos. They’re reminders of collaboration, creativity, and the fun moments your team shared.

Make It Work for Your Team

A mobile photography workshop can be done in an hour, online or in person. Themes can be playful, seasonal, or tied to company culture. This activity is ideal for HR managers, employee engagement professionals, and team leaders who want something fresh, interactive, and meaningful.

Virtual workshops by ‘Smartphones Are Not For Calling’ combine hands-on learning with creative challenges that energize teams, build connection, and make work a little more fun. Discover more here.