Today, Niantic announced that it has released a new event for Pokémon Go trainers, which will focus on photography. The #GOsnapshot challenge will take place from April 15 to May 22, and will center on three different challenges that will allow players to unleash their creativity and win some pretty cool prizes.
From the official blog post:
We have been so impressed by your photography skills using the new GO Snapshot feature while on adventures in the real world with your favorite Pokémon. Since the launch of GO Snapshot, Trainers around the world have been creating works of art!
Now, it’s time to put those photography skills to the test! We are excited to announce the #GOsnapshot Challenge, where you can truly showcase your eye for creativity. Trainers are invited to participate in the three unique challenges of the contest, each with a specific focus and task for taking photos with your Pokémon.
- Adventure #1: Buddy Challenge – April 15, 2019, to April 24, 2019 – This challenge will focus on photos that highlight the connection between Trainers and their Buddy Pokémon.
- Adventure #2: Habitat Challenge – April 29, 2019, to May 8, 2019 – For the Habitat Challenge, Trainers must take the best photos of Pokémon in their natural habitat.
- Adventure #3: Go Create Challenge – May 13, 2019, to May 22, 2019 – In the Go Create Challenge, Trainers must show how innovative they can get with GO Snapshot.
Winners of each challenge will earn the following rewards:
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Each runner-up will win a special PokéStop featuring their winning photo that will remain no less than three months!
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The grand-prize winner for each challenge will receive this special PokéStop and be whisked away with travel and tickets to a 2019 Pokémon GO Fest of their choice!
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