Based on the concept of the well-known TV show, teams face off at various city locations and tourist sites to create and shoot the best possible camera shots by capturing a unique image. Teams use their own creativity, intuition and skills with the aim to produce the perfect photograph based on the brief which is then presented on-site to our expert judge, who will assess the photograph and award points based on the criteria set.
- To improve communication within the team
- To practice planning and organisation
- To consider leadership skills
- To focus on team synergy and individual roles
- To get to know each other and have a fun and enjoyable time
- To manage time and complete team challenges together.
In Photo Face Off, teams are brought to various culturally rich locations and receive a brief with instructions on the image they need to create based on certain objective like capture colors, emotions and people. They are given time to explore, study the location and to plan how best to incorporate the elements into their photo. They then need to take their photo incorporating the elements of the instruction, combined with their photography skills and present to the judges within a set time limit back at the finish location.
There’s three types of photo challenges available: regular photo challenges, floating challenges with a picture of the team anywhere and team intersection co-operation shots with taking a picture with another team.
Below are two example challenges in Bangkok, Thailand as provided to the teams during the activity.
1. The Bangkok flower market near the river is a bustling busy working market where sellers and buyers come together to purchase the flowers needed all over the city, for hotels, shops, temples, parks and private homes. Teams must take a picture emphasising the range of colours, textures and shapes to be found here, and capture the vibrancy and pace of this working market in an exciting and eventful way depicting the movement of people, the goods on sale and the exotic nature of the venue.
2. The Erawan shrine is a small but famous and iconic piece of Buddhist culture located on one of the busiest and most chaotic roads in the capital. From the sounds and sites of birds twittering in their cages to the colours and scents of the Buddhist offerings, this shrine mixes locals engaged in peaceful offerings with a multitude of things happening in a very small area. Teams must catch of the spirit of Buddhism, the hustle and bustle of a city shrine and the feeling of a small oasis in the centre of a bustling metropolis.
Picture This locations often change depending on the location and duration of the event. They always include major attractions and sights such as temples, waterfalls market and monuments as well also local sites of myth and legend which will provide a real insight into your chosen location.
Points are scored for locating the sites, completing the challenges, time-keeping, and photographic interpretation of the challenges along with the team’s visual presentation which all form part of the scoring criteria to decide the winning team.
Insurance and instructor supervision at all times is an important safety factor, and in the event of an emergency of team member withdrawal, transport and medical backup will be standing by.
Our expert judge will assess each picture at each location based on a variety of criteria and award points based on the following categories:
A. Quality; lighting, focus, depth of field, blur
B. Composition; framing, colour, movement
C. Artistic interpretation; brief notes, overall impression
The lead facilitator keeps a running total and at the end of the event calculates the final scores, before announcing and awarding the winning team. The winning team will be presented a prize.
The half day program is up to 4 hours and includes 3-4 photographic challenge locations and the full day up to 8 hours and includes up to 6 locations.
Transportation will vary depending on your package.
Choose from comfortable air conditioned minivans, local Songthew trucks and off-road 4 by 4 vehicles for your event.
As an added challenge, base the event on using public transport such as long-tail boats, local Taxis, and converted pickup trucks which will further test team’s ability to plan, cooperate, communicate and bargain with a budget provided for each team.
- Market Barter – Thai Shopping game
- Lunch or dinner in a local restaurant
- T-shirts with your logo
- Banners / Flags / Caps Gifts for all participants
- Photographer or Videographer
- Conference room rental and AV set up
09.00 am – Event brief by lead facilitator
09.15 am – Teams travel to first location
09.45 am – First photo challenge
10.15 am – Travel to second location
10.30 am – Second photo challenge
11.00 am – Teams travel to third location
11.15 am – Third photo challenge
11.45 am – Teams travel to fourth location
12.00 pm – Fourth photo challenge
12.30 pm – Return transfer to debrief location
12.45 pm – Event de-brief, awarding ceremony and group photo
01.00 pm – End of the program
Max People
Hours
Challenges
People per Team
Below are three options for the Photo Face Off with different inclusions and rates all tailored to best match your budget and requirements. The Bronze option is a fixed program with few inclusions but the Silver and Gold packages include extra benefits and allow selection of some or all challenges. On the pricing page we offer further optional extras. The full day activity will have up to double the number of challenges.
All options include
One Western lead event facilitator
Ice-breaking activities
One bottle of water per person, first aid kits, rain coats
BRONZE
4 Challenge Locations
One iPad with photo editing app per team
One facilitator per 40 pax
*By foot and no facilitators with teams
SILVER
4 Challenge Locations
One iPad with photo editing app per team
One facilitator per 20 pax
Bronze inclusions+
+Transportation or budget for transport
+Professional Photographer to compete against
+Prizes for winning team (local handicraft or medals)
+Free photos taken by facilitator
+Pre-event meeting
GOLD
4 Challenge Locations
iPhone cameras for better quality pictures and uploading
One facilitator per 20 pax
Silver inclusions+
+One themed location with models in photo shots
+One video challenge instead of photo
+Additional camera equipment – Tripods, Reflectors, Flash lights
+Trophy for winning team
+Colored headbands to use
