Feature: Behind The Lens - How New Pokémon Snap Made Me Miss My Dad

A personal essay on New Pokémon Snap shows how the game’s photography focus stirred memories of the author’s late father.

As they tracked Pokémon through places like Florio Nature Park and Founja Jungle, the game became a meditation on grief, confidence, and observation.

The piece links wildlife-style photography in the game to the author’s real-life relationship with their dad and an enduring love of seeing subjects differently.