I get excited every time I go hunting for official photos of creators I follow, and with pokimane it’s honestly pretty straightforward once you know where to look. The first place I check is her verified social accounts — her Instagram and Twitter/X often have the clearest, officially posted appearance photos from events, panels, and red carpets. Her Twitch and YouTube channels also host behind-the-scenes footage and stills from streams and appearances; sometimes she’ll post high-res shots in community posts or video thumbnails that are clearly hers. Those places are my go-to because they come straight from her or her team, so authenticity isn’t in question.
If I’m looking for event press photos or red-carpet coverage, I shift to reputable photo agencies and event pages — think Getty-style press galleries and the official event organizers’ media pages (TwitchCon, award shows, esports orgs). Media outlets that covered the event will often have galleries that credit the photographer, which is handy if you need to confirm usage rights. I also use Google Images with the ‘Tools → Usage rights’ filter when I need images that might be reusable, and I always double-check that images from other sites trace back to a verified source. For anything I’d use publicly (blogs, YouTube thumbnails, etc.), I’ll contact her representation or the event’s press contact to clear permissions — it saves headaches. Bottom line: verified social posts and official press galleries first, then licensed photo services or direct permission. I love how accessible her content is, it makes collecting legit photos so much less of a scavenger hunt.