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Storybook:

Make your own photo-based storybook with photos you take yourself. Add text, or not.

Theme:

Spend a day taking photos of a particular theme (e.g., doors, colours, reflections) and share your best shots, with or without commentary.

Game:

Take a bird's eye photo of a location and create a game board with it.

Blurred:

Photograph a subject that is intentionally out of focus or blurred. Augment one small part of it using an image editor or physical art supplies.

Unnoticed:

Capture something you wouldn't normally notice, like manhole covers, plaques, or drain pipes.

Alphabet:

Go for a walk and photograph things that aren't the alphabet but look like letters (and numbers).

Film:

Use old photographs to create a stop-motion film.

Pleasure:

Use your phone to capture at least one thing each day that pleases you in some fashion.

Surreal:

Using photographs of your own (or found), create a surreal scene of some kind.

Work:

Take a photo a day on your way to work. Think of something to do with them at the end of the week or month (or other time period).

Read:

Take a photograph of your favourite place to read.

Portrait:

Take a formal portrait shot of your favourite inanimate object as if you were photographing a person.

Time:

What are your favourite wastes of time? Waste some time on one, or three.

These used to be separated out into multiple 30-day photo challenges, but I think it serves better if folks can pick the prompts that will work for them on any given day.

  • Feathers or birds.
  • A moment of humour
  • A piece of jewellery or accessory that holds sentimental value.
  • Take a photo of a seasonal change - leaves falling, snow melting, budding leaves.
  • A reflection in a unusual surface - a puddle, window glass.
  • A handmade item.
  • A childhood toy or keepsake.
  • A natural phenomenon, like rain or sun dog.
  • Something contemplative.
  • A vintage item.
  • An interesting texture - peeling paint, rusty metal, frost.
  • Something that evokes a sense of calm
  • A bike or motorcycle.
  • A moment of human connection.
  • Natural light - sunbeam, moonlight.
  • A musical performance.
  • A water feature or natural water.
  • A physical activity.
  • Interesting architecture.
  • Photograph something at night.
  • A moment of excitement.
  • A market, inside or out.
  • Something tech-related.
  • A natural pattern - spider web, branch structure.
  • Something work-related.
  • Your favourite thing.
  • The last thing you see before you go to bed at night.
  • Your TBR pile
  • Something creative.
  • A moment of peace and serenity.
  • Urban landscape at night
  • Close-up of tree bark
  • Reflections in a puddle
  • Vintage objects and textures
  • Cloud formations
  • Staircase patterns
  • Abandoned buildings
  • Silhouettes of trees
  • Seashells on the beach
  • Rainy city streets
  • Animal portraits
  • Minimalist interior spaces
  • High-contrast street photography
  • Macro photography of flowers
  • Old cars and vehicles
  • Moody landscapes
  • Architectural details
  • Geometric patterns in nature
  • Smoke, fire, or fog
  • Urban geometry
  • High-contrast portraits
  • Weathered wooden doors
  • Abstract macro photography
  • Low-key still life photography
  • Rocks and pebbles
  • Dramatic cloud formations
  • Minimalist cityscapes
  • Shadows and light
  • Old machinery and factories
  • Colourful signage
  • First thing you see when you wake up.
  • A close-up of a flower or a leaf.
  • A reflection in a mirror, window, or water.
  • Your favourite book or bookshelf.
  • A moment of movement, like a person walking or a bird flying.
  • A texture, like a rug, a wall, or a tree trunk.
  • Photograph a cityscape at sunrise or sunset.
  • Capture a macro shot of a small object, like a coin or a button.
  • A meal you've cooked or a dessert you've baked.
  • A shadow or a silhouette.
  • A pattern, like a tile floor or a striped shirt.
  • A candid moment of a friend or family member.
  • Photograph a still life, like a vase of flowers, a bowl of fruit, or a pile of toys.
  • Take a photo of a regular or spiral staircase.
  • Capture something that's your favourite colour.
  • Photograph a sign or a mural in your neighbourhood.
  • Take a photo of a collection, like stamps, coins, or seashells.
  • Capture something playful.
  • Photograph a door or a gate, focusing on the details.
  • Take a photo of a musical instrument or a musician playing.
  • Capture a photo of a cloud formation or a stormy sky.
  • Photograph a corner of your home, showcasing your comforts.
  • Take a photo of a view from a window.
  • Capture a photo of a bridge or a tunnel.
  • Photograph a moment of solitude.
  • Take a photo of a street art or graffiti.
  • Capture a photo of a market or street vendor.
  • Photograph a moment of interaction.
  • Take a photo of a candle or a fireplace.
  • Capture a photo of a night sky, stars, or a cityscape at night.
  • Find an appropriate vantage point and take a wide-angle shot of the city.
  • Take a macro shot of a flower or plant growing in a pavement crack.
  • Photograph an animal you see on your walk.
  • Photograph a creative vehicle.
  • Take a macro shot of a small object you find on the ground.
  • Capture an interesting storefront.
  • Capture a particularly picturesque streetscape.
  • Photograph a unique or interesting piece of furniture.
  • Capture something you wouldn't normally notice, like manhole covers, plaques, or drain pipes.
  • Capture a photo of a interesting or unique lamp post.
  • Photograph a close-up of a flower or plant.
  • Capture a photo of a water feature, like a fountain or river.
  • Photograph a close-up of a person's hands doing an activity.
  • Take a photo of a vintage or retro sign.
  • Capture a photo of a unique piece of architecture.
  • Photograph a close-up of a texture or pattern.
  • Capture a photo of a unique or interesting piece of public transportation.
  • Take a picture of your favourite place in town.
  • Photograph a piece of public art.
  • Capture a photo of a food truck or hot dog cart.
  • Take a photo of a favourite book or magazine.
  • Take a photo of something through a distorted or reflective surface.
  • Photograph a subject that is intentionally out of focus or blurred.
  • A visual that represents a sound.
  • A moment of joy
  • Something celebratory
  • Triumph
  • Take a photo of something that makes you happy.
  • Take a photo of things you never leave home without.
  • Take a series of photos capturing a day in your life.
  • Take photos of silhouettes or shadows.
  • shadow or reflection that has a unique shape.
  • a sunrise or sunset with an interesting silhouette.
  • something beautiful and send it to someone who would appreciate it.
  • something that makes you happy.
  • things you never leave home without.
  • so a single colour dominates the frame.
  • the thing you own that brings you the most joy.
  • a series of photos capturing a day in your life.
  • close-up of a person's hands doing an activity.
  • a moment of solitude.
  • a place you love.
  • something intricate.
  • macro shot of a small object, like a coin or a button.
  • a moment of excitement.
  • something that is fragmented or broken into pieces.
  • a place you feel at peace.
  • a shot of something peaceful.
  • a shot of something triumphant.
  • something surprising.
  • the idea of flight without flying.
  • without photographing a child, capture childhood.
  • capture a subject from a unique or unusual perspective or angle.
  • a moment of unexpected bright colour.
  • a moment of humour.
  • Create a photo scavenger hunt.
  • Create a photography portfolio.
  • Document your day in pictures.
  • Join a photo walk.
  • Take pictures of the things that make you happy.
  • Place something in an unexpected place and photograph it.

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