Photo prompts


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These used to be separted 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.

  • Night
  • Day
  • A door
  • A window
  • The ground
  • The sky
  • Your favourite colour
  • Sidewalk chalk art or surveyor's marks
  • Shadows cast by street performers
  • Find a high vantage point and capture your view
  • The past
  • The present
  • The future
  • Grace
  • Hope
  • Kindness
  • Sound
  • Vision
  • Childhood
  • Adulthood
  • Opposites
  • A want
  • A need
  • Generosity
  • Greed
  • Yesterday
  • Tomorrow
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Yes
  • No
  • Maybe
  • Up
  • Down
  • Inside out
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Brown
  • Black
  • Sight
  • Sound
  • Smell
  • Touch
  • Taste
  • Who
  • What
  • When
  • Where
  • Why
  • How
  • East
  • West
  • North
  • South
  • Self-portrait.
  • What you wore today.
  • Clouds.
  • Something green.
  • From a high angle.
  • From a low angle.
  • Fruit.
  • A bad habit.
  • Someone you love.
  • Childhood memory.
  • Something blue.
  • Sunset.
  • Yourself with things.
  • Eyes.
  • Silhouette.
  • A good habit.
  • Technology.
  • Your shoes.
  • Something you want.
  • In your bag.
  • Faceless self-portrait.
  • Inspirational.
  • Patterns.
  • Animal.
  • Stranger.
  • Close-up.
  • Celebration.
  • Flowers.
  • Black and white.
  • Let someone else take your portrait.
  • 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 favorite 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.
  • Capture a photo of a subject that is fragmented or broken into pieces.
  • Take a picture of the thing you own that brings you the most joy.
  • Capture a photo of a subject from a unique or unusual perspective or angle.
  • Take a photo that is intentionally cropped or framed in an unconventional way.
  • Take a picture through a piece of coloured film, or with that film covering the flash.
  • Take a photo of a printed photo you took, then print that and take a photo of it, then do it again.
  • Place something in an unexpected place and photograph it.
  • Close-up of a small object or texture.
  • A reflection in a mirror, window, water.
  • An interesting street sign, billboard, or poster.
  • Take a photo of the sunrise or sunset.
  • A still life using everyday objects.
  • An interesting texture, such as wood, stone, or fabric.
  • Something intricate
  • Water in its various forms - flowing, still, frozen, or misty.
  • Animals going about their daily business.
  • The idea of flight without flying
  • Cityscapes - structures, streets, alleys.
  • Naturally occurring symmetries in flowers, leaves, or other natural elements.
  • Create appealing compositions using food.
  • Use available light sources to create interesting light effects, lens flares, or silhouettes.
  • The intrigue of abandoned buildings, vehicles, or other structures.
  • Trees, focusing on their unique shapes, textures, and colours.
  • Black and white.
  • Something that's your favourite colour.
  • Interesting patterns in nature, architecture, or everyday objects.
  • The city or nature at night.
  • Close up shots of flowers.
  • The diversity of wildlife in urban environments.
  • Embrace simplicity - clean, minimalistic compositions.
  • Freeze or blur movement to add dynamism.
  • Something in an unexpected place
  • Capture a moment of unexpected bright colour.
  • Parallel lines
  • Experiment with capturing smoke, steam, or fog.
  • Use empty space to draw attention to your subject.
  • Capture something that makes you laugh.
  • Solitude
  • Contrast
  • Vibrance
  • Abandoned
  • Motion
  • Whimsy
  • Decay
  • Monochrome
  • Minimalism
  • Urban jungle
  • Time-worn
  • Momentum
  • Resilience
  • Illusion
  • Fragmented
  • Golden hour
  • Threshold
  • Echo
  • Epiphany
  • Rust
  • Surreal
  • Reverie
  • Enigma
  • Roots
  • Mosaic
  • Clarity
  • Equilibrium
  • Untamed
  • Intertwined
  • Security
  • Take a photo where a single colour dominates the frame.
  • Capture a moment of symmetry, like a staircase or reflection.
  • Photograph a macro (close up) shot of an insect or small creature.
  • Take a photo of a musical instrument, alone or being played.
  • Capture a shot of a car or bike in motion.
  • Photograph a close-up of a person's hands doing an activity.
  • Take a photo of a flower blooming somewhere surprising.
  • Capture a shot of a light source, like a lamp or sunbeam.
  • Photograph a still life with a specific theme, like rocks, or art supplies, or a vintage collection.
  • Take a photo of a shadow or reflection that has a unique shape.
  • Capture a moment of chaos, like a busy street or playground.
  • Photograph some street art or graffiti that tells a story, or use it to tell one yourself.
  • Take a photo of a sunrise or sunset with an interesting silhouette.
  • Capture a shot of something peaceful.
  • Take a picture of some interesting things in a junk or thrift store.
  • Take a photo of a texture, like rough stone or soft fabric.
  • Capture a shot of someone doing a hobby or a craft.
  • Photograph a night time scene, like a cityscape or campfire.
  • Take a photo of a pattern, like chequered tablecloth or a striped shirt.
  • Capture a moment of joy.
  • Photograph a moment of solitude.
  • Capture something surprising.
  • Capture a photo of a unique or unusual architectural feature on a building.
  • Photograph a unique or colourful door.
  • Take a photo of things you never leave home without.
  • Capture a shot of something triumphant.
  • Photograph a unique street sign or traffic light.
  • Take a photograph of your favourite place to read.
  • Capture a local landmark.
  • Walk to the nearest park or green space and take a photo of the first interesting thing you see.
  • Take a formal portrait shot of your favourite inanimate object as if you were photographing a person.
  • Collect natural items and arrange them into a colour palette that you photograph.
  • Something that makes you smile.
  • A place you love.
  • A favorite piece of clothing.
  • Go for a walk and photograph things that aren't the alphabet but look like letters (and numbers).
  • Get a random text generator to pick a random word or three, and go on a photo walk only taking pictures of things related to those words.
  • Photograph the most colourful objects you own.


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