May is here, and so is a whole new Photo A Day challenge — this time, with a twist. This month, we’re turning the camera around and focusing on the most important subject… YOU.
Whether you’re getting curious about who you are right now, or just looking for a fun creative prompt to play with each day, this challenge is about documenting the little details that make up your world. It’s about being honest, expressive, real, and a little bit playful. The rules? There are none. Just show up and share your version of you, one photo at a time.
Here’s your list for May — full of “I” prompts that let you show the joy, the mess, the everyday, and the extraordinary in your life.
Let’s celebrate you this month. Ready when you are.
How to play Photo A Day
Playing Photo A Day is super simple, and an easy way to get creative.
📷 Look at the list for the daily prompt.
📷 Take a photo using the prompt as inspiration. For example, if the prompt is ‘I AM…’ so start the month and share a photo that finishes the sentence… (I think it calls for a selfie!).
📷 Once you’ve taken your photo, it’s time to share it! You can share to Instagram, or Facebook (more details below).
📷 Enjoy the community. On both Instagram and Facebook (especially in our private Facebook group), we have a beautiful community. Each day we pick our favourite four photos to put a spotlight on. You can spend time liking and commenting on other people’s photos, and maybe your photos will get picked for the Fab Four!
How to play on Instagram
Simply check out the list for the daily prompt, and then snap a photo using that as inspiration. Share your photo, and be sure to include the hashtag #FMSPAD in your caption so the community can see your photos. We also have a daily hashtag list (see below) so that we can find your daily photos easier.
Follow our @fms.photoaday Instagram account. We love showing off photos from our community. You can look at the #FMSPAD hashtag to see all the great photos from the challenge.
How to play on Facebook
We have a fun, private FMS Photo A Day Facebook Group that you’re welcome to join. It’s a dedicated place to share your daily photos. We also have a beautiful team who selects four photos every day (the Fab Four) from each daily prompt.
You’re also welcome to share to your own personal feed, whatever suits you best.
How to remember the Photo A Day prompts
Remembering the daily prompts can sometimes be a challenge. You can bookmark this blog post to refer to, save the Photo A Day list to your camera roll (or even make it your screensaver), or you’ll find the list at the top of our Facebook Group. We have also added the prompts to our calendar, so you can download for an easy reminder.
For the calendar prompts: You can download the prompts automatically into your phone or PC calendar. For Smartphones & Mac Calendar, click here. For HTML for web viewing, click here.
A little more about the prompts
- I am…
Who are you right now? A selfie, a feeling, a role, a vibe. - I held this…
Show something that’s in your hands today. - I walked here…
A place your feet took you, even just around the house. - I feel…
Share a feeling, a mood, or how the day is landing. - I saw…
Something that caught your eye or surprised you. - I love…
A person, place, thing, or moment that you adore. - I like to eat…
What’s your fave snack, meal or treat? - I have…
Something you own, treasure, or keep close. - I read this…
A book, a recipe, an article, or even a sign. - I stood here…
A place that meant something today (big or small). - I work here…
Show your workspace — kitchen, cafe, office, or bed! - I like to…
A hobby, a habit, or something that brings you joy. - I love this view…
A view that always makes you stop and breathe. - I know…
Something you’ve learned, or wisdom you’ve gathered. - I create…
Show us your creativity — food, art, mess, magic. - On weekends I…
Your weekend routine or ritual in a snap. - I bought…
Your latest purchase (splurge or practical!) - I love this time of day…
Golden hour, sunrise, quiet nights — what’s your fave? - I like to drink…
Coffee, water, smoothies, wine? What’s in your cup? - I don’t like to…
A task, a food, a challenge — what’s your no-thanks? - I went to…
Somewhere you travelled to today (fast or slow). - I once…
Share a story or memory — past YOU in photo form. - I sat here…
A place you paused today — couch, park, beach. - I live…
Show a hint of home — a corner, a room, a street. - On Mondays I…
Start again, do routines, or have a ritual. - I can…
Something you’re proud you can do. - I can’t…
Something you struggle with or say nope to. - I wore this…
Your outfit, accessory, or a detail that’s very you. - I found…
Something discovered — simple or meaningful. - I did this good thing…
A kind act, a win, or a moment to be proud of. - I do this on Sundays…
Resting, adventuring, prepping — what’s a Sunday to you?
