November is all about colour – finding it, celebrating it, and noticing how it brightens up our days.
I love this theme because it encourages us to look at the world a little differently. Suddenly you start spotting splashes of blue in unexpected places, or realising that your favourite mug is the exact shade of sunshine yellow. It’s about those small moments of joy that colour brings – the ones that make you stop and smile.
This month, we’re going on a little rainbow hunt together. From bold reds and neon lights to the soft pastels hiding in everyday corners, there’s colour everywhere if we take the time to look for it.
Grab your camera (or your phone), join in from wherever you are, and let’s fill November with beautiful, bright moments. 🌈💛
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 ‘SOMETHING BLUE I SAW TODAY’ so start the month and share a photo of something blue you spot!
📷 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
- Something blue you saw today
Keep an eye out for a pop of blue in your day, whether it’s the sky, a mug, or a tiny unexpected detail.
2. Something red in your home
Find a touch of red at home. Maybe it’s a cushion, a book cover, or something that adds warmth to your space.
3. A yellow car (or anything yellow that stands out!)
Bright and happy! Spot something sunny yellow that catches your attention.
4. A tone of brown outside
Nature is full of rich browns — bark, earth, leaves, or even a furry friend.
5. Something pastel and soft
Look for something gentle and calm in colour — think pale pinks, mints, or baby blues.
6. Something green that grows
Capture the life and freshness of something green and growing — plants, trees, herbs, or grass.
7. A bright sign
Find a colourful or eye-catching sign that brings a bit of joy or humour to your day.
8. Something pink you spotted
From a flower to a favourite outfit, find a splash of pink that makes you smile.
9. Something metallic
Shiny, sparkly, or reflective — gold, silver, bronze, or anything that gleams.
10. Something orange out in nature
Think autumn leaves, fruit, sunsets, or even a cheeky orange flower.
11. Something white and simple
Minimal and clean — find a moment of calm in something white.
12. Something purple
Regal and rich, or soft and pretty — find a touch of purple in your world.
13. Something colourful in the shops
While you’re out and about, find a burst of colour on display — a shelf, a window, or packaging.
14. Cool colours (green, blue, purple)
These colours feel calm and soothing — find them together or individually.
15. Something with LOTS of colours
Go all out! Find something bright, bold, and bursting with multiple colours.
16. Something muted and calm
Soft, dusty, or faded tones — find beauty in the quieter side of colour.
17. A colour I wear a lot
Think about your wardrobe. What colour shows up often in what you wear? Capture it today.
18. Something black with texture
Look closely — there’s beauty in texture, shadows, and depth in black.
19. A colourful pattern
Stripes, florals, checks, or swirls — find a pattern that makes you happy.
20. Something neon and bright
Bold and fun! Find something that glows or stands out.
21. Rainbow colours
All the colours of the rainbow — real or arranged by you!
22. A colour I love in my home
Which colour makes your home feel like you? Share a favourite spot or detail.
23. Two colours you like together
Some colours just work. Capture your favourite combo.
24. Warm colours (red, orange, yellow)
These are the cosy, energetic tones — find them glowing together.
25. I see this colour a lot
Notice the colour that seems to appear everywhere in your life.
26. Polka dots!
Big or small, colourful or classic — find those playful spots.
27. A pop of colour
A splash that stands out in an otherwise neutral space — it’s the star of the scene.
28. A colourful food or drink
From rainbow smoothies to bright berries — something deliciously vibrant.
29. Colourful shapes
Circles, squares, or abstract forms — look for bold shapes full of colour.
30. Free choice (your pick!)
Your day, your moment, your photo — share what feels right to you.
