Are you ready for a tasty month of photo taking?
August is all about food! We all eat, right? So now it’s time to photograph it.
Read on for all the delicious details.
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 ‘On my plate’ so start the month and share a photo of what’s on your plate!
📷 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:
- On My Plate: Capture the culinary masterpiece (or everyday meal) that’s fueling your day.
- Fresh: Highlight the vibrant colours and textures of ingredients at their peak.
- A Busy Cafe: Convey the energy and atmosphere of a bustling cafe scene.
- A Close Up of Food: Zoom in on the intricate details and textures that make food visually appealing.
- Hot: Showcase the steamy allure of freshly cooked dishes.
- Freshly Picked: Capture the bounty of nature, whether it’s fruits, vegetables, or herbs.
- Cold: Celebrate the refreshing chill of ice cream, smoothies, or other frosty treats.
- Gooey: Embrace the delightful messiness of melted cheese, chocolate, or caramel.
- Colourful Food: Create a feast for the eyes with a vibrant array of hues.
- A Coffee Cup: Document your daily caffeine fix or the unique designs of cafe cups.
- Breakfast: Share the first delicious moments of your day.
- My Favourite Food: Capture a mouthwatering shot of your ultimate culinary delight.
- Slice: Showcase the perfect wedge of cake, pizza, or other delectable treats.
- Homemade: Celebrate the love and care that goes into cooking from scratch.
- Lunch: Document your midday meal, whether it’s a simple sandwich or a gourmet salad.
- Freshly Baked: Tempt the senses with the warmth and aroma of bread, pastries, or cookies.
- Food in Motion: Capture the dynamic process of pouring, stirring, or cooking.
- A Stack: Showcase the artful arrangement of pancakes, burgers, or other layered foods.
- Ingredients: Highlight the raw materials that make up a delicious dish.
- Mouth-Watering: Capture the irresistible appeal of food that makes you crave a bite.
- Crispy: Celebrate the satisfying crunch of fried foods, chips, or crackers.
- Food & People: Document the joy of sharing a meal with friends or family.
- Dinner: Share the flavors and atmosphere of your evening meal.
- My Favourite Dessert: Capture the sweet indulgence that ends your day on a high note.
- A Bowl of…: Showcase the comforting simplicity of a bowl filled with your favorite dish.
- A Perfect Pairing: Capture the harmonious combination of food and drink.
- Fruit: Celebrate the natural sweetness and juicy goodness of fruits.
- Cheesy: Embrace the gooey, melty goodness of cheese in all its forms.
- Vegetable: Highlight the vibrant colors and diverse textures of vegetables.
- A Glass: Showcase your favorite beverage, whether it’s wine, juice, or a cocktail.
- A Market Stall: Capture the abundance and variety of fresh produce at a market.
I hope these descriptions inspire your community to create amazing food photos!
