Let’s be real, New Year’s resolutions can be a bit overwhelming. I love the start of a new year, but sometimes, the best way to start fresh is to simply appreciate where we are right now.
That’s why I’ve created the first list of the year to be about embracing what is… the everyday moments.
We’ll be slowing down, taking a breath, and finding the beauty in the ordinary. Each day, I’ll give you a simple prompt to get you thinking and snapping. No pressure, no judgment, just a fun way to connect with your creativity and appreciate the little things.
I hope you’ll join the challenge… everything you need to know is below!
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 ‘Hi, it’s me’ so start the month and share a photo of you and introduce (or re-introduce yourself), and let us know who you are, and a little bit about yourself.
📷 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:
Jan 1: Hi. It’s me: Introduce yourself! A selfie, a photo of your shadow, or something that represents you.
Jan 2: Something good: Capture something positive, uplifting, or inspiring.
Jan 3: Currently reading: Share a photo of the book (or magazine, article, etc.) you’re currently enjoying.
Jan 4: Black and white: Take a photo and convert it to black and white, focusing on shapes, textures, and light.
Jan 5: On my plate: What are you having for breakfast, lunch, or dinner?
Jan 6: Sky: Look up and capture the beauty of the sky, whether it’s sunny, cloudy, or starry.
Jan 7: 5 minutes ago: Share a photo of what you were doing just five minutes ago.
Jan 8: Sweet: Capture something sweet, literally or figuratively. A delicious dessert, a cute animal, a tender moment.
Jan 9: Kitchen bench: Give us a glimpse of your kitchen bench and what’s on it.
Jan 10: A fave place: Share a photo of one of your favourite places, near or far.
Jan 11: Morning: Capture the essence of your morning, whether it’s peaceful, chaotic, or somewhere in between.
Jan 12: What I see: Share a photo of whatever catches your eye in this moment.
Jan 13: Happy: Capture a moment of joy, something that makes you smile.
Jan 14: Entrance: Photograph an entrance – to your home, a building, a park, or anything that intrigues you.
Jan 15: Simple: Find beauty in simplicity.
Jan 16: 9 o’clock: What’s happening at 9 o’clock in your world?
Jan 17: Look up: Tilt your head back and see what you find. I love seeing the contrast of buildings against the blue sky.
Jan 18: A fave animal: Share a photo of your favourite animal, whether it’s a pet, a wild creature, or a cuddly toy.
Jan 19: Where I live: Capture a photo that represents your city, town, or neighbourhood.
Jan 20: Real life: A glimpse into your everyday life, unfiltered and authentic.
Jan 21: Empty: Photograph an empty space, object, or scene.
Jan 22: Grateful: Take a photo of something you are thankful for.
Jan 23: A view: Share a view that you love, from a window, a rooftop, or a mountaintop.
Jan 24: Fave clothing: Photograph a favourite piece of clothing or an outfit you love to wear.
Jan 25: The weather today: Capture the essence of the weather today, whether it’s rain, sunshine, or snow.
Jan 26: A fave breakfast: What’s your go-to breakfast?
Jan 27: What I’m doing now: Share a photo of your current activity.
Jan 28: Cooking: Capture a moment in the kitchen, whether you’re baking, chopping veggies, or enjoying a meal.
Jan 29: On my own: Celebrate a moment of solitude or capture a subject alone in its environment.
Jan 30: To my left: What’s to your left right now?
Jan 31: Something unexpected: Capture something surprising, unusual, or out of the ordinary.
