Say hello to July and a brand new month of photo fun! Whether you’re here for the creativity, the daily moment of mindfulness, or just a little excuse to snap a photo each day, this challenge is for you. We’ve crafted a list of prompts that invite you to slow down, look around, and capture the little things – from the simple to the sentimental.
You don’t need a fancy camera, just your phone and a curious heart. Join in every day or just when you feel like it, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #FMSPAD so we can all cheer each other on. Let’s make this month full of everyday magic and beautiful little 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 ‘CURRENTLY LOVING’ so start the month and share a photo of something you’re loving at the moment.
📷 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
1 Currently loving
Share something you’re really into right now — a snack, a show, a scent, a song. Whatever’s filling your cup.
2 My name
Show your name in some way — handwritten, on a keepsake, in coffee art… however it appears in your world.
3 Something old
Find something with a bit of history or character — worn edges, faded colours, or sentimental value.
4 Neighbourhood
Capture a little slice of where you live — your street, a local spot, or what makes it feel like home.
5 Simple
Look for calm, minimal, or pared-back beauty in your day. Less is more.
6 Fave corner
Share a favourite nook in your home or somewhere you love to be — cosy, quiet, or full of life.
7 Behind the scenes
Take us into the process — the mess, the setup, the everyday reality behind something in your life.
8 A list
Snap a list — handwritten, digital, scribbled on the back of an envelope. Groceries, goals, gratitude… your pick.
9 Thankful for this…
Capture something you’re feeling grateful for today — big or small, loud or quiet.
10 My bag
What’s in your bag? Show us what you carry with you — or the bag itself in your setting.
11 Current view
Look around. What’s in front of you right now? Snap the moment just as it is.
12 A quiet moment
Find peace in the stillness — early mornings, soft light, a deep breath in your day.
13 Contrast
Play with opposites — light/dark, smooth/rough, loud/quiet. What stands out?
14 A touch of blue
Spot something blue in your world today — bold or barely there.
15 Where I sit
Your seat today — a chair, a car, the floor, or wherever you’ve landed.
16 Peeking through
Something partially hidden — look for windows, leaves, curtains or a surprise popping into frame.
17 Something circular
Find a circle — round objects, bubbles, buttons, the sun or the moon.
18 From above
Take a photo looking down — flat lays, overhead views, or a bird’s eye look at life.
19 Something found
Share a treasure — something you stumbled on, rediscovered, or picked up along the way.
20 Worn
Show something that’s been loved — shoes, fabric, pages, places.
21 Out the window
Your view to the world today. What do you see?
22 Mirror
Reflections, literal or not. A mirror selfie, a shop window, or how you see yourself today.
23 In this moment
Freeze time. What’s happening right now that you want to remember?
24 Something I bought
Share a recent purchase — practical, pretty, or just plain fun.
25 Unexpected colour
Find a pop of colour where you didn’t expect it. A surprise splash that caught your eye.
26 Made me laugh
Capture something that brought a smile or a full-on belly laugh today.
27 Hidden gem
Something underrated, overlooked, or special to you — a place, an item, a moment.
28 Chasing light
Follow the light. Morning glow, golden hour, or even a single beam across the floor.
29 Flat lay
Style or capture a photo from above — neat or messy, themed or spontaneous.
30 Folded
Tidy or crumpled, crisp or casual — something that’s been folded today.
31 Shadows
Play with light and shape. Find a beautiful or moody shadow in your space.
