A pinch and a punch, it’s a new month. How are we in March already?
This month is all about fresh and fun, I’ve tried to focus on prompts that suit everyone, no matter what the season you’re in.
I hope this list inspires you!
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 ‘NEW BEGINNINGS’ so start the month and share a photo of something that signifies new beginnings – a new start, even just something from the first day of the month, and how you’re spending the day.
📷 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. New Beginnings: Capture the essence of something fresh and starting anew. This could be a sprouting plant, sunrise, a new project, or anything that symbolises a fresh start. Focus on the feeling of hope and potential.
2. Simple Pleasures: Highlight the small, everyday joys that bring contentment. A cup of tea, a warm blanket, a quiet moment in nature – capture the beauty in the ordinary.
3. Light & Shadows: Explore the interplay of light and shadow. Focus on how light shapes and defines objects, creating depth and drama. Play with contrasting tones and textures.
4. Patterns: Find repeating elements in your surroundings. This could be architectural details, natural textures, or man-made designs. Emphasise the rhythm and structure of the pattern.
5. A Pop of Colour: Focus on a single vibrant colour against a neutral or contrasting background. Let the color be the focal point and tell its own story.
6. A Moment of Gratitude: Capture something that makes you feel thankful. This could be a person, a place, or an object. Show the emotion of gratitude through your lens.
7. Growth: Document the process of growth, whether it’s a plant, a person, or an idea. Show the stages of development and transformation.
8. Details: Zoom in and capture the intricate details of something. Focus on the small, often overlooked aspects that add character and depth.
9. My Fave Drink: Style and photograph your favorite beverage. Capture its essence and the feeling it evokes.
10. Abundance: Showcase a sense of plenty and fullness. This could be a harvest, a bustling market, or a collection of cherished items.
11. The Senses: Capture a photograph that evokes one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch). Aim to make the viewer feel the experience.
12. Public: Photograph a public space or event. Capture the energy and interaction of people in a shared environment.
13. Joy: Capture a moment of pure happiness and delight. Show the emotion through expressions, actions, or vibrant scenes.
14. My Fave Treat: Photograph your favourite indulgence. Style it beautifully and capture the deliciousness.
15. Texture: Focus on the surface quality of an object or scene. Highlight the tactile elements and create a sense of depth.
16. Local: Photograph something that represents your local area. Capture the unique character and spirit of your community.
17. Movements: Capture motion and energy in your photograph. Use techniques like long exposure or panning to show movement.
18. Reflection: Explore reflections in water, glass, or other surfaces. Play with symmetry and distortion to create interesting compositions.
19. Personal Space: Capture a photograph that represents your personal space or a space that feels personal to you. Show what makes it unique and meaningful.
20. Everyday Object: Transform an ordinary object into something extraordinary through your photography. Find a unique angle or perspective.
21. A Sign: Photograph a sign that catches your attention. It could be a street sign, a store sign, or a symbolic sign.
22. Stillness: Capture a moment of peace and tranquility. Focus on the absence of movement and the feeling of calm.
23. A Moment of Rest: Photograph a moment of relaxation and respite. This could be a person resting, a peaceful scene, or anything that evokes a sense of calm.
24. My View: Capture the view from your favourite window, balcony, or spot. Share your unique perspective with the world.
25. From Above: Take a photograph from an elevated perspective. Capture the world from a bird’s-eye view.
26. From Below: Shoot from a low angle, looking up. This can create a sense of grandeur and emphasize the scale of objects.
27. Something Shiny: Capture the sparkle and gleam of a shiny object. Focus on the reflections and highlights.
28. Playful: Photograph something fun and whimsical. Capture a moment of lightheartedness and joy.
29. Nature’s Beauty: Capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the natural world. Focus on landscapes, wildlife, or natural details.
30. My Fave Spot: Photograph your favourite location. Capture what makes it special to you.
31. Lines: Focus on lines in your composition. This could be leading lines, geometric lines, or organic lines. Use them to create visual interest and guide the viewer’s eye.
