How on earth are we smack bang in September already? 👀
I am glad that (in Australia, at least) we’re arrived in spring, and winter is behind us. I’m so keen to be in the ocean already – I just need the water to warm up a little.
With the new month comes the new photo a day list. I’m really inspired by this list and hope you are too!
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:
- Things I Love: Capture a still life or collection of objects that bring you joy, comfort, or inspiration.
- A Colourful Door: Find a door that stands out with its vibrant hues, intricate patterns, or unique design.
- Artistic Selfie: Take a self-portrait that showcases your creativity through lighting, composition, or props.
- A Playground: Photograph a playground, focusing on the equipment, the atmosphere, or the children at play.
- A Cup of Tea: Capture a steaming cup of tea, highlighting the details of the cup, the tea itself, or the surrounding environment.
- Sunrise: Photograph the breathtaking colours and light of the rising sun, showcasing the beauty of a new day.
- Curves: Find and capture the elegance and fluidity of curves in nature, architecture, or everyday objects.
- Shadows on the Wall: Play with light and shadows, capturing the intriguing patterns and shapes they create on a wall.
- Interesting Doorknob: Discover a doorknob that catches your eye with its unique design, texture, or historical significance.
- In My Hand: Take a photo of an object held in your hand, showcasing its details or its relationship to you.
- A Candle: Capture the warm glow and flickering flame of a candle, conveying a sense of peace or celebration.
- Family Tradition: Document a cherished family tradition, capturing the emotions, interactions, and unique details.
- A Bicycle Wheel: Photograph a bicycle wheel, highlighting its spokes, patterns, or the overall design.
- Hidden Beauty: Find and capture the subtle beauty that often goes unnoticed in everyday scenes or objects.
- A Fence: Explore the different textures, patterns, and lines created by a fence, conveying a sense of boundary or enclosure.
- A Statue: Capture the grandeur or symbolism of a statue, highlighting its details, posture, or surroundings.
- Bubbles: Photograph the delicate beauty and fleeting nature of bubbles, showcasing their iridescent colours and spherical shapes.
- A Colourful Mural: Find a vibrant mural that adorns a wall, capturing its artistic expression, message, or cultural significance.
- Wildflowers: Discover and photograph the delicate beauty of wildflowers, showcasing their colours, textures, and natural setting.
- Architectural Detail: Focus on a specific architectural element, capturing its intricate design, texture, or historical significance.
- Playtime: Capture the joy and energy of playtime, whether it’s children, pets, or adults engaging in leisure activities.
- A National Flag: Photograph a national flag, conveying a sense of patriotism, identity, or cultural pride.
- An Old Photo: Share a glimpse into the past by photographing an old photo, highlighting its nostalgic value or historical significance.
- A Car Interior: Capture the details, textures, and design elements of a car’s interior, conveying a sense of style or comfort.
- A Rooftop: Photograph a rooftop, showcasing its views, architectural features, or the unique perspective it offers.
- Bookshelf: Capture the organized chaos or curated collection of a bookshelf, showcasing its literary treasures or personal interests.
- A Store Shelf: Photograph a store shelf, highlighting the products, colours, or visual merchandising techniques used.
- A Neon Sign at Night: Capture the vibrant glow and graphic design of a neon sign illuminating the night.
- Clean: Photograph a scene or object that embodies cleanliness, conveying a sense of order, purity, or freshness.
- A Bathroom: Capture the design, details, or ambiance of a bathroom, showcasing its functionality or aesthetic appeal.
