September is here, and with it comes the first signs of spring in Australia. The days are getting a little longer, the weather is warming up, and there’s that fresh feeling in the air that makes you want to start something new. It’s the perfect time to pick up your camera (or phone!) and join in on a fun photo challenge.
This month’s Photo A Day list is intentionally simple – full of everyday objects you’ll easily find around you. It’s a great starting point for beginners who want to dip their toes into daily photography, but it’s also a wonderful way for seasoned photo-takers to challenge themselves to see ordinary things in a new and creative way. From flowers and fruit to doormats and bikes, these prompts will have you noticing little details you might otherwise miss.
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 ‘A FLOWER’ so start the month and share a photo of a flower.
📷 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. A FLOWER
Big, small, bright, or dried — capture a bloom that catches your eye today.
2. A MEAL
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a sneaky snack… what are you eating?
3. SHOES
On your feet, in the cupboard, brand new or well-loved — show us some shoes.
4. A BOOK
Something you’re reading now, an old favourite, or even one on your shelf.
5. A DRINK
Coffee, tea, wine, water, or something colourful — what’s in your cup or glass?
6. A LETTERBOX
Your own, one you pass on a walk, or something quirky you spot in the street.
7. A PHONE
Your lifeline, your camera, your everything — show us your phone today.
8. A CHAIR
Cosy armchair, dining chair, beach chair — any seat counts!
9. A TREE
Tall, tiny, leafy, bare — find a tree that makes you stop and notice.
10. A HAT
Baseball cap, sun hat, beanie… or one you secretly never wear.
11. A CLOCK
On the wall, on your wrist, digital or old-school — show us how you tell time.
12. A CAR
Yours, one you dream of, or just something fun you spot in the street.
13. A DOOR
Brightly painted, rustic and worn, or the one you walk through every day.
14. A TOY
Childhood favourite, something your kids love, or even a pet’s toy.
15. KEYS
House keys, car keys, or a giant novelty key — they all work.
16. SUNGLASSES
Your go-to pair, a cheap and cheerful set, or something spotted in a shop.
17. A FRUIT
Fresh, sliced, in a bowl, or hanging from a tree — delicious and colourful.
18. A MIRROR
Selfie time? Or maybe a quirky reflection you find out and about.
19. A STREET SIGN
Helpful, funny, unusual, or just the one you pass every day.
20. A WATER BOTTLE
Your trusty drink bottle, a fancy flask, or something left behind at the park.
21. A BAG OF GROCERIES
Show us your shop — fancy bags, brown paper, or your reusables full of food.
22. A PAINTING
On your wall, in a gallery, or even your kid’s masterpiece from school.
23. A DOORMAT
Welcome home! Snap your own or a fun one you spot along the way.
24. A PILLOW
On the bed, on the couch, patterned or plain — soft and snuggly.
25. A PLANT
Indoor jungle, garden greenery, or even that one plant you’re trying to keep alive.
26. A BUILDING
Tall, tiny, modern, old — show us the architecture around you.
27. A BIRD
In the sky, in a tree, or maybe a cheeky one on your lunch break.
28. A VEGETABLE
Straight from the garden, at the market, or chopped up for dinner.
29. A BRIDGE
Big city bridge, little garden bridge, or even a toy one — get creative.
30. A BIKE
Your own, one parked nearby, or maybe even spotted in motion.
