Life isn’t always big moments or perfect plans. It’s the little things — the messy corners, the things we see every day without even noticing, the routines that make us feel grounded, and the quiet moments in between the noise. This month, let’s capture the beauty of the ordinary together.
Each day has a new prompt — simple, relatable, real. Join in where you are, snap a pic that matches the day’s prompt, and share the unique rhythm of your day-to-day life.
Let’s slow down, look a little closer, and document the stories hiding in the everyday.
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 ‘IN THE MIRROR’ so start the month and share a photo of what you see in the mirror! Get creative.
📷 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
- In the Mirror
Capture a reflection — of yourself, your space, or your day unfolding. - At the Table
Show what’s happening at your table — meals, mischief, mess or magic. - On the Floor
Look down — what’s happening beneath you today? - On My Feet
What are you wearing on your feet today? Socks? Slippers? Boots? - Out the Window
Share the world outside your window — sunshine, rain, traffic, or quiet. - Something I’ll Eat
A peek at something delicious coming your way. - In Motion
Catch something moving — a person, a pet, a moment in action. - Something Old
Something with history — worn, loved, or lasting. - My Commute
How do you get to where you’re going? Show the path, the view, or the ride. - Something New
A recent purchase, a gift, a feeling — what’s brand new in your world? - Behind the Scenes
A candid moment, a look at your process, or a secret side of your day. - A Favourite Spot
Somewhere you love to be — even if it’s just a chair. - A Plant I Haven’t Killed
Celebrate your inner gardener. Even if it’s just one proud plant! - Almost Bedtime
The quiet, the chaos — show what bedtime looks like. - In the Laundry
Laundry happens — clean or dirty, share the reality. - Outside Today
Something from the great outdoors — your yard, a street, the sky. - I Use This Daily
An object that’s part of your everyday routine. - Errands
Out and about — groceries, mail, or school drop off. - On My Bed
A cozy scene — blankets, books, pets, or pillows. - In My Pocket
What’s hiding in your pocket today? Keys, snacks, surprises? - A View from My Couch
Show us what life looks like when you sit still. - Everyday Beauty
Something simple that makes you smile — a tiny flower, the light, a moment. - An Open Door
A welcome view or symbolic invite — capture an open door. - A Favourite Tool
Something you use often — in the kitchen, garden, home, or work. - In My Bathroom
A real (or beautifully styled!) snippet from your bathroom. - A Corner of My Room
Zoom into a spot that tells a story about your space. - On My Bedside Table
Books, cups, skincare… what lives next to you? - A Flat Lay
Arrange and snap — get creative with items from your day. - Something Unexpected
A surprise moment, quirky detail, or random delight. - A Fave Thing
Something you adore — an object, a ritual, a moment.
