Photo Prompts for September

Who is ready for September? Cooler weather is a fantastic time to get outdoors and explore the world around you. Don’t forget to take your camera. Documenting your month through photos is a beautiful way to make memories. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for September.

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  1. September Selfie
  2. Reflection
  3. Movement
  4. Happy Labor Day!
  5. On a Shelf
  6. Favorite Color
  7. Inspirational
  8. Clouds
  9. Signs
  10. Shadows
  11. Remember 9-11
  12. Sun Flare
  13. Sunrise or Sunset
  14. Black and White
  15. Excitement
  16. Patterns
  17. Balance
  18. Landscape
  19. Laughter
  20. Weather
  21. Vintage
  22. Leaves & Trees
  23. First Day of Autumn
  24. Acorns & Pinecones
  25. Nature
  26. ‘Home
  27. Food or Beverage
  28. Insects
  29. Travel
  30. Photographer’s Choice

Have a fantastic September!

Photo Prompts for August 2023

Are you ready for August? For many, the month brings the end of summer, the start of school, and last-minute vacations. Relax, take pictures, and enjoy the month. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for August.

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  1. August selfie
  2. Change
  3. Yellow
  4. Sunshine
  5. Sunset or Sunrise
  6. Water
  7. Courageous
  8. Difficult
  9. Textures
  10. Different
  11. Lost
  12. Secret
  13. Friendship
  14. Alike
  15. 3 p.m.
  16. Insect
  17. Flower
  18. Food
  19. Beverage
  20. Relaxing
  21. I like this!
  22. Love
  23. Pet
  24. Down low
  25. Up high
  26. Rule of thirds
  27. Black and white.
  28. Favorite color
  29. Weather
  30. Nature
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a fantastic month! Take lots of photos!

31 Photo Prompts for July 2023

July is here! Are you ready to get outdoors and take more photos? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for July.

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  1. Selfie for July
  2. Historic
  3. Celebrations
  4. Independence Day! Fireworks!
  5. Road Trip
  6. Friendship
  7. Family
  8. Mirrored
  9. Silhouette
  10. Dusk
  11. Creative
  12. Backward
  13. Water
  14. Cloud
  15. Sunset or Sunrise
  16. Trees
  17. Flowers
  18. 3 of a Kind
  19. Different
  20. Textures
  21. Pathway
  22. Secret
  23. Through a Window
  24. Time
  25. Colors
  26. Hands
  27. Fantasy Enhanced
  28. Natural
  29. Food
  30. Flowers
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a fantastic month!

Photo Prompts to Celebrate the 4th of July

Are you trying to capture everything the 4th of July holiday offers? Independence Day is a celebration of America. The holiday brings family and friends together for good food, laughs, and celebrations. If you are searching for photo prompts to celebrate the 4th of July, check out the following ideas.

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  1. An American flag waving proudly.
  2. Children playing and waving tiny American Flags.
  3. A festive backyard barbecue.
  4. Guests making crafts.
  5. Red, white, and blue decorations
  6. Pinwheels
  7. Streamers and ribbons.
  8. Friends and family gathered for a picnic.
  9. Picnic blanket area.
  10. Group photos.
  11. Photos with patriotic-themed props including silly glasses, feathered boas, hats, and more.
  12. Close-up shots of traditional 4th of July food, like hot dogs, watermelon, and apple pie.
  13. Food on the grill.
  14. Beverages in the cooler.
  15. The cook aka “The Grill Master”
  16. The decorated dessert table.
  17. A patriotic parade marching down the street. Get individual images of the floats, band, and other parade members.
  18. Photos of children watching the parade route, gathering candy, and the overall excitement of the experience.
  19. Children participating in various activities including sack race or egg, spoon race, or other outdoor games.
  20. A group of people engaged in a tug-of-war game.
  21. Kids wearing patriotic outfits and face paint.
  22. An outdoor concert.
  23. A couple dancing to live music in a park.
  24. Families enjoying a boat ride on a lake or river.
  25. Boat parade with patriotic-themed decorations.
  26. A spectacular sunset backdrop for the 4th of July celebrations.
  27. Close-ups of colorful, festive fireworks displays.
  28. Silhouettes of people watching fireworks on a beach.
  29. Children playing with sparklers.
  30. Children playing with glow sticks.
  31. Bonfire and S’mores
  32. Fireworks bursting in the night sky.

These prompts should give you a wide range of subjects to capture the spirit and excitement of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July!

Photo Prompts for June 2023

Are you ready for June? The official start of summer, Father’s Day, and lots of opportunities to get outdoors. Try to document June or your adventures with your camera. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for June.

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  1. Selfie
  2. Begins with “W”
  3. Mood
  4. Citylife
  5. Colors
  6. Food
  7. Details
  8. Textures
  9. Favorite
  10. Water
  11. Travel
  12. Up Close
  13. Time
  14. Patterns
  15. Light
  16. Perspective
  17. Nature
  18. Father
  19. Out of Focus
  20. Backlighting
  21. Summer
  22. Something Old
  23. Secretive
  24. Another Photographer
  25. Inspiration
  26. Faith
  27. Personality
  28. Home
  29. Sunset/Sunrise
  30. Photographer’s Choice

Have a fantastic month!

Photo Prompts for May 2023

Are you ready for May flowers? Hopefully, the April showers are over. The new month ushers in warmer weather, Mother’s Day, and the unofficial start to summer with Memorial Day weekend. The time is perfect for taking pictures. If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for May.

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  1. May selfie
  2. Weather
  3. Signs
  4. Wild Animal
  5. Cinco De Mayo Celebration
  6. Landscape
  7. Blessings
  8. Upside Down
  9. Motion
  10. Nostalgic
  11. Out the Window
  12. Art
  13. Texture
  14. Mother’s Day (Here’s to Mom)
  15. Bubbles
  16. Futuristic
  17. May Flowers
  18. Macro
  19. Street
  20. Soft Focus
  21. Path
  22. Food
  23. Black and White
  24. Secret
  25. Waterscape
  26. Statue
  27. Church
  28. Clouds
  29. Memorial Day
  30. Patterns
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a great month!

32 Photo Prompts for Earth Day 2023

Saturday, April 22, 2023, is Earth Day! The annual holiday focuses on the need to do more to protect the planet. Even small efforts create a large impact. Plus, Earth Day is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. 

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Grab your favorite camera and document the beautiful world around you.

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If you are looking for inspiration, check out the following list of photo prompts for Earth Day.

  1. Selfie Celebrating Earth Day
  2. Your Favorite Outdoor Spot
  3. Landscape
  4. Woods and Trees
  5. Birds
  6. Weather
  7. Trails or Pathways
  8. Hidden
  9. Wild Flowers
  10. Plants
  11. Patterns
  12. Insects
  13. Reflective
  14. Squirrels or Bunnies
  15. Wildlife
  16. Waterscape
  17. Rocky Area
  18. Hills or Mountain
  19. Blades of Grass
  20. Signs of the Season
  21. Sunrise or Sunset
  22. Frogs or Turtles
  23. Don’t Pollute
  24. Call to Action
  25. Out Your Window
  26. Clouds
  27. Cleanup
  28. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
  29.  Volunteering
  30. Dusk
  31. Commitment
  32. Photographer’s Choice

Happy Earth Day!

39 Photo Prompts for Easter 2023

Easter is almost here. Are you looking forward to the holiday? Do you want to capture Easter-related photos? If you do not know where to start, check out the following photo prompts for Easter. 

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  1. Easter-themed selfie
  2. Easter Sunrise
  3. Religious
  4. Church
  5. Cross
  6. Faith
  7. Prayer
  8. Holy Week
  9. Breakfast
  10. Easter Bunny
  11. Eater Baskets
  12. Easter Decor
  13. Dyed Eggs
  14. Hidden Eggs
  15. Dyed Eggs
  16. Chocolate Bunnies
  17. Peeps
  18. Easter Candy
  19. Pink
  20. Yellow
  21. Green
  22. Flowers
  23. Baby Animals
  24. Nature
  25. Family
  26. Friends
  27. Church Signs
  28. Community
  29. Display
  30. Renewal
  31. Peace
  32. Lamb
  33. Easter Bonnet or Hat
  34. Easter Attire
  35. Brunch
  36. Easter Dinner
  37. Beverage
  38. Photographer’s Choice
  39. Easter Sunset

31 Photo Prompts for March

Are you ready for a new month of pictures? March ushers in Day Light Savings Time, St. Patrick’s Day, and the start of Spring. Grab your camera and go! If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for March.

  1. Selfie
  2. Soft Focus
  3. Rule of Thirds
  4. Sparkling
  5. Waterscape
  6. Favorite Spot
  7. Nature
  8. Out a Window
  9. Afternoon
  10. Old School
  11. Black and White
  12. Time (Day Light Saving Time)
  13. Secret/Hidden
  14. Family
  15. Pathways
  16. Historic
  17. St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate!
  18. Clouds/Skyscape
  19. Sunrise/Sunset
  20. Spring
  21. Flowers
  22. Food
  23. Angles
  24. Movement
  25. Landscape
  26. Emotional
  27. Chaotic
  28. Photoshopped
  29. Distance
  30. Messy
  31. Photographer’s Choice

Have a great month!

27 Photo Prompts for Valentine’s Day

Do you love Valentine’s Day? Are you looking to share your view of Valentine’s Day with photography? If you are searching for inspiration, check out the following photo prompts for Valentine’s Day.

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  1. Valentine’s Day selfie. Yes, even if you are single, snap a photo of yourself on Valentine’s Day.
  2. Someone you love.
  3. Pink and red
  4. Flowers
  5. Roses
  6. Couple
  7. Jewelry
  8. Chocolates
  9. Candy hearts
  10. Slow dance
  11. Black & white
  12. Silhouette
  13. Sunset/Sunrise
  14. Togetherness
  15. Hearts
  16. Décor
  17. Display
  18. Meal
  19. Bottle
  20. Kiss
  21. Friendship
  22. Wedding bells
  23. Galentine
  24. Single
  25. Celebration
  26. Silly
  27. True love

Happy Valentine’s Day!