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May Photo Prompts

For many, May still brings stay-at-home requests and social distancing. Even with these mandates in place, you still can have fun with photos. Grab your cell phone or favorite camera to see the world through the lens. You may find your interpretations of the world around you completely fascinating. Do you need some photo prompts for inspiration? Check out the following list for May:

  1. Selfie (Start the month with a new selfie)
  2. Morning
  3. Paper
  4. Green
  5. Flowers
  6. Favorite View
  7. Reflection
  8. Smile
  9. Beverage
  10. Mother’s Day (US)
  11. Happy
  12. Grateful
  13. Black and White
  14. Up Close
  15. Clouds
  16. Green
  17. Shadows
  18. To the Right
  19. To the Left
  20. Shapes
  21. Meal
  22. Nature
  23. Shiny
  24. Down Low
  25. Memorial Day (US)
  26. Motion
  27. Weather
  28. Photo of Another Photo
  29. Group of 3
  30. Peace
  31. Stepping Through a Door

Hopefully, the May photo prompts will inspire you to post photos on social media. Or print the photos to hang on your wall.

Photo Prompts for April

Participating in self-isolating and social distancing does not have to be boring. Grab your camera a photograph of what you see daily. Looking at everyday items from a different perspective can be a fun part of the day.

  1. April Fool’s Day! Photograph something silly or funny.
  2. Selfie (yes, selfies are generally done on the first of each month )
  3. Stuffed animal
  4. Pet
  5. Morning
  6. Easter Decor
  7. Spring flowers
  8. 2 pm
  9. Bunnies
  10. Good Friday! Remembrance
  11. Easter eggs
  12. Happy Easter! Celebration
  13. Blue
  14. Signs
  15. Art
  16. Something Old
  17. Something New
  18. Crafty
  19. Black and white
  20. Green
  21. Comfy
  22. Earth Day! Planet Related Photo
  23. Night
  24. Clean
  25. Bubbles
  26. Current View
  27. Snacks
  28. Favorite Beverage
  29. Meal
  30. Love

Have fun with April’s photo prompts. Get your friends to participate in the challenge. Post photos on your social media pages with a fun hashtag. You may be at home, but you still can enjoy each other’s creative visions.

March Photo Prompts

March brings Day Light Savings Time, St. Patrick’s Day, and Spring. Enjoy the month by snapping photos every day. Your camera does not need to be fancy, your phone will do the job.

Do you need some inspiration for March’s photo prompts? Check out these ideas.

  1. Selfie
  2. Friends
  3. Beverage
  4. Pet
  5. Family
  6. Trees
  7. Retro
  8. Day Light Savings Time!  Light
  9. Weather
  10. Gold or yellow
  11. Shadows
  12. Distance
  13. Close
  14. Signs
  15. Luck
  16. Green
  17. Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Party
  18. Snack
  19. Sunset or sunrise
  20. First Day of Spring! Celebrate
  21. Flowers
  22. Landscape
  23. Nature
  24. Current view
  25. Graffiti
  26. Noon
  27. Music
  28. Wrinkles
  29. Patterns
  30. Night
  31. Sparkles

Enjoy your daily journey to find the perfect photo. The start of spring means warm days are ahead. Remember, you can take pictures with friends or family members. Share your images on social media. Print them. Or make a memorable scrapbook.

Rebecca’s February Photo Prompts

For many, February is known as the month of love. Use Valentine’s Day as an inspiration in your photos. Do you need some help? Check out the following photo prompts for February.

  1. Selfie (Start the second month of 2020 with a new selfie).
  2. Happy Groundhog’s Day! Shadows
  3. Distance
  4. 2 p.m.
  5. Chocolates
  6. Kiss
  7. Red
  8. Heart
  9. Rose or Flower
  10. Meal
  11. Romance
  12. Stuffed Animal
  13. Love
  14. Happy Valentine’s Day!
  15. Up Close
  16. Nature
  17. Signs
  18. Beverage
  19. Current View
  20. Sunset or Sunrise
  21. Happy
  22. Water
  23. Clouds
  24. Weather
  25. Treat
  26. Shapes
  27. Blue
  28. Adventure
  29. Leap Year! Your Choice

Have fun with your photos. Ask family or friends to join. Post your pictures to social media. Or print and frame your images to display proudly on your wall.

January Photo Prompts

A new year and a new decade, time to get creative. Do you need some ideas for photos in January? Check out the list below.

  1.  Happy New Year’s Day! Welcome 2020, with a new selfie.
  2. New beginnings
  3. Snow or weather
  4. Big
  5. Silhouette
  6. Collecting or collections
  7. Shadows
  8. Cold
  9. Peaceful
  10. Bright
  11. Up-close
  12. Water
  13. Signs
  14. Hot
  15. Your current view
  16. Sunset or sunrise
  17. Beauty
  18. Nature
  19. Far away
  20. Book
  21. Chocolate or sweets
  22. Reflection
  23. Love
  24. Fun
  25. Beverage
  26. Comfy
  27. Pet
  28. Shapes
  29. Colors
  30. Adventure
  31. Your creative choice

31 Photo Prompts for December

Wintry weather, holiday cheer, and Christmas decorations make the month of December the perfect time to remember in pictures. Spending a little time each day photographing an object makes the memories of the holiday season last for years to come.

December Photo Prompts

  1. Selfie (always start the month with a new selfie)
  2. Red and green
  3. Childhood
  4. Up close
  5. Weather
  6. Up high
  7. Enjoyment
  8. Down low
  9. Love
  10. Snowflakes
  11. Animal
  12. Gifts
  13. Candy canes
  14. Landscape or cityscape
  15. Community
  16. Christmas trees
  17. Gingerbread
  18. Friends
  19. Family
  20. Christmas baking
  21. Religious/Nativity
  22. Christmas lights
  23. Santa
  24. Christmas Eve photo
  25. Merry Christmas! A favorite view of the day
  26. Afterward/cleanup
  27. Leftovers
  28. Far away
  29. Sunset/sunrise
  30. Favorite Beverage
  31. New Year’s Eve photo

October Photo Prompt Ideas

Leaves are changing, cooler weather is setting in, and Halloween is just around the corner. October is the perfect month of photos. Do you need some help on what to take? Try this list of 31 photo prompts for October.

  1. Selfie
  2. Leaves
  3. Crafty
  4. Nostalgic
  5. Decorative
  6. Up-close
  7. Witchy
  8. Meal
  9. Signs
  10. Harvest
  11. Pumpkins
  12. Fog
  13. Candy Corn
  14. Far Away
  15. Black and White
  16. Water
  17. Something Purple
  18. Spooky
  19. Sweet
  20. Snack
  21. Magical
  22. Current View
  23. Clouds
  24. Orange and Black
  25. Fall
  26. Sunset/Sunrise
  27. Nature
  28. Candy
  29. Cats (National Cat Day)
  30. Costume
  31. Happy Halloween!

Have fun. Take lots of photos and make memories.

 

September Photo Prompt Ideas

September marks the end of summer, the beginning of a new school year, and changes in weather. Enjoy the colorful fall season. Grab your camera and head outdoors to view summer’s transformation into fall.

Photo Prompts for September

  1. Selfie
  2. Labor Day
  3. Black and white
  4. Back to school
  5. High angle
  6. Beverage
  7. Water
  8. Sunset/sunrise
  9. Trees
  10. Words
  11. 9-11 Remembrance
  12. Shapes
  13. Something up close
  14. Feelings
  15. Shadows
  16. Red
  17. Food
  18. Collection
  19. Weather
  20. Current view
  21. Low angle
  22. Nature
  23. 1st day of Autumn
  24. Leaves
  25. Off-centered
  26. Toy
  27. Memories
  28. Apples
  29. Clouds
  30. Love

Enjoy fall. Take and print photos. Make a scrapbook. Have fun.

Celebrating World Photography Day

Did you know August 19th is World Photography Day? Starting with film and advancing to digital, cameras have been around for decades. A camera can catch a glimpse of reality before passing away into history. From haunting disasters to daily routines, every photo tells a story. 

Ways to Celebrate World Photography Day

Photography is your personal journey. Taking pictures is the best way to celebrate World Photography Day. Do not be afraid to show others your view of the world. 

Unplug from Your Computer

Unplug from your computer or other devices during your lunch hour, for the afternoon, or the entire day. Grab your camera or mobile phone and head out to take some pictures. Find your personal inspiration.

  • Go outdoors. 
  • Go for a nature walk. 
  • Take your dog for a hike. 
  • Enjoy the scenery.
  • Photograph a meal.
  • Set up a scene.
  • Photograph your family, pets, or friends.
  • Photograph from different angles.
  • Make your photo adventure a family activity.

Buy a Good Camera

If you enjoy taking pictures, consider investing in a high-quality camera. 

  • Do your research to find the right fit for you. 
  • Ask friends or family members for input.
  • When you go to purchase a new camera, ask questions. 
  • Hold the camera. 

Remember a camera is just a tool. True photography comes from your inspiration and personal viewpoint.

Learn the Rules

Photography has rules. Composition, exposure, balance, and lighting are just a few of the common areas. 

  • Take a class.
  • Attend a workshop.
  • Go to the library or local bookstore for photography books.
  • Join social media groups.

Break the Rules

Yes, photography has rules. Do not be afraid to break them. Every person views a subject differently. Your pictures are your own personal viewpoint. Let your personal inspiration shine through in your photo. 

When you get to caught up in the right way to take a photo, you miss out on the experience. Have fun. Photography is an art form, your art. Never let anyone diminish your art.

August Photo Prompts

August is National Back to School Month and Family Fun Month. Incorporating these themes into your photo prompts to make a wonderful way to celebrate August. 

31 August Photo Prompt Ideas

  1. Selfie (always start the month with a new selfie)
  2. Current view
  3.  Beach
  4. Besties (Friendship Day)
  5. Green
  6. Beverage
  7. Something down low
  8. Skyscape
  9. Friday Fun
  10. Bonfire (S’mores Day)
  11. Relaxation
  12. Something up high
  13. Flowers
  14. Black and White
  15. Small
  16. Large
  17. Water
  18. Sunset/Sunrise
  19. Wish
  20. Travel
  21. School Supplies
  22. Signs
  23. Love
  24. Favorite Meal
  25. Ice Cream
  26. Clouds
  27. Rocks
  28. Nature
  29. Activity
  30. Vintage
  31. Good-bye to Summer

Use the prompt list as a guide to photographing the month of August. For additional fun, make the photo prompt quest a family activity. Or gather your friends to do the photo prompts and create a social media page. The photo possibilities are endless. Use your imagination and set out for an August adventure.