10 Photography Challenges to Try
Megan Al-Hassani • March 27, 2023

Photography is a wonderful art form that can challenge and inspire us in many ways. Photography challenges can be a fun and rewarding way to improve your skills and creativity. There are many challenges you can try out and customize it fit your needs. Whether you want to do something weekly, monthly, or have a project for the whole year. There’s something for everyone! 



Here are some photo challenges that you can try to help you improve your skills and creativity:


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365-day challenge

This is a classic photography challenge that involves taking a photo every day for an entire year. This challenge can help you develop a habit of taking photos regularly and can also encourage you to explore new subjects and techniques.



Black and white challenge

Try shooting a series of photos in black and white. This challenge can help you focus on composition, light, and shadow, as well as the texture and form of your subjects.



Street photography challenge

Street photography involves capturing candid moments of people in public places. This challenge can help you develop your observation skills and learn to capture the essence of a moment.



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Self-portrait challenge

Take a series of self-portraits using different techniques and lighting. This challenge can help you learn to be comfortable in front of the camera and develop your skills in portrait photography.



Macro photography challenge

Take close-up photos of small subjects, such as insects or flowers. This challenge can help you learn to work with shallow depth of field and create stunning images of small objects.



Light painting challenge

Use long exposure times and different light sources to create unique and creative images. This challenge can help you experiment with different light sources and learn to control exposure times.



Landscape photography challenge

Take photos of landscapes and focus on capturing the beauty of nature. This challenge can help you learn to work with different lighting conditions and create stunning compositions.



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Color challenge

Take a series of photos that feature a specific color or color combination. This challenge can help you learn to work with color and create images that are visually appealing.



Reflection challenge

Look for reflective surfaces and capture images that feature reflections. This challenge can help you learn to work with different angles and perspectives and create unique and interesting compositions.



Portrait challenge

Take photos of people and focus on capturing their personality and character. This challenge can help you develop your skills in portrait photography and learn to connect with your subjects.




Try one or more of these challenges and see how they can help you grow as a photographer! Need more ideas? Check out this blog.


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