The New Year is approaching and it’s the perfect time to sharpen up your skills and getting in some practice with a 52 week photography challenge.
Why Should I Take Part in a 52 Week Photography Challenge?
Taking part in a photo challenge is a great way to push yourself out of your comfort zone and to try new techniques and styles of photography.
This 52 week photography challenge is designed to help you become a better photographer by giving you a new theme to focus on each week for an entire year.
How Do I Take Part in this 52 Week Photography Challenge?
Whether you’re a beginner who is just starting out or a seasoned pro looking for a fresh new perspective, this challenge can be done by anyone, with any gear.
You don’t need fancy equipment. You can even use your phone if you like.
Follow along by coming up with a photo idea for each theme and use it as an excuse to try something new.
From coming up with creative self-portraits to getting up close and personal with the texture of a tree, I’ve curated a list that will get you thinking outside the box every single week.
May your focus be sharp and your camera strap never tangled.
Tag #clicksphotochallenge to join the challenge and have the photos from your 52 week photography challenge featured on Instagram.
52 Week Photography Challenge
Week 1: Self-Portrait
Capture a creative self-portrait that reflects your personality.
If being on both sides of the camera is a completely foreign subject, then read this post on taking good pictures of yourself first.
Week 2: Macro Magic
Get close to the details with a macro shot of a small subject.
Week 3: Shadows and Silhouettes
Experiment with shadows and create a striking silhouette.
Week 4: Golden Hour
Capture the beauty of sunrise or sunset lighting.
Week 5: At Home
Explore your surroundings in your own home.
Week 6: Reflections
Find interesting reflections in water, glass, or other surfaces.
Week 7: Still Life
Compose a visually appealing still life arrangement.
Week 8: Monochrome
Limit yourself to black and white photography for the week.
Week 9: Architecture
Capture interesting buildings or architectural details.
Week 10: Bokeh
Create a photo with a beautiful bokeh effect.
Week 11: Nature Abstracts
Find and photograph abstract patterns in nature.
Week 12: Motion Blur
Experiment with capturing movement and motion blur.
Week 13: Food Photography
Capture the beauty of a delicious meal or baked treat.
Week 14: Long Exposure
Create a stunning long exposure shot, perhaps of flowing water or city lights.
Week 15: Portraits with a Twist
Take a portrait but add a creative or unexpected element.
Week 16: Urban Exploration
Photograph interesting details in urban environments.
Week 17: Negative Space
Use negative space to create a compelling composition.
Week 18: Hobby
Take pictures of your favourite hobby.
Week 19: A Day in the Life
Document your day through a series of photos.
Week 20: Texture
Highlight the textures of interesting surfaces.
Week 21: Adventure
Document an adventure or road trip.
Week 22: Symmetry
Capture a photo with strong symmetry and balance.
Week 23: Portraits in Nature
Combine portrait photography with natural surroundings.
Week 24: Minimalism
Simplify your composition for a minimalist effect.
Week 25: Colour of the rainbow
Create a photo with bold rainbow colours.
Week 26: Vintage Vibes
Take a photo that feels it could have been taken decades ago.
Week 27: Wildlife
Photograph animals in their natural habitat.
Week 28: Dramatic Skies
Capture the beauty of dramatic or stormy skies.
Week 29: Candid Moments
Capture authentic, unposed moments.
Week 30: Double Exposure
Experiment with the double exposure technique.
Week 31: Water
Capture the movement of water in a creative way.
Week 32: Leading Lines
Compose a photo with strong leading lines.
Week 33: Reflections in Windows
Explore reflections in windows for unique compositions.
Week 34: Night Photography
Capture the world after dark.
Week 35: A Splash of Colour
Make one colour the focal point of your photo.
Week 36: High Contrast
Experiment with high contrast lighting and editing.
Week 37: Candid Street Portraits
Capture the essence of strangers in your city.
Week 38: Patterns
Seek out and photograph unique patterns.
Week 39: In the Garden
Explore the beauty of gardens and nature.
Week 40: Silly and Fun
Take a light-hearted and fun photo.
Week 41: Black and White Portraits
Take a portrait that lends itself to black and white.
Week 42: First Light
Set an early alarm so you can capture the pink skies before the sun starts to rise
Week 43: Cute
Take a photo of something cute
Week 44: Framed Composition
Create a photo with a natural frame within the scene.
Week 45: Abandoned Places
Explore and photograph abandoned or forgotten locations.
Week 46: High Angle
Capture a photo from a high vantage point.
Week 47: Reflections in Water
Explore reflections in ponds, lakes, or other water bodies.
Week 48: Close-Up
Get up close and personal with your subject.
Week 49: Urban Nature
Find nature in unexpected urban places.
Week 50: Atmospheric Fog/Mist
Capture the beauty of fog or mist in your surroundings.
Week 51: Fast Shutter Speed
Practice freezing the frame with a fast shutter speed.
Week 52: Endings
Create a photo based on an ending and celebrate completing your 52 week photography challenge.
I really hope you enjoyed taking part in this 52 week photography challenge and if you would like more challenges to get your creativity flowing, check them out here.
Don’t forget to tag #clicksphotochallenge to have your challenge photos featured on Instagram!
