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30 day photo challenge: one easy prompt a day.
Thirty everyday things, one for each day of the month. Nothing to buy, nowhere to travel. A month is long enough to change how you look at ordinary things and short enough to finish.
How it works
Start any day.
Day 1 is whenever you begin. Shoot one prompt a day, in order or not.
Use what is around you.
Every prompt is an everyday object you can find at home, at work or on the way.
Shoot it that day.
No old photos from your camera roll. The challenge is looking again, today.
Post or keep a folder.
Share each day or save them and look at all 30 at the end of the month.
The 30 prompts
Mixed themes, so no week is all kitchen. Want a full year? See the 365 photo challenge.
- Day 1 Spoon
- Day 2 Popcorn
- Day 3 Strawberry
- Day 4 Toothbrush
- Day 5 Twig
- Day 6 Salt shaker
- Day 7 Coffee
- Day 8 Mango
- Day 9 Pen
- Day 10 Bus stop
- Day 11 Whisk
- Day 12 French fries
- Day 13 Light bulb
- Day 14 Dog
- Day 15 Thermos
- Day 16 Peanut
- Day 17 Padlock
- Day 18 Market stall
- Day 19 Napkin
- Day 20 Sunglasses
- Day 21 Plant in a crack
- Day 22 Paper towel
- Day 23 Balloon
- Day 24 Chair
- Day 25 Ball of yarn
- Day 26 Folder
- Day 27 The floor
- Day 28 Paper airplane
- Day 29 Mop
- Day 30 Bin bag
Tips
Pick one time of day.
Morning coffee or the walk home. The same moment every day makes it stick.
Change one thing each day.
Height, distance or light. Small changes teach the most.
Look for texture.
Wood grain, a chipped mug, steam. Texture makes small objects interesting.
Compare day 1 and day 30.
Put them side by side at the end. The difference is the point.
Want people to see it?
On Rawly, every day has something to shoot: challenges created by people and brands, RAW NOW, and a Daily Event where everyone gets the same object. Everything is shot live in the app, the community votes, and some challenges carry a prize pool.
More: photo challenges guide · the photo contest app · 365 photo challenge
Questions
What is a 30 day photo challenge?
It is one photo a day for a month, usually following a list of prompts. It is a short, realistic way to build a photography habit and train your eye.
Do I need a camera for a 30 day photo challenge?
No. Every prompt on this list is an everyday object you can shoot with a phone.
What if I miss a day?
Shoot it the next day or skip it. Finishing the month matters more than a perfect streak.
What comes after 30 days?
Try the 52 week photo challenge for a weekly theme, or the 365 photo challenge for a prompt every day of the year. On Rawly there is a new object every day, and the community votes on the shots.