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Need Ideas: 100 photography prompts

Nov 5, 2024

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Whether you're snapping shots on your cell phone, capturing moments with a digital camera, or enjoying the nostalgia of a Polaroid, photography is an incredible way to express creativity, explore new perspectives, and tell powerful stories. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or a casual hobbyist, these prompts are designed to inspire you, challenge your eye, and help you see the world in new ways.


Here are 100 photography prompts that can inspire creativity and help capture unique perspectives:


Nature and Landscape
Road in the forest, sunray's shining through

1. Capture the reflection of a landscape in water.

2. Take a photo of a single tree in an open field.

3. Focus on a close-up of raindrops on leaves or flowers.

4. Capture a sunrise or sunset with the silhouette of a person.

5. Photograph a natural pattern, like tree rings or sand dunes.

6. Find a bird or animal in its natural habitat.

7. Look for contrasting textures in nature, like rocks and moss.

8. Capture light filtering through trees in a forest.

9. Photograph the sky in different weather (cloudy, clear, stormy).

10. Shoot a landscape from a high vantage point.


Portraits
Portrait

11. Capture a candid moment of someone laughing.

12. Shoot a portrait with natural sunlight as the only light source.

13. Take a close-up of someone’s hands engaged in an activity.

14. Use backlighting to create a silhouette portrait.

15. Photograph a person’s reflection in a mirror or glass.

16. Capture a portrait with the subject looking off-camera.

17. Experiment with different facial expressions on the same subject.

18. Try a high-contrast black-and-white portrait.

19. Capture someone’s reaction while watching something emotional.

20. Take a portrait of someone in an unusual or unexpected setting.


Architecture and Urban
church

21. Photograph the symmetry of a building or structure.

22. Capture the lines and curves of an unusual staircase.

23. Focus on an architectural detail, like a window or doorknob.

24. Photograph reflections of buildings in puddles or windows.

25. Take a shot of an abandoned building or alleyway.

26. Capture the movement of people in a busy urban environment.

27. Shoot a unique perspective of a well-known landmark.

28. Take a photo of street art or graffiti in your city.

29. Find and capture patterns created by buildings or fences.

30. Take a photo from an unusual angle, like lying on the ground.


Light and Shadow

Shadow of a person

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