52 Week Photography Challenge List
Use this 52 Week Photography Challenge List as a weekly exercise to get out and take pictures! The purpose of photography challenges is to spark your creativity, help you build your photography skills, and ensure you create and capture stunning imagery throughout the entire year.
These challenges are designed not only to test your skills but also to expand your understanding and creativity in the world of photography. They will push you to explore beyond your comfort zone, encouraging you to capture the world around you in new and unique ways.
Some challenges may seem daunting at first, but remember, the ultimate goal is to grow as a photographer, discover your distinct style, and most importantly – enjoy the process!
Below you’ll find the list of 52 challenges to work on each week of the year. Each challenge will have a link to an article we’ve written explaining the photography topic or concept based on our travel photography experiences.
Be sure to download the list for free at the end of this article!
52 Week Photography Challenge List
Each challenge in this list encourages you to photograph a subject theme or use a basic photography technique.
Remember that practice makes perfect! Don’t be afraid to try something new and make mistakes – it’s the best way to learn.
And don’t forget to have fun! With patience and dedication, your photography skills will improve in no time.
Week 1: HORIZON LINE
Week 2: RULE OF THIRDS
Week 3: FOREGROUND, MIDGROUND & BACKGROUND
Week 4: FILL THE FRAME
Week 5: LEADING LINES
Week 6: PERSPECTIVE
Week 7: SUNRISE
Week 8: SUNSET
Week 9: BLUE HOUR & GOLDEN HOUR
Week 10: BOKEH
Week 11: WIDE ANGLE & PANORAMA
Week 12: PART OF THE WHOLE
Week 13: FRAMING
Week 14: PATTERNS
Week 15: RULE OF ODDS
Week 16: NEGATIVE SPACE
Week 17: REFLECTIONS
Week 18: SCALE
Week 19: MOVEMENT
Week 20: LONG EXPOSURE & MOTION BLUR
Week 21: HORIZONTAL / LANDSCAPE ORIENTATION
Week 22: VERTICAL / PORTRAIT ORIENTATION
Week 23: LANDSCAPES
Week 24: STRUCTURES AND INANIMATE OBJECTS
Week 25: PEOPLE
Week 26: POINT OF VIEW
Week 27: NATURAL LIGHT
Week 28: SHADOWS
Week 29: SILHOUETTE
Week 30: LINES
Week 31: CURVES
Week 32: MACRO / GET CLOSE
Week 33: CENTERED
Week 34: SKY
Week 35: NIGHT
Week 36: WEATHER
Week 37: SEASONS
Week 38: WATERFALLS AND RIVERS
Week 39: WILDLIFE AND PETS
Week 40: EYES
Week 41: TREES
Week 42: LAYERS
Week 43: SUNBURST
Week 44: COLOR
Week 45: BLACK AND WHITE
Week 46: MOOD
Week 47: CONTRAST
Week 48: ABSTRACT
Week 49: SUBJECT
Week 50: SHAPE
Week 51: MINIMALISM
Week 52: TELL A STORY
52 Week Photography Challenge List Printable
Click the graphic below to get your free copy of the Photography Weekly Challenges list so you can get started today getting out and taking pictures!
Photo Challenge Ideas
Here’s a list of even more fun photography challenge ideas to improve your skills.
- Spring Photo Challenge
- Summer Photo Challenge
- Fall Photo Challenge
- Winter Photo Challenge
- Photo Scavenger Hunt Activities
- National Park Photo Scavenger Hunt
- 4 Seasons Photo Scavenger Hunt
Camera Gear for Landscape Photography
- Tripod: take a look at these compact and lightweight travel tripods!
- Camera Bag: protect your camera from sand and water → We use Lowepro camera backpacks for outdoor photography.
- Neutral density filter: to compensate for variance of light you’ll need to use a neutral density filter. → Check out the Kase magnetic filters we use!
- Camera cleaning kit: remove dust or water that WILL get on your lens. NOTE: this is not for cleaning the sensor.
- Memory cards: purchase name brand memory cards since you’re trusting your images to the card! → We use Lexar and Sandisk!
- External hard drive: copy photos to a portable external hard drive ‘just in case’.
- Headlamp: use when taking sunrise and sunset photos!
Camera Gear at B&H Photo
What great ideas for a 52 week photo challenge. Pinned 📌.
Thanks so much for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friends.