A One-Month Photography Challenge From Home
For the next 30 days, take one photo a day. And here’s the twist: you can’t leave home to find it.
Start at any time, any month! Feel Free!
There’s a strange moment that happens to almost everyone who loves photography.
You’re at home, maybe on the couch, maybe staring at the same plant you’ve seen a thousand times, and you think:
“There’s nothing interesting to photograph here.”
I’ve said that too.
And every time I did, I was wrong.
So here’s a challenge that flips that idea entirely:
What if 30 days at home could make you a better, more observant, more creative photographer—no matter the camera you use?
Because when you remove choice, you start seeing.
The Challenge (Simple, Calm, and Effective)
For the next 30 days, take one photo a day.
And here’s the twist: you can’t leave home to find it.
Balconies count.
Windows count.
Gardens count.
The hallway, the kettle, the lamp, your reflection on the fridge—everything counts.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s proof: when you pay attention, your home becomes a whole universe.
And honestly, limitations are one of the best teachers. They force creativity to wake up.
How It Works — The Chill Version
- One photo per day, for 30 days.
Post it anywhere you like (Instagram, X, Stories, or even a private WhatsApp group). - Stay indoors.
Every shot must be taken in, from, or out of your home. - Use whatever camera you have.
Phone, DSLR, point-and-shoot, webcam… the tool doesn’t matter. - Edit it however you want.
Lightroom? Snapseed? Straight out of the camera? Your style, your rules. - Use a simple caption:
“Day 1 — …”
And the hashtag #30DaysLockedInLensOut so we can all follow each other.
Need Inspiration? Try These 30 Prompts
Each one is intentionally broad — you can interpret them however you want.
| Day | Prompt | Example Idea |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Something red | Lipstick, kettle, a sauce bottle |
| 2 | Your morning light | Steam on the window, sunlight on the table |
| 3 | Texture close-up | Fabric, peeling paint, pet fur |
| 4 | Reflection | Spoon, TV screen, balcony puddle |
| 5 | From the floor | Worm’s-eye view of your living room |
| 6 | A face (human or not) | Self-portrait, your cat, a weird doll |
| 7 | Negative space | Tiny object + big clean background |
| 8 | Shadows only | Shapes, patterns, silhouettes |
| 9 | Something broken | Cracked mug, torn paper |
| 10 | Leading lines | Tiles, doors, cables |
| 11 | A colour you dislike | Try to make it beautiful |
| 12 | Food before you eat it | Something artistic, not “here’s my dinner” |
| 13 | Hands | Yours or someone else's |
| 14 | Out the window | Frame it like a painting |
| 15 | Motion blur | Movement, spinning, dancing |
| 16 | One object, 3 angles | A mini photo series |
| 17 | Black & white | Minimal and moody |
| 18 | Macro details | Dust, plants, threads |
| 19 | Double exposure (real or edited) | Get experimental |
| 20 | Your biggest mess | Make chaos look artistic |
| 21 | Minimalism | As simple as possible |
| 22 | Something you love | No explanation |
| 23 | Low light / night | Candles, screens, fridge light |
| 24 | Silhouette | Backlight magic |
| 25 | Patterns or repetition | Drawers, books, tiles |
| 26 | Emotion in an object | Your interpretation |
| 27 | Self-portrait (without showing your face) | Hands, reflections, shadows |
| 28 | Rule of thirds | Intentional composition day |
| 29 | Your favourite failure | Imperfect but lovable |
| 30 | The grand finale | Anything you want—go bold |
Choose Your Difficulty Level
- Casual:
Just take a home photo every day. No stress. - Creative:
Follow the daily prompts. - Hardcore:
Add a restriction—one lens, manual focus only, one editing style, or even shoot only in black & white.
Why This Challenge Works
✔ Zero cost. Zero travel.
Everything happens right where you are.
✔ Perfect for all skill levels.
Whether you shoot on an old phone or a full-frame camera, you’ll learn something.
✔ You start noticing more.
Around day 10, people begin “seeing” photos they used to ignore.
✔ Real community.
The hashtag shows how different people interpret the same prompt—mess, boredom, sunlight, everything becomes a story.
Quick Tips to Make Better Photos at Home
- Try different times of day — morning light vs evening shadows.
- Get close. Like… really close.
- Use unusual angles (from the floor, from above, through objects).
- Keep backgrounds simple.
- Don’t chase perfection. Chase curiosity.
If You Join, Tell Me — I’ll Be Watching the Hashtag
Tag me or comment when you start. I’ll repost some of my favourites and, who knows, maybe send a tiny prize to the most creative series.
Who’s in?
Drop a 📸 if you’re starting now or whenever you feel like giving your creativity a little nudge.
#30DaysLockedInLensOut — let’s turn “boring” into cinematic.
