Remaining Creative Challenges for 2026 & 2027
The object of the following challenging exercises is to force you into seeing photographic opportunities wherever you go. You don’t need to be in an exotic location to find interesting photographs. Your observations and creative approach will stretch your talent and add to your expertise.
When we display the photographs feel free to tell us what your thoughts and process was.
You can jump ahead & shoot challenges before the Month shown, just have your photos ready by the last week of the month indicated. Dropbox upload links will be on our website
File restrictions
All files need to be in JPEG Format & File size 3 MB or less. The maximum size is 1920x1080.
The Dropbox links are listed on the DROPBOX page of the website.
2026
September 2026: Round / Square / Triangle
Take pictures incorporating the above shapes. Work on creativity. Submit 3 pictures
October 2026: Wild Animals
Take pictures of wild animals (not dogs or cats) at the zoo or in the wild. Submit 3 pictures
November 2026: Flames or Fire
Take pictures of something burning. Focus on Aperture and safety. Submit 3 pictures
December 2026: Any Holiday Image
Take a picture of anything holiday related. You can pick the holiday. Submit 3 Pictures
2027
January 2027: Color (Cell Phone Images ONLY)
Take pictures capturing color. Please use your mobile phone only. Work on creativity. Submit 3 pictures
February 2027: Have a Heart
Take pictures Expressing Feelings/Emotion. Work on creativity. Submit 3 pictures
March 2027: Spring
Be creative this month. Submit 3 pictures
April 2027: Hat(s)
Take pictures including the subject. Be Creative. Submit 3 pictures
May 2027: Steps
Any example of Steps. Submit 3 pictures
June 2027: Letters in the Wild
Images that form letters . Submit 3 pictures
July 2027: Transportation
From Here to There. Submit 3 pictures
August 2027: Frozen
It's the middle of Summer in AZ. Keep it Cool. Work on creativity. Submit 3 pictures
September 2027: Through the Looking Glass
Mirror Images/Reflections/Windows. Submit 3 pictures
October 2027: Gatherings
Take pictures including any group. Submit 3 pictures
November 2027: Pumpkins/Holiday
Capture the Season. Submit 3 pictures
December 2027: Light Painting
Lights in Motion. Work on creativity. Submit 3 pictures
The Dropbox links are listed on the DROPBOX page of the website.