12 Creative Challenges for 2026
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 you 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 5 MB or less. The dimensions are not restricted, however between the size of 1280x720 and 6000x4000 would be best.
The Dropbox links are listed on the DROPBOX page of the website.
2025
September 2025: Hygge (Danish for cozy or Comfortable) (Turn in 3)
Take pictures of something comfortable. Submit 3 pictures
October 2025: Candle Light (Turn in 3)
Take pictures by candle light of of candle light. Submit 3 pictures.
November 2025: Leading Lines (Turn in 3)
Take pictures with leading lines. submit 3 pictures.
December 2025: Infinity (Turn in 3)
2026
January 2026: Damaged Beyond Repair
Take pictures of something broken. Consider the composition. Submit 3 pictures
February 2026: Guess what it is
Take pictures of something and make us guess what it is. Take 2 pictures of each item. one for us to guess and one showing what the item is. Show creativity. Submit 3 sets of pictures
March 2026: Mountains/Landscape at dusk
Take Landscape pictures at dusk/magic hour. Submit 3 pictures
April 2026: Anything in Flight
Take pictures of anything flying. Consider your shutter speed. Submit 3 pictures
May 2026: Bugs on Flowers
Take pictures of a bug(s) on flowers. Try to get close and have bokeh Submit 3 pictures
June 2026: Stained Glass
Take of stained glass and show the use of color & light. Submit 3 pictures
July 2026: Negative Space
Take pictures highlighting an object with negative space. Submit 3 pictures
August 2026: Short Action Video
Take a short 15 second video with your camera, cell phone or video camera, telling a story. Submit 1 video
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
The Dropbox links are listed on the DROPBOX page of the website.