Will you join me and Kim at SHUTTER|bag for a photography challenge for the month of June? It is simple, I promise. Pick up you camera and take a photo every single day for 30 days. That’s it. See, I told you it was simple. You don’t even have to use your camera if you would prefer to rock your iPhone.
We all want to improve our photography. Who doesn’t want to get better at something they love? Well, you aren’t going to improve your skills by sitting at your computer and reading about photography all the time. You need to get out there and apply what you are learning.
The rules
1. Pick up your camera everyday.
Make sure you keep your camera in an area that is easy to get to. I leave mine on my desk or kitchen counter but most of the time my desk. I always know it’s there so when I see something I want to capture I know where to go.
2. Keep a list of ideas.
I found this very helpful when I was working on my 365. Somedays you won’t find the perfect shot staring you in the face. If you are looking for daily prompts, check out my ebook – The Unexpected Everyday which has 30 skills and daily prompts to help you improve your photography.
3. Upload and edit those images.
Don’t let them sit on your camera. Upload and edit them daily. Once you have edited them, export them so they are ready for print.
4. Share your photos.
Use the hashtag #clickaday if you share your photo on Facebook, Instagram or Google Plus. Don’t forget to follow me and Kim on Instagram as well so you can see our photos, @clickitupanotch and @shutterbagusa.
Are you in? Leave a comment below with a link to your IG or Google Plus so we can follow you and encourage you. I hope you join us!
Don’t forget to follow each other!
I think I might give this a go. I haven’t done a photography challenge for a while.
Rubi x
Blog: The Den Instagram
I accept your June challenge and look forward to it! I did a 365 Day challenge in 2013 and was successful and bery proud of the results! I improved in so many areas simply because of the challenge I put before myself! Looking forward to joining you all on this one!!
Yes, yes, yes – It’s been such a crazy time of year with the end of school, all the 8th grade activities – and though I’m not a professional at all, I’ve been so busy taking pictures for others that I haven’t made time to pick up my camera for myself at all, for practice or fun – so this would be a great way to make that a priority! So, I’m in – IG is jen.murray Thanks for this!
Thanks for this inspiration! I can’t wait to get started. I’ve been in a little photography slump – This is just what I needed!
http://instagram.com/familynewling
I’d love to join! Ig clorissasue
Hmm…I’m just not sure if I can commit to taking one photo every day… ;-) IG: @ourgypsycamp
I will join, and thanks for the invite :) I needed just a little something to inspire me to start my first project!
https://plus.google.com/u/0/117403601418566585146/posts/p/pub
My camera is an iPhone and I haven’t played much with any camera since the old days of film, but I love this challenge. Thanks IG: sholzg
Im in !!
@Boris204
I’m in. IG – lexiq101
I accept!! I need something like this right now. Thanks IG molson72563.
I’m in! My Instagram is http://instagram.com/tworedbirthstones
Im in.
I am in …reats26 on instagram
My Instagram name is @angelamcollins :)
I’m in!!
IG: @thepiratemama
Love to give it a try! Sounds fun! @heathercorkumhines
I’m in! @dianeswearingen
I’m in
@krulason11
+kylee rulason
Hope I did that right! Lol
I’m on IG Joyfulmomma
IG joyfulmomma
Here I am and I’ll give it a try. I commit to upload a photo everday during June. :)
https://plus.google.com/u/0/107551134865804081327/posts
I’m totally in!! I’m dianelynn5 at IG
This is so perfectly timed – I am starting my Project365 on 1 June I bought your 30 day book a little while ago and haven’t worked through it yet so that is my first thing I am going to start with.I registered a blog 2 days ago and have just opened my Instragram account (@andrealels) after seeing this. This is all new to me – I barely understand Facebook, I have a lot of learning ahead of me. Exciting times :)
I accept. We are moving several states away on June 30 so I have been considering a 30 day reflective anyway. This will be a great motivation!
I post mostly to my blog, but my Instagram is @joyknight.
In a slump, need to shake it up a bit. Looking forward to the challenge
Can’t wait to get started!
@elenahalvorsen
Looking forward to a new challenge. I haven’t picked up my camera in a while so I’m hoping this will help to jump start my creativity. I’m at IG asGingersnaps60
I’m not usually good at these pic a day challenges, but, I really want to try! So my IG is Jamiesue41 I’m excited. This should be fun.
Never done a pic a day challenge. Kind of excited! IG jenandfarah
Giving it a shot. jreinerimagery
Love to have a go, have bought the ebook so looking forward to some new ideas.
I am totally in! this will be a fun challenge! My instagram is: http://instagram.com/violetjoyphotography
I’m in! @zonemama on Instagram.
I’m in. Looking forward to a new challenge. IG kimocean76
Looking forward to joining in.
My instagram and facebook are:
http://instagram.com/rrooru
http://www.facebook.com/RoosPhotographyUK
I am a sucker for a challenge – count me in! IG @magoldau and G+ google.com/+Moe-digger
I love that even the simplest photos are saved memories that we can look back on
I’m looking forward to the June challenge! Instagram – bcnutcreations
I’m in. IG elys717
Yep, I’m in! I’ve been needing an inspiration and a challenge.
Challenge accepted! I need some inspiration.
IG: http://instagram.com/sjmikesell
Joinin in!!! @nicoleyoung_urbanwingsart on Instagram
I’m in! I definitely think this will help make my summer with my kids more interesting!
In! @missywilliams
I’m looking forwards to this challenge. My google+ is https://plus.google.com/u/0/106288745918626341261/posts
I am in! I need this to get me taking more pics!!’
I’m in! I am going to use some of I heart faces prompts. They are doing a photo challenge too! I needed this!
Follow me @mrzztayylor on IG!
I’ve been wanting to try a new shooting and editing style , now’s my chance.
Wish me luck as I am hopeless at this sort of commitment.
Hi! I’m not on instagram and rarely on google plus … could I just post on my regular facebook page and hashtag (I think I’ve seen above that I can) or do I need to post on the clickitupanotch fb page? Guess I really should start that instagram account. Just can’t bear another app/social network to add to my already too long list!
I will join in any case :)
x
I need to do this. Have some great opportunities in June to challenge myself more! http://instagram.com/mamajennybee
I’ll join the challenge . IG: ec_stephens
I’m in! I actually just committed to trying a 365, but am going to try a different theme, challenge, or technique each month.
Probably most of my photos will go on my blog, but I’ll try to add them to G+ as well (https://plus.google.com/u/0/100496817992996923861/posts), and maybe post a few on Instagram (www.instagram.com/honeyandcheese)
Im in @amberncasey
Hi, I’d love to join you. I’m in my 3rd year of a 365 project but beginning to flag now, so a reminder to edit daily is good :-)
Eek! Trying to teach this (older) lady some new tricks. I’ve never done a photography challenge nor have I ever posted a photo to Instagram, but I’m going to bite the bullet and try this starting with the June challenge. Wish me luck.
I will join in! My insta is @catseatdogsmakes.
I forgot to include that I’m @ravejest in Instagram.
This is my first photography challenge. I’m a teacher and my school year ends today, so it seems like a good time to get started learning about my new camera. My photos will have to be uploaded to Facebook though.
Good luck to everyone involved!
I’ve never tried anything like this before, but there is always a first time. I am going to try this!!
I just hope I understand how to download the photos to instagram. ig grandmum6008.
I would love to join. Hopefully, I can keep up!
My first official SAHM day is June 2nd and I’m having a hard time on my 365! This should help! IG: msjackson219
I will give it a go…I have never tried one of these before, but what the hey!
http://instagram.com/msjackson219
I’ll try! :)
http://www.instagram.com/thelittlemule
Count me in too. IG bengland
My first time doing photography challenge http://Instagram.com/zencat3
I’m in Instagram @soakley_30
Looking forward to giving it a go, hopefully I get past day 3 lol
I just had my first child so a pic a day should be easy :-) I’ve been wanting to do a 30 day or 365 challenge IG desiree_stone
I would love to do this but I don’t have either types of account. Is it okay to use our facebook accounts? I really hope to see some improvement in my photography skills.
Count me in!
http://instagram.com/monicacastro
Ig photosbysherry.. Never done a challenge before but I might can do this!
I’m in! Storygirl68 on Instagram!
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I’m in. I mostly do FB but will try to post more stuff to Instragram. @craica
I’d love to join in!!
Sounds fun!
@kbaileyphotography
I’ve never done anything like this but want to improve my novice skills and I love your site so I’m in. Thanks for sharing your expertise. Instagram – http://Instagram.com/debslife
I’m so in! I’ve been trying to get back into my photography. Perfect timing! Vmgordon25 on IG.
Ill take the challenge follow me @ThisMommyRockz
I’m in… Very excited about this. Just to hear what you think about my photos! Excited!!!
Hi, very excited to do this and hear your comments more than all. Can’t wait to see everyone’s pics
My instegram is einat235
Email [email protected]
I have alot going on in June and there should be lots of photo-worthy moments! Looking forward to it! Instagram @songbird3073
So fun! http://instagram.com/leilanianderson
I’m on Instagram, http://Instagram.com/t21026
I’m in!
I’m in ! IG: @celesteseattle
Looking forward to giving this a go! @sarahkrahnert
I’ve not done one before.. let’s give it a go!
Yes! I am ready! IG: krittykrew
I’m definitely in, I look forward to this challenge. Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to meet you in September at the clickaway conference. My IG is @snaphappy_mommom! Thank you for sharing!
Count me in!
Wanting to improve! I’m in! @pattistem2002 IG
I am in!
I’m in! My IG is bananna119!
I am in ….. Photography is my favorite
I am in… Love photography!
Great, my INSTEGRAM is davidmazafi
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My INSTEGRAM is @ danielmazafi
I am INSTEGRAM @ haileymazafi
I’m in. IG account: http://instagram.com/marlowamy
I’m in!! Follow me on Instagram chrismeritt
Thinking about giving this a go. I just set up my google plus profile: not sure how to share a link to it but I am at Tamara Dawn Images and I liked you and shutterbagsusa :).
I want to give this a shot too!
I’ll give it a go….
I’m in!
http://instagram.com/kharmijo
My Instagram is @trulytydotxom excited to get going!
yes, I want to do this…. this is silly, I’ve signed up for Instagram but not sure how to use it. I need help.
Definitely! Love this!
IG: whispering_dreamer
Waited twenty some odd years for my first real camera and finally received the Christmas gift of a lifetime! Just joined Instagram and would love to really learn more and perfect my photography skills so I am in @jennifer.frolish .
yes I am in :)
I am totally in!! @photographybysd
Thanks! Looking forward to it!
I’m in! This hobby has been put on the back burner and I haven’t done anything with my limited photography skills in so long. Sounds like fun.
tsander61
My 365 photo project fizzled so I’m hoping to restart it w/ this 30 day photo challenge!
IG jenhado
I’m in! I love IG challenges. I’m @alexishelmrath.
I am going to do this! I have yet to do a photography challenge. I keep saying I’m going to, but then never follow through. I think this will be a great way to start the summer and capture life!
I started yesterday and late today I post the #2. My Google is +Wagner Picolo and Instagram @picolowa.
I´m waiting you there!
I forgot to add my google plus ID number on a previous comment 117233422482480841506.
I hope I did this right and look forward to joining in the fun!
I’m joining in! I’m taking a real live photography class in my hometown on June 7th so I’m excited to have a place to practice what I’m learning. I love your sight for some great, readable tutorials and advice. Thanks for hosting this for us!
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JeanetteMyYonderMountain1/posts
I’m know I’m starting a little late, but can’t wait to get in on the fun!
I’m in, a little late, but better than not at all. I need the push to improve my photography.
IG @annerowell
I follow and read you hints, tips etc, but I feel as a man I would be out of place a little among all you talented ladies…. perhaps I should not be registered on the list but I enjoy the mailings etc
Yay! I am excited for my first photography challenge! Follow me on IG @ julierennerphotography
Thanks so much!
I’m doing this…and it just happens to be my youngest sons birthday month :) I’m going to make him a mini-album when the month is over so we can all enjoy it together. Him being 3, it’s going to make it a bit of a challenge, since he never sits still, so this should surely help my skills, LOL!
I’m a little late, but I’m in!
I’d like to join! I’m late but I hope that’s ok.
I’d like to join.
count me in!
+Nancy Compton-Willaford
@nancyeileen
I’ve never been great at sticking through these challenges. But I would love to try again. You can follow me on google+
https://plus.google.com/u/0/116116829390728169685/posts
Just read this email…I am in!! But missing June 2. I will just add on an extra one at the end. Excited!!
I’m so excited about your challenge. I’ve been looking for something that’s not quite a year long project but something I can do to make connections with others & hopeful a few IG friends. can’t wait to see everyone’s post!
+ Emily Santome Photography , Las Vegas, NV
IG @emilysantomephotography
FB @emilysantomephotography
Yay! In! http://instagram.com/missywilliams
I’ve been sharing publicly on my FB page at https://www.facebook.com/dawn.demeo and my Google+ page at https://plus.google.com/+DawnDeMeo
Sounds like fun Mrochephotography
Sounds like fun MissyOlmeda
How can I take part of the challenge and where can I submit my picture?
You can post on Instagram or Google plus, that is where I’ll be checking the hashtag :)
@nancyeileenphotography
facebook is a BIG public photo arena for me: http://www.facebook.com/nancyeileenphotos
take a peek :)
I am always looking for challenges like this to help me improve my photography. It is like anything you wish to improve…practice, practice, practice….using Instagram @ rmom352
I really love your tips and ideas. I’m going to start with this challenge today, even if it’s already the 5th. Instagram: @buraktosunn
http://macknificientphotography.blogspot.com
Thanks!!!!
I am trying really hard to get a picture taken everyday, but my follow through is terrible when it comes to getting them on my computer and uploaded. I am excited to wok on taking pictures daily and improving my skills.
I am doing #clickaday on both instagram and my blog :)
So far it has been a blast, but as it is ending I am running out of things to shoot. i need kids of the human or pert variety.
IG @ AKA_KEB
I am attempting to rebuild the business and started the #clickaday on Instagram and starting my blog.
IG: tovphotography
Twitter: @tovphotography
Can’t wait to do this challenge! I’m in the beginning stages of my photography business so I can’t wait to challenge myself to improve and grow.
IG: freshmixmomma
Twitter: freshmixmomma