Welcome to thegashaus.com’s first photo challenge! Get ready to embark on a captivating journey that will ignite your creativity and inspire your photographic skills. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this year-long challenge is designed to push your boundaries, encourage experimentation, and capture the beauty of the world around us.
Each week, we’ll provide you with a unique theme to explore through your lens, allowing you to unleash your imagination and discover new perspectives. Let’s build our community of photography enthusiasts, share your stunning images, and let’s embark on this exhilarating visual adventure together. Let the 52-Week Photo Challenge begin!
- No more than one entry per person per week will be accepted, if more than one image is submitted only the first will be counted
- All images are subject to review by thegashaus.com staff prior to inclusion in the challenge gallery
- Images must be taken in the week for each topic (otherwise it’s not a challenge)
- Photos taken with any gear are welcome (phone, digital, film)!
The challenge starts Sunday, June 25th. Entries are due the following Saturday and every Saturday thereafter for the next year.
- Self-Portrait: Capture an image that represents your true self.
- Macro Magic: Get up close and capture the intricate details of a small subject.
- Golden Hour: Shoot during the magical time just after sunrise or before sunset.
- Urban Jungle: Find beauty in the concrete jungle and capture an urban scene.
- Silhouette: Photograph a subject against a bright background to create a captivating silhouette.
- Reflections: Seek out reflective surfaces and capture intriguing reflections.
- Motion Blur: Experiment with capturing movement to create dynamic and artistic images.
- Minimalism: Simplify your composition and capture a visually striking minimalist photograph.
- Architecture: Photograph stunning buildings and structures in your surroundings.
- Nature’s Patterns: Find patterns in nature and capture them in a visually appealing way.
- Shadows: Use shadows creatively to enhance your composition and evoke mood.
- Street Photography: Capture candid moments of everyday life in the streets.
- Water: Explore the beauty and fluidity of water in your photographs.
- Black and White: Experiment with monochrome photography to convey emotions and contrast.
- Texture: Seek out interesting textures and photograph them up close.
- Portraits: Capture the essence of a person through a well-executed portrait.
- Food Photography: Make your food look appetizing and capture it in an artistic way.
- Still Life: Create a visually appealing arrangement and photograph it with care.
- Landscape: Capture the beauty of vast landscapes, be it mountains, deserts, or seascapes.
- Night Photography: Embrace the darkness and capture intriguing nighttime scenes.
- Childhood Memories: Photograph objects or scenes that evoke nostalgia and childhood memories.
- Colorful: Seek out vibrant colors and create a visually stunning image.
- Travel: Document your travels and capture the essence of the places you visit.
- Nature Macro: Focus on the details of plants, flowers, or insects in a natural setting.
- High Key: Experiment with bright lighting to create a high-key image with minimal shadows.
- Low Key: Explore the drama of low lighting and create a moody image.
- Candid Moments: Capture spontaneous moments that reveal authentic emotions.
- Symmetry: Look for symmetrical subjects and compose your shot accordingly.
- Abstract: Let your creativity flow and capture abstract images that intrigue the viewer.
- Negative Space: Use empty spaces strategically to create a powerful visual impact.
- Emotions: Capture and convey strong emotions through your photographs.
- Morning Rituals: Document your morning routine or capture someone else’s.
- Golden Autumn: Embrace the colors of fall and capture the beauty of autumn.
- Rule of Thirds: Compose your shot using the rule of thirds for a balanced image.
- Weather: Capture the beauty and power of different weather conditions.
- Lines and Patterns: Look for lines and repetitive patterns in your environment and photograph them.
- Reflections in Water: Seek out bodies of water to capture stunning reflections.
- Up Close: Focus on a small subject and capture its details from a unique perspective.
- Vintage: Give your photograph a vintage look and feel, evoking nostalgia.
- Framing: Use natural elements or architectural elements to frame your subject.
- Shadow Play: Experiment with shadows to create interesting and artistic compositions.
- Love: Capture the essence of love and affection in your photographs.
- Everyday Objects: Turn ordinary objects into extraordinary subjects through your photography.
- Long Exposure: Experiment with long exposure to create unique and dreamy images.
- Patterns in Architecture: Find interesting patterns and shapes in architectural structures.
- Black and White Portraits: Photograph people in black and white, emphasizing their features and emotions.
- Contrasts: Capture and highlight contrasting elements in your composition.
- Fire and Light: Experiment with capturing the mesmerizing beauty of fire and artificial light.
- Animal Kingdom: Photograph animals in their natural habitat or explore the world of pets.
- Sunrise: Wake up early and capture the beauty of the world awakening.
- Hidden Gems: Discover and photograph hidden or lesser-known places in your area.
- Endings: Capture the theme of “endings” and interpret it creatively through your photographs.