30 Days Of Photography Prompts

Author: Alyice Edrich

Creative Writing Prompts For Photography How-To Articles

Take an idea below, modify it, change, it, or expand on it. But whatever you do, don’t stop until you turn it into a 500 to 1,000 word how-to article for photography and parenting magazines. (Remember to cite your sources.)

Why choose digital over film photography?
How to tell a story using your photographs.
How to pick the perfect photographs for your scrapbook.
Using photographs as arts ‘n craft projects.
Turning old photographs into memory quilts: picking the right pictures, paper, cloth, etc.
# Ways to use old photographs to decorate your home or office.
How to turn your love of photography into a work of art.
How to take family photographs that look like a professional took them.
How to choose the right background for your photo shoots.
What does slowing your shutter speed down do for your pictures?
What is a light meter used for?
Why is blurring the background and keeping the subject sharp important in some photo shoots?
What cameras are best for families on the go?
Should I manually focus in or use auto focus?
When is the best time to use the flash?
How can I prevent getting red eyes when using my flash?
How do I get rid of shadows when it’s really sunny or cloudy outside?
When is it important to focus on the subject and when is it important to focus on the surroundings?
When taking photos as a tourist, I always include someone in the picture as proof that we’ve been there, is there a better way to do this so that I get the full effect of the trip?
What are other ways of taking pictures of my family, instead of just having them pose in front of the camera?
How to take pictures that don’t cut off your subject’s head.
How to prevent over (or under) exposure.
How to protect your film from photo lab mistakes. (Or how to fix photo lab mistakes.)
How to use natural light in your photographs.
How to use indoor light in your photographs.
How to take outdoor pictures at night.
How to take quality pictures during different types of weather: snow storms, lightening, heavy rain, etc.
How to create visual effects using your surroundings.
How to take pictures of landscaping.
How to take action pictures that don’t look blurry.

Bonus Round:

Practice interviewing. Call a few colleagues, friends, or family members and ask questions related to the theme of your choice. Then weave the article around the quotes.
Talk to an award-winning photographer or owner of a photographer studio and let him/her know that you don’t have an assignment yet, but you will pitch the article to a target-appropriate magazine.