Photo Creative
Free Photography Challenges And Feedback Sessions
A new photo challenge is issued to our Photo Creative Facebook group as a project for you to work on, developing your camera and creative skills.
A Live feedback session accompanies each challenge on my Youtube channel.
The group is a lively, supportive community of over 7,000 photographers of all levels.
Current challenge, links, dates etc below... ⬇️
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It's not expected - but it is very much appreciated
We all like to be paid for our work and expertise. If you have gotten value from theses challenges please consider making a small monthly donation equivalent cost of coffee and cake once a month. It's very little to ask and when enough of you do it - it keeps the group going.
Current Challenge: Pool Of Light
Light is the foundation of photography. It shapes every photo, defining mood, texture, and depth. Understanding light - its direction, quality, and intensity - allows photographers to control their compositions, tell viewers what an image is about by highlighting details and creating atmosphere. It’s not just about capturing what’s visible, but about sculpting with light to bring a vision to life.
Simply put, light is the photographer’s most essential tool and this challenge is intended to make you look at light and find ways to use a pool (or pools) of it to highlight your subject. You may need to argue with your light meter and expose for a specific area to do this.
These examples of using pools of light are from my recent research trip for a photo workshop on the island of Madeira. I suggest you study the portrait image closely and think about why I photographed the lady where I did.
You can use whatever genre you wish.
Enhance your skills and inspiration with one of my online courses or join me in person on a photo-workshop







Info, dates and times...
- Join the Photo Creative Facebook group
- Upload 1 entry to the Pool Of Light album (available 1 week before closing date)
- Add a few words about your image in the description
- CLOSES FOR ENTRIES: 11.59pm GMT - Sunday 23rd February 2025 [UK Time]
- LIVE FEEDBACK: 7.00pm GMT - Thursday 27th February 2025 [UK Time]
Feedback is on my YouTube. A link will be shared in the group a couple of days beforehand.
Not everyone will get a mention, but you can get regular feedback and more by joining my Picture Perfect Mentor Group.
Rules
- ONE image per person per challenge
- Upload your image to designated album in the Facebook group by 23:59pm [UK Time] on the closing date of each challenge
- Include the weekly #hashtag in the text field and a caption which includes the challenge title
- Challenge albums will be open 1 week before challenge closes
No archive or AI images
Please shoot for the challenge. We learn and grow by doing - not sitting back and being lazy. Archive and AI images will be discounted.
Feedback and mentoring improves your photos
Find out about the Picture Perfect private group...
Photo Creative was only intended to be for 12 weeks and stemmed from a time in people's lives where they really had to re-evaluate their approach to photography, and life in general! - Lockdown.
Today it has grown to be a supportive, inspirational and fun - ever growing group of like-minded budding and experienced photographers alike!
Good luck, don't be shy and get stuck in! I look forward to seeing your images...
Best wishes
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