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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Current Challenge: Black & White
Black & white photography invites us to see the world differently. Without colour to guide the eye, we rely on light, shadow, texture and tone to tell the story.
This challenge is about thinking in monochrome - training your eye to spot contrast, shape, and mood. It’s not just a colour photo turned grey, it’s a way of seeing.
Black and white can work for any genre, but good B&W relies heavily on these tips...
- Be Aware of Contrast: Strong differences between light and dark make monochrome images pop.
- Think in Shapes & Lines: Stripped of colour, your composition relies more on form and structure.
- Emphasise Texture: Weathered wood, skin, fabric, leaves. Textures often come alive in black & white - but you MUST pay attention to the next tip.
- Watch the Light: Side lighting reveals form and shadow. Backlighting can create drama. Soft flat light can work too on certain subjects (like the girl running through the trees opposite) but use it intentionally.
- Shoot in B&W: The B&W image in the screen will help you see what works in monochrome better than shooting tons of colour and hoping for success in post production.
Check the dates and info below ⬇️
To Enter This Challenge
- Join the Photo Creative Facebook group
- Upload 1 entry to the Album (available 3-4 days before closing date)
- Add a few words about your image in the description
CLOSES FOR ENTRIES: 11.59pm UK Time - Sunday 22 February 2026
LIVE FEEDBACK: 7.00pm UK Time - Thursday 26 February 2026
A link to the live YouTube feedback session will be shared in the group a couple of days in advance.
Rules
- Images must be made AFTER the challenge is announced
- 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
- No AI images.
Challenge albums open 3-4 days before the closing date
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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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