So I’ve been taking lots of photos in the past month ~ remember foto february ~ never a shortage of prompts or ideas.

Last week I finished the Souvenir Foto School alphabet challenge, and a challenge it was at times. Although I’m really happy with finishing it and the outcome. And I’m also happy I never got sick of my theme. It was, mostly, a lot of fun. An update with the last few photos to come.

So then without  challenge of creating some letters out of food every day, I decided to jump  into Chantelle’s photo a day challenge for march on Instagram.

Photo challenges of any kind are such a great way to practice your photography, and to keep snapping. Without the prompts of a daily challenge, I find it all too easy to go days without picking up  a camera.

And you don’t need to follow someone else’s lead. Set yourself your own challenge ~ you could do a self-portrait a day, a week, a month; you could do a simple 365 project; or take photos based around a colour or subject. Set your own guidelines and your own deadlines. And whenever your mojo is lacking a little, go back to your challenge and take some photos.

I find challenges are not confining or limiting either, but, getting in the habit of taking photos, joining in with a group, and seeing others’ ideas, will only help fill your own creativity well. I love seeing how other people interpret a theme or a prompt. It pushes me to think outside the box a little, too. A lot “I didn’t think of that” moments. And it spurs me on for the next one.

Today’s #marchphotoaday prompt is “a smile”. And well, we are a little tired, cranky and harried here this Monday morning to elicit too many smiles. And so I found this gal among the Lego stash ~ and if you pop a pair of glasses on her, well it could be me!

{photo taken with my iPhone with a macro lens attached}

PS. Have you seen my Facebook page? I had a little photo fun with the timeline cover image. Would love you to check it out and tell me what you think!