Photo Genius Photo Challenge
Launched in March 2020 and Initially called the "lockdown challenge", this project began as a way to help people improve their photography skills whilst having fun and staying safely at home during Covid lockdowns. The popularity of the challenges grew way beyond our expectations with people taking part from all over the world and over 434,000 views of the challenge videos on YouTube.
As covid restrictions began to be lifted the challenges became monthly and concluded once we were able to return to business and resume running our courses and workshops once again in Brisbane.
In total there are 31 challenge themes, we hope you have fun taking part and challenging yourself to try different things and take better photos.
JOIN THE CHALLENGE (it's FREE)
Below you will find a list of challenge themes, we encourage you to start at the beginning and to try as many as possible as each one will require a different approach, skill set and camera settings. Many of the challenges also have a dedicated video that you can watch that will feature tips and ideas to inspire and help you complete the challenge.
You can view a complete playlist featuring all challenges on YouTube here.
We also invite you to share your images on Instagram or post on to our Facebook group using the individual challenge hashtag so we can find and view your images.
Entry is open to everybody and you can even use any camera or smartphone.
Please note this is not a competition, you can take part in any challenge at any time - have fun!
We hope you enjoy the challenges and have fun.
Challenge 1
Our first challenge is : Food & Drink
Watch the video for more details as well as tips and inspiration.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek1
Challenge 2
The theme is : Painting with Light
Watch the video for more details as well as tips and inspiration.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek2
Challenge 3
The theme is : Abstract photography
Watch the video for more details as well as tips and inspiration.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek3
Challenge 4
The theme is : Depth of Field
Watch the video for more details as well as tips and inspiration.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek4
Challenge 5
The theme is : Composition
This weeks it's a three image challenge, watch the video for more details as well as tips and inspiration.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek5
Challenge 6
The theme is : Black & White
Watch the video for tips on how to set your camera & capture beautiful Black & White images.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek6
Challenge 7
The theme is : Night Photography
Watch the video for more info & tips on taking amazing photos after dark.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek7
Challenge 8
The theme is : Macro photography
Watch the video for how to shoot macro without a macro lens.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek8
Challenge 9
The theme is : Perspective
Learn how to adjust lens focal length to affect perspective for more creative images.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek9
Challenge 10
The theme is : Portrait photography
Watch the video for tips on portrait and self-portrait photography.
This weeks hashtag is
#pgweek10
Challenge 11
The theme is : Colour
Watch the video for tips on portrait and self-portrait photography.
This months hashtag is
#pgc11
Challenge 12
The theme is : Movement & motion
Watch the video for more info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc12
Challenge 13
The theme is : Reflections
Watch the video for more info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc13
Challenge 14
The theme is : Bokeh
Watch the video for more info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc14
Challenge 15
The theme is : Product photography
Watch the video for more info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc15
Challenge 16
The theme is : Double exposure photography
Watch the video for more info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc16
Challenge 17
The theme is : HDR Photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#pgc17
Challenge 18
The theme is : Long Exposures
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius18
Challenge 19
The theme is : Silhouettes & composition
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius19
Challenge 20
The theme is : Create a photo essay
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius20
Challenge 21
The theme is : Toy photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius21
Challenge 22
The theme is : Minimalist photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius22
Challenge 23
The theme is : Panoramic photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius23
Challenge 24
The theme is : Pet & wildlife photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius24
Challenge 25
The theme is : Architecture photography
Watch the video for info and tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius25
Challenge 26
The theme is : High key photography
Join the group on Facebook
This months hashtag is
#photogenius26
Challenge 27
The theme is : Water
More info & tips click here
This months hashtag is
#photogenius27
Challenge 28
The theme is : Cars
Take images of cars, they can be parked, moving, old or new and shot at night or day.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius28
Challenge 29
The theme is : Street photography
Take a walk and capture a series of images that tell a story of the environment and world around you.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius29
Challenge 30
The theme is : Symmetry & patterns
Look for and capture subjects that have repeating patterns and / or elements of symmetry.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius30
Challenge 31
The theme is : Christmas lights / night photography
Capture Christmas lights at night or in low light,
watch the video for tips.
This months hashtag is
#photogenius31