Photo Prompts: Light
Photo Prompts: Light
Light is the foundation of every meaningful photograph — and it’s something you already have access to every day.
These prompts are designed to help you notice how natural light moves through your home and how small shifts in where you stand can completely change the feeling of a photo. No special equipment required. Just observation and practice.
Each prompt is gentle, flexible, and meant to fit into real life.
How to Use These Light Prompts
You don’t need to complete these in order.
You don’t need perfect conditions.
Choose one prompt, try it once, and let that be enough. Over time, you’ll start to naturally see better light without thinking about it.
Weekly Photo Prompts
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Week One: Window Light
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Week Two: Morning Light (coming soon)
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Week Three: Backlighting (coming soon)
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Week Four: Light & Shadow (coming soon)
Part of a Larger Project
These prompts are part of The Everyday Childhood Photo Project — a free, year-long photo project offering simple weekly prompts to help moms and dads document childhood with intention using only their phone.