Photo challenges (or photo “assignments”) are a great way of helping us to step out of our comfort zones with the camera. We post one new challenge to our forums monthly, were everyone is welcome to push themselves in coming up with spectacular photos based on the theme which we assign! Remember, the name of the game here is not only great photography, but having fun and thinking creatively. And your assignment theme is…

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #62 Theme: Rain
Timeframe: Feb 1st to Feb 15th, 2012
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #62: Rain (PhotographyBB Forums)

The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW representing the given theme.

Shooting in the rain is (in my humble opinion) one of the BEST things you can do for your photography. Most people are scared to try it, which is why we don’t often see photos taken in the rain; and when we do – they are usually quite stunning. A simple plastic bag and elastic band can protect your camera, or even try shooting-through a window if you don’t want to venture outside. Want to create something truly unique? Try shooing in the rain at night – colours and light come alive through reflections. How ever you choose to approach this assignment, put some thought into it and have a blast.

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

Photo challenges (or photo “assignments”) are a great way of helping us to step out of our comfort zones with the camera. We post one new challenge to our forums monthly, were everyone is welcome to push themselves in coming up with spectacular photos based on the theme which we assign! Remember, the name of the game here is not only great photography, but having fun and thinking creatively. And your assignment theme is…

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #61 Theme: The Shadow of an Object
Timeframe: Jan 16th to Jan 31st, 2012
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #61: The Shadow of an Object (PhotographyBB Forums)

The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW representing the given theme.

We’ve done shadows before, but this time we’re doing it with a twist – the shadow must be of an inanimate object. Working with shadows are a great way to improve both composition and your skill with light. Will you use a flash, or natural lighting? Shadows are a great subject as they are devoid of detail, and thus challenge you to work with form and shape. Will your object’s shadow be instantly recognizable or abstract? All is fair game, and everyone is welcome to participate. Be creative and have fun.

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

We haven’t done a grab bag post in a while, but there’s just too many exciting things going on in the world of photography right now that I couldn’t resist putting one together. Let’s skip all the preamble and get straight to the good stuff!

New Photo Assignment

We’ve just put up a new photography assignment in the forums. Our photography assignments are open to absolutely everyone. We know that it can be difficult to push ourselves creatively sometimes, and that’s exactly why we have these assignment challenges. The goal is to get you to break out of any comfort zones, try something new, and to push yourself – to grow.

This one runs from Dec 2nd to Dec 15th, and any submissions to the assignment must be shot during that window. The theme for the assignment is: Reflections. What I love about this particular theme is that it really forces us to look at the world a bit differently. Put your creative caps on, and have a ball shooting this one. We only have two simple rules to follow (which can be found in the assignment posting), and entries are to be submitted here. Happy shooting!

Christmas Around the World

This is an opportunity to submit your photos and have them published in our magazine! We often feature different locations in our “Photography Around the World” column, and every December we do a “Christmas Around the World” feature article. Send us up to TWO photos that show us what Christmas looks like in your city/town. It can be of anything unique to your city – a parade, celebration, tree lighting, decorations, you name it… Here are the guidelines:

1. You may submit up to TWO photos. Must be
2. original images, and shot by you.
3.   Images are to be submitted in JPEG format at a MAXIMUM of 1200 pixels on the long edge.
4.  You may also include a brief (max. 50 words) description of your image(s).
5.  You MUST include the following: Your name, along with the name of the city/town featured.
6.  By submitting your photos, you give us permission to publish them in PhotographyBB Magazine.
7.  Submissions are to be emailed to: xmas2011@photographybb.com by Dec. 15th, 2011.

You may submit photos from previous year’s events, since I know many of them may not have taken place yet for this year. This isn’t a photo assignment or challenge, simply a chance to show off your town during Christmastime!

Free eBook from Craft & Vision – PSYCHE!

So, yesterday was the launch date for the free ebook – Craft & Vision: 11 Ways to Improve Your Photography and umm… let’s just say, it was so popular that the server blew up. Twice. The downloading issues are all resolved now, so if you weren’t able to get your free copy yesterday, then definitely go for it again today. I promise it’ll be there (crossing fingers!).

Download it here: http://www.photographybb.com/free-ebook

Win a Drobo…AGAIN!

That’s right! We had TWO Drobo winners for our October draw, and the generous folks at Drobo have ponied up another free Drobo for us to giveaway. You can only win if you ENTER so go ahead and click that green button to get your name in! If you entered previously, you must submit your name again to this brand new draw.

Of course, Drobo makes a great gift for any photography enthusiast. It’s one of the safest places you can store your digital image files, and they are just a breeze to setup. Finding Christmas presents can be challenging for “the person who has everything” and Drobo makes a pretty unique gift. So if you have someone in your life who you don’t mind spending a pretty penny on, check out some of the holiday specials at Drobo and give the gift of peace-of-mind this year.

Have a Very Merry Photoshop… umm.. Christmas!

Last year we put out a few Photoshop card templates, which I would like to bring to your attention again. There’s only three at the moment (I promise I’ll try to add more… quickly!). They are sized to 5×7 which so they can be output at your local photo printer, which is a nice size for a photo-card. Each one has space to drop in a photo of your choice, then add your own personalized text which can be different for each recipient. I do this every year for my extended family members, and each time it’s a hit! Download the Templates Here

Also, if you love to play around in Photoshop, try making your own card template using these AMAZING free Christmas brushes from one of my favourite Photoshop websites – Brusheezy!

So, that’s all for today folks. If you have any Photoshop templates or brushes links, or would just like to say hi – go for it in the comments section and spread the love. Stay safe while out there shooting for the photo assignments. I look forward to seeing all of the entries, and have a great weekend. Happy Holidays!

Photo challenges (or photo “assignments”) are a great way of helping us to step out of our comfort zones with the camera. We post one new challenge to our forums monthly, were everyone is welcome to push themselves in coming up with spectacular photos based on the theme which we assign! Remember, the name of the game here is not only great photography, but having fun and thinking creatively. And your assignment theme is…

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #55 Theme: Landmarks
Timeframe: June 13th to June 29th, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Landmarks
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #55: Landmarks (PhotographyBB Forums)

Landmarks come in all shapes and sizes; statues, buildings, parks, or other, landmarks are a challenging subject to photograph uniquely since they are usually photographed by so many people. Your challenge will be to find an interesting and creative way to photograph a landmark in your area, perhaps in a way that has never been done before. Have fun with this one, let your creativity run wild!

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

It’s that time again folks! After a few weeks off from photo assignments, we’re back with a brand new challenge just in time for the weekend. As the weather (for many of us) is finally starting to warm up and dry out a bit, we thought we’d go with an assignment which will most likely find you shooting outdoors. Remember, the name of the game here is not only great photography, but having fun and thinking creatively. And your assignment theme is…

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #54 Theme: In-Flight (or, Things That Fly)
Timeframe: May 19th to May 31st, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: In-Flight
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #54: In-Flight (PhotographyBB Forums)

We’re fully expecting to see spectacular photographs of birds and airplanes, but we’re also looking forward to seeing the creative “outside-the-box” interpretations of how you decide to capture the theme of “in-flight.” Have fun with this one, and show us your best!

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

It’s “time” for another photo assignment to push your boundaries and creative limits. Remember, these challenges exist to give you a little nudge out of your photo comfort zones while providing some fun inspiration for your photography. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate to help gain experience, learn new techniques, and simply have fun!

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #53 Theme: Solitude
Timeframe: April 8th to April 20th, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Solitude
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #53: Solitude (PhotographyBB Forums)

The state or feeling of solitude should prove to be an interesting theme in pushing yourselves creatively. We try to promote the concept of telling a story with your photography, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our members capture the essence of “solitude.”

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

It’s “time” for another photo assignment to push your boundaries and creative limits. Remember, these challenges exist to give you a little nudge out of your photo comfort zones while providing some fun inspiration for your photography. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate to help gain experience, learn new techniques, and simply have fun!

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #52 Theme: Time
Timeframe: Mar 3rd to Mar 16th, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Time
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #52: Time (PhotographyBB Forums)

Time is one of those intangibles which is one of the most important elements of any photo. The timing of your shot, or the shutter speed used whether to capture motion or freeze an instantaneous moment. How will you capture the essence of “time” in a single frame?

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

We’re back with another challenging theme in our new round of photo assignments! After a short break, your new theme has just been announced! As we’ve seen with some of the recent themes such as “Beginning” and “Simplicty”, the participants have really pushed themselves to come up with some inspiring ways of representing the given themes, and thats exactly what these challenges are all about!

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #51 Theme: Chaos
Timeframe: Feb 2nd to Feb 16th, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Chaos
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #51: Chaos (PhotographyBB Forums)

Chaos can be represented in any number of ways. Is it the traffic you experience on your way to work? Perhaps, like me, it is the never-ending maze of cords and cables under your desk? Or maybe it represents something larger such as a state of being? Push your creative, artistic, and technical limits, and show us your best “chaos” imagery!

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

As we approach the year end and get ready to kick off a brand new year, we are making a commitment to bring you even more challenging assignment themes. Our previous “Simplicity” assignment brought forth some truly inspiring entries, so we look forward to a new year full of creative photography from all of you. With that said, here is your challenge in ending the year and starting off a brand new one…

The Assignment Theme Is…

Assignment #50 Theme: Beginning
Timeframe: Dec 29th to Jan 12th, 2011
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Beginning
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #50: Beginning (PhotographyBB Forums)

For many of us, the start of a brand new year brings a new beginning, things we plan to learn, resolutions, and a fresh start. How will you interpret and photograph something that represents the beginning?

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!

When viewing/appreciating photography (and visual arts in general), often the most simple scenes and themes wind up connecting most strongly with the viewers. As we prepare to start a new year, we are going to be elevating the level of our photo assignment themes to capture more than just the visual, and push our members to really consider the connection to the viewers of their photography.

The Assignment Is…

Assignment #49 Theme: Simplicity
Timeframe: Dec 3rd to Dec 15th, 2010
The challenge is to take a BRAND NEW showing the theme: Simplicity
Entries are to be submitted here: Assignment #49: Simplicity(PhotographyBB Forums)

This should be a real challenge with many creative submissions. The act of capturing something simple while evoking some sort of emotion is a skill which takes lots of practice. This photo assignment should prove to be enlightening for both our photographers and the viewers. Be creative and have fun shooting this theme!

Important (Please Read): With all of our photo assignments, the object (besides having fun) is to learn something new, even if that means learning how to see the world around you in a different way. Therefore, we only accept entries for new photos which have been taken during the assignment time frame (see above). You may submit up to 3 entries in total, and the top 3 photos will be selected and published (with image acknowledgments) in an upcoming issue of the PhotographyBB Online Magazine.

Click HERE to Submit Your Photo!

Why Should You Participate?

In our efforts to help photographers grow and improve, our photography assignments are designed to test and push your creative bounds to the limit. These photo assignments are intended to encourage our members to see the world in different ways, try new camera techniques, and photograph subject which you may normally shy away from. We feel that in doing this, you will ultimately find new challenges for yourself which will help us to all grow as photographers. Our photography assignments are open to everyone at all skill levels and are to be submitted through our assignments section in the PhotographyBB Forums. Membership is completely free and you can register in seconds, so feel free to join our community of photographers where we participate in assignments, share photos, and discuss photography all day long. We have a supportive and friendly community of photographers and beginners, and this is a great way to get to know one another. Have fun, and happy photographing!