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Want to improve your photography? Taking on a photo 365, photo a day, project365, or a selfie 365 challenge? Failure is no longer an option thanks to thousands of ideas from the LEARN PHOTO365 photography assignment generator app.

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A unique app that is all about TAKING better photographs... not about doing things TO your photographs. From iPhoneographers to SLR shooters, beginners to pros, this app is chock full of assignments to get your creative juices flowing.

Hundreds of Assignments

Camera settings. Creative Techniques. Composition. Lenses. Light. Landscape. People. And More

Thousands of Random Possibilities

Unlimited combinations of random objects, places, techniques, and scavenger hunt lists will provide tons of inspiration.

Photo 365/52/30 List

Never fail at a Photo365 again. Get a full list of assignment for the year, 52 week, or 30 day challenge.

Favourite Assignment

Save your fav assignments on an easy-to-access list so you don't have to search them out.

Challenge Your Friends

Get your friends in on the fun by sharing your assignments via email, Facebook, and Twitter. (iOS only for now)

Stop taking the same old boring selfies. Get a list of ideas that will bring yours to the next level.

Daily Reminder

Keep your Photo 365 on track by letting the app send you a daily reminder to give you that kick in the butt.

No Network Required

Stuck in a photo rut deep in the Amazon Jungle? No worries. App is fully contained, so no need of wi-fi or network.

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700+ example images for inspiration, along with info on camera settings, lenses, and techniques to use.

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LearnPhoto365 app: Our first take

End that creativity rut and actually finish a photo challenge with the learnphoto365 app.

From college classes to online tutorials, there are almost just as many ways to learn photography as there are cameras on Amazon. But there’s one method that every photographer uses to hone their craft: practice. Starting a 365-day photo challenge makes that practice a priority, but comes with the risk of burnout after the ideas simply stop coming. Fortunately, this is 2017, and as with so many other aspects of our lives, there’s an app for that: LearnPhoto365 Photography Assignment Generator.

LearnPhoto365 serves as both a platform for sending daily push notifications to remind you to actually do the challenge and a method for generating new challenge ideas when the lack of inspiration strikes. The app includes both pre-written assignments and programs that randomly generate a much larger variety of potential shoots. Available on both iOS and Android platforms, the app has a free version with a smaller number of assignments and a full $4.99 version. For iOS users, there’s also a $1.99 version that focuses on iPhone photography instead of universal challenges that can be shot with any DSLR or mirrorless camera .

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A challenge tailored to your style — even if that’s selfies

The app opens with a menu allowing you to choose from a list of photo challenges, randomly generate an assignment, access favorites, or start a long term challenge. While the name suggests a daily photo challenge, users can also choose less intense 52-week or 30-day challenges.

There’s a good amount of pre-written assignments, but the app’s real gem is the nine random assignment generators.

Along with randomly generated lists of 365, 52, 30, or single challenges, the app also includes a 365-day selfie option, generating a list of new places or things to include in your next shot. A weekly portrait challenge encourages photographers to photograph people from different walks of life with a list of different careers. The 30-day subject challenge picks a subject as random as apple juice and armchairs then suggests 30-plus different ways to shoot it, from lens choice to lighting.

When you select a challenge, you can save that list to the favorites to access again later. But “save” is a sort of misnomer — if you generate a new list within the same challenge category, that favorite list will be replaced with a new one. A pop-up warning reminds you that the new list generation cannot be undone. Along with saving complete lists, you can also save individual challenges.

Each list is randomly generated, which is great for challenging yourself with new subjects and techniques that you haven’t experimented with yet. Clicking on the challenge will bring up a small description which is usually accompanied by a shooting tip — like using a rear or second curtain sync when shooting flash with a slow shutter speed — and a few thumbnail sample photos.

The pre-written assignments also use a list of suggested camera settings, including what mode and exposure settings to use and whether or not a tripod is necessary. The suggested settings aren’t designed to teach a newbie the ropes entirely from scratch, but they serve as a good reminder while out shooting in the field.

While the challenge lists are well-varied, there are few customization options. Inside those lists, you can click the “X” to remove a task, which might be necessary when, say, the portrait challenge asks you to photograph a “milkman,” a profession that is rather scarce in 2017. Somewhat strangely, after removing “milkman” from the list, the app didn’t randomly generate a new challenge to replace it, leaving us with a 51-week challenge.

Put new skills to the test

The app includes a range of challenge options, but the only push notifications are daily, so the reminders cannot be used for weekly or monthly challenges. The notifications also don’t include any advanced features, like choosing what time you want to be reminded of your task. Our notifications came in at 9 a.m. every day — so if you work a 9-5, you’re getting the reminders at the beginning of the work day and may very well forget by the time 5 p.m. rolls around and you can actually go out shooting.

On the home menu and inside the “choose from list” option, users can access all the challenges organized by categories. This option makes it easy to find an assignment not for a daily photo challenge, but to practice specific techniques. If you just learned how to use shutter speed, for example, you can access a list of good subjects to practice using fast shutter speeds with, along with tips, sample shots, and suggested camera settings.

While there’s a good amount of pre-written assignments, the app’s real gem is the nine random assignment generators designed for getting out of a creativity rut. A scavenger hunt option generates a list of items to go out and shoot, while the number of the day assignment asks you to shoot objects found only in groupings of that number. Another sends you out shooting with only a single focal length to use.

The “places” challenge suggests a new shooting location, the “two random objects” challenge generates two unrelated items for you to shoot together, and the “object in environment” challenge pairs an item with an unrelated location. The random assignments do appear to be truly random, picked by software without consideration for practicality. This is can be a good thing, as all of the random generators are excellent tools for getting outside of your comfort zone and shooting something different, or generating unique, often odd assignments when you’re at a loss for what to shoot.

Unlike most apps, LearnPhoto365 isn’t from a big company, but an individual photographer — Noel Chenier. Chenier is a Canadian photojournalist, part-time photography teacher and blogger at a site with the same name, LearnPhoto365.

While the app is overall impressive for coming from a one-person team, there are a few shortfalls. The design and user interface is very basic and rather boring — while I didn’t experience any crashes using version 3.0 on an iPhone 7 , the platform could use some graphic design love (especially since photographers, after all, tend to appreciate strong visual aesthetics). The lack of customization options for push notifications and the inability to add new items after deleting them from a challenge list are weaknesses that should be seriously examined for the next update.

LearnPhoto365 is different because it actually suggests ideas and challenges designed for serious photography

While LearnPhoto365 is a tad simplistic and could use some design and customization improvements, it does exactly what it advertises. It offers ideas to get enthusiasts out of a creativity rut, gives newbies different ways to try out their new knowledge, and crafts interesting challenges that will inspire all walks of photographer.

While there are a handful of other 365 photo apps, they simply put your photos on a calendar in a sort of daily journal and are largely designed to be used with the built-in smartphone camera. LearnPhoto365 is different because it actually suggests ideas and challenges designed for serious photography with DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

While less than the cost of lunch, the price may still be a bit high for such a small app that could use a few customization and design tweaks, but there are few options like it available. The free version of the app is worth a download for anyone starting a photo challenge, while the full version is a good option for photographers who need that extra push to get outside their comfort zone with unusual photo assignments. Download LearnPhoto365 if you feel intrigued by the photography challenges or if you want some inspiration — but don’t download it if you’re turned off by outdated designs or need something with full customization. Hopefully, a future update will improve on both of those shortcomings.

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Want to improve your iphone photography? Trying to get out of a creative rut? Taking on a Photo 365, Project365, Photo A Day, or Selfie 365 challenge? Just want to try something new? Then the Learn Photo365 iPhotography Assignment Generator App is perfect for you, with thousands of ideas in this app! **This version is for iPHONEOGRAPHERS! if you shoot with an SLR/mirrorless, you want the other version found on the lower left under "more apps by Noel Chenier"** **note there is an iOS9 bug that breaks scrolling when deleteing items from lists. A fix is on the way!** "This app should be standard issue to all participants of photography courses."- Mobile Photography Central "a boatload of photographic ideas...a clever app that should get your creative juices flowing."-Mel Martin, TUAW "it isn’t another photography app with filters and effects. It’s quite unique and is perfect for photographers who need inspiration or ideas." -Angela LaFollette, 148Apps.com "tons of photography assignments that can help you learn to be a better photographer over time" -Appolicious.com "If you’re looking for some fresh project concepts to take your photography to the next level, the Photography Assignment Generator is a great investment." -Padgadget This is a completely unique app about IDEAS and INSPIRATION for taking photographs, not about filters or effects. OVER 75 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS AND THOUSANDS OF POTENTIAL RANDOM ONES Tailored to shooting with your iPhone/iPod, assignments range from the rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with MILLIONS of possible combinations. There are also a series of THEMED scavenger hunts. You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random. Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you. PHOTO365/52WEEK/30 DAY CHALLENGE LIST The app will generate a full assignment list for your Photo 365/52 week/30 day challenge. With the daily reminder, there should be nothing stopping you from completing it! SELFIE 365 into selfies? There is now a Selfie365 challenge list generator to take your selfies to a new level! Thousands of fun, creative, and maybe even challenging selfie ideas FAVOURITE ASSIGNMENT LIST! You can now keep all your fav assignments just a tap away! SHARE YOUR ASSIGNMENTS! Inspire your friends by sharing your assignment via email, Facebook, and Twitter! DAILY REMINDER Taking part in a 365 day challenge? Get the app to send you a reminder each day to get your photo assignment to keep you on track. CAMERA TIPS The app includes tutorials on getting better photos with your iPhone/iPod touch. NO NETWORK REQUIRED The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. NOTE: Due to the huge amount of content, the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer. SHARE YOUR RESULTS Show off your app inspired images on the Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ilearnphoto365 For more info on the app and a video tour, head to www.learnphoto.ca/apps. FREE VERSION Want to try before you buy? There is also a FREE version that contains just a fraction of the assignments available in the full paid version, but should be enough to make you want it all. Note that it is the full slr version, but is basically the same as the iPhone/iPod version. SLR PHOTOGRAPHERS If you are shooting with an SLR, you will want the full $2.99 Learn Photo365 Photography Assignment Generator app, as it contains more assignments including camera settings, lenses, and more techniques possible.

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This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. -fixes iOS9 bugs! The reminder setting should stay on now. App scrolling shoud be just fine after you delete an item from a list. If you come across any issues, please contact me and let me know! If you have any ideas, feedback, kind words, questions, fire away! And if you love the app, would appreciate a review on the app store! For more great photo tips, head to www.learnphoto365.com

Ratings and Reviews

Terribly dissapointec.

Terribly disappointed. I own the SLR version and the iPhone version is the same with minimal iPhone suggestions. Furthermore I would not recommend this app to any intermediate or advanced shooters. Most assignments are boring. I want my money back on the iPhone version!!

Great app for long time iPhoneographers and those new to the craft

Noel is a new to development, but is a long time photographer. All of his apps are well-crafted and simple tools to resolve photographers block. I teach an iPhoneography class in North Dakota (@TheMobileLens) and this iPhoneography centric app came at just the right time to give my students ideas on composition and subject matter. I really like the Camera+ and Instagram tutorials. My class reconvenes in the fall, and I plan on making this a central part of the course.

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This is a simple automated utility to generate random photographic assignments from a list of nouns, adjectives and colours. If you're stuck for an idea for something to photograph, use this to get an "assignment" to photograph.

The assignments don't have to be taken literally - they might just suggest elements to include in a photograph. Have fun, and keep generating assignments until you get one that's interesting to you...

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The word lists are probably a bit long, and could use some tweaking...

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Completely Unique Photography Assignment Apps Launched on the App Store

Award wining photographer and educator Noel Chenier has launched a series of completely unique Photography Assignment Generator Apps for iPhone/iPod and iPad. These apps are about ideas and inspiration for photographers, not about doing things to photographs like adding filters, effects, etc. Over 100 individual assignments and thousands of potential random ones. Everything from camera settings, rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people and more.

Saint John, Canada – Award wining photographer and educator Noel Chenier has launched a series of completely unique Photography Assignment Generator Apps for iPhone/iPod and iPad.

Whether you are taking on a 365 day photo challenge or just looking for inspiration or ideas to expand your photography, these apps will be just perfect for you. While most apps on the app store let you do things to the photographs you taken, like add text, borders, filters, or special effects, these apps are about ideas for Taking photographs.

There are two main versions, one for SLR/Point and Shoot Photographers, and one for iPhoneographers. Photography Assignment Generator for SLR/Point and Shoot Photographers for iPhone/iPod or iPad.

Over 100 individual assignments and thousands of potential random ones! Everything from camera settings, rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera…with Millions of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random!

Over 700 Example Images: Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you!

Daily Reminder: Taking part in a 365 day challenge? Get the app to send you a reminder each day to get your photo assignment to keep you on track.

No Network Required! The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. Note: Due to the huge amount of content and beautiful images, both the free and full version of the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer.

iPhotography Assignment Generator: This is for iPhoneographers shooting with their iPhone/iPod touch. Over 75 individual assignments and thousands of potential random ones! Tailored to shooting with your iPhone/iPod, assignments range from the rules of composition, creative shooting techniques, photographing people, landscape and nature, and more subjects! Random objects and places, combined with techniques, environments, offer you hundreds of thousands of possibilities! The scavenger hunt assignment gives you lists of terms to find with your camera… with millions of possible combinations! You can choose from the list, or have the app give you one at random! Each assignment has a series of example images to demonstrate the technique or inspire you, with over 500 images in the app in total.

Camera Tips/Camera/Instagram Tutorials: The app includes tutorials on getting better photos with your iPhone/iPod touch, as well as popular apps Instagram and Camera.

No Network Required! The app is completely self-contained and does not require a wifi or network connection. No matter where you are, you can always get an assignment. Note: Due to the huge amount of content, the app must be downloaded over wi-fi or through iTunes on your computer.

Free Versions: As a firm believe that people should be able to try before they buy, there is also a FREE version of the full app that contains just a fraction of the assignments available in the full paid version… but should be enough to make you want it all!

Video Tours: Take a quick tour of the apps and their features by watching my online tour videos on Youtube. The videos are for the iPhone version, but the iPad version is pretty much the same, but with larger text and images.

Device Requirements: * iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch * Requires iOS 5.0 or later * 22.8 MB

Pricing and Availability: Photography Assignment Generator Free 1.0 is free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category. Other apps in the series are also available through the App Store.

iPhotography Assignment: http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps Purchase and Download: https://itunes.apple.com/artist/noel-chenier/id566645905 YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/learnphotocanada Screenshot 1: http://a56.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/061/Purple/v4/85/ec/48/85ec48fb-72e0-6b99-22ba-37eaf11c0dbd/mzl.vlvsgzvb.320×480-75.jpg Screenshot 2: http://a46.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/070/Purple/v4/7e/5a/f1/7e5af14c-41c2-9d52-e00a-33c02df77028/mzl.eypzpsvs.320×480-75.jpg Screenshot 3: http://a1959.phobos.apple.com/us/r1000/074/Purple/v4/64/d3/2a/64d32a50-c81f-06ec-8e4e-629b880e67cb/mzl.xltnqgxv.320×480-75.jpg

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Looking for inspiration? The iPhotography Assignment Generator app can help [review]

Learning how to take amazing pictures with your iPhone is one arduous task. However, photographers suffer another dilemma when it comes to capturing stunning images from everyday life. Getting out there and doing it can sometimes be the most difficult part of photography. Maybe 6:45 a.m. is too early in the morning for you, but nature doesn’t sleep in and the Golden Hour won’t be back until sunset.

Considering that this is a photography app, it is not exactly beautiful. There are definitely a lot of beautiful image in its contents. However, most of the interface design is gray and somewhat drab with no flare whatsoever.

Much of this app is text based. There are sample images to show a visual representation of assignments, but other than that, it is more like reading a textbook than a photography book.

When you first open the app, you’ll be asked to either choose from a list or have an assignment randomly generated for you. You can also set up daily reminders if you are hoping to produce a series of photos and need that extra little push every day.

If you tap on “Let me pick one for you,” the app will bring up an assignment from one of the 75 projects listed. You can keep that assignment, pick a new one, or head back to the main menu by selecting one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen.

If you tap on “Choose from list” you will be directed to the assignment category list where you can choose from sections such as “Creative Thinking,” “Fun with Light,” or “Composition.” Within each section are assignments, like “Clouds” or “Animals.” Once you’ve completed an assignment, you can start all over again.

When you open the app, you will see two paragraphs that explain the process, and two tabs to direct your next step. You can either choose your own assignment, or have one randomly generated for you. To set up a daily reminder, go to your Settings app on your device and switch “Daily Reminders” to On in the iPhotography Assignment app.

If you choose your own assignment, there are seven categories to choose from, plus two sections with tips and tricks. If you have an idea of what type of photo you want to take, you can find the corresponding category and choose your assignment.

For example, if you know you are about to head out to a park or go on a hike, pick an assignment from the “Landscape and Nature” section. Then, select the “Walk in Nature” assignment. You will be prompted to take a walk in the woods and look for wildlife and interesting plants.

If you need additional inspiration, tap on one of the images within the assignment summary. Some images offer insight on how to find a good shot. For example, one image might offer advice on photographing the forest floor to find interesting textures, shapes, and lines.

If you have no idea of your potential subject, why not let the app generate a random assignment for you. This feature is good for when you just can’t seem to think of something to photograph.

There is also a “Tips” section, where the app’s creator, Noel Chenier, offers tips on using your iPhone camera to its fullest potential. You can learn about manual exposure adjustment, focus, steadying your device, and zoom. The app also includes tutorials for two of the Apps Store’s most popular photography apps, Camera+ and Instagram.

Once you’ve finished your assignment, you can either tap the “Home” button to select another project, or tap the “Random” button to have one generate for you. If you do this every day, you are sure to be on the way to getting your photographs put on display at your local coffee shop. You may even sell a print or two.

There are more than 75 assignments and 500 unique photographs for inspiration. This app doesn’t offer ways to alter your image or turn a picture into a poster. It is specially designed to help generate ideas for well-composed shots. Just looking at some of the images immediately inspired me to get outside and start taking pictures.

This app was poorly designed. It is clear that the creator was more focused on content than in attractiveness of the interface. Honestly, I’d rather it look ugly and offer great information, though. The fact that this app has a lackluster design shouldn’t keep you from using it for its substance.

This app is like having a pocket photography expert. You may not have realized that a close-up shot of a pile of firewood would make a good photograph. This app will suggest ideas to you in order to help get your creativity flowing. It only costs $0.99 , which is a whole lot less than it would cost to sit in on a professional photography class.

If you like to think of yourself as an iPhoneographer, but have 300 pictures of your cat on your device’s camera roll, it is time to get some help. The iPhotography Assignment Generator offers a plethora of ideas to help get you off the couch and out looking for something to photography. The app may not look like much, but it’s got it where it counts.

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10 Creative Photography Assignments to Inspire You Into Action

by Andrew S Gibson | Last Updated: November 8, 2022

Finding interesting things to photograph can be one of the most difficult things for a photographer to do.

You’re surrounded by potentially interesting subjects, but you might not realize it if you’re stuck for inspiration. I have been stuck, so I know what that feels like.

The good news is that the world is full of interesting ideas and subjects. All you have to do is find the good ones and develop them into personal photography projects that work for you.

Of course, wouldn’t be easier if you could find lots of ideas in one place?

That’s why I wrote an ebook called 100 Creative Photography Assignments . It gives you lots of ideas for projects that you can do close to home, without traveling to exotic locations.

The book is structured into 20 broad themes, with five assignments for each theme.

To give you a taste of what’s in the book, and to help you get inspired into action here are 10 of my favorite assignments. (The theme for each is shown in brackets after the assignment number and name)

Assignment 3: Urban trees (trees)

Humans have planted trees in formal gardens for centuries to bring nature into towns and cities. Photographing trees in urban environments gives you something that is different than traditional landscapes.

How can you explore the juxtaposition of man-made and natural items?

In the photo below, the tree, which is obviously well-cared for fits in perfectly with the historic home. The two go together, as intended.

But in other situations, you might find a jarring contrast between the natural and urban environments. That is called juxtaposition and it can make for some really striking images.

Assignment 8: People and the sea (or a lake)

How do people interact with the sea?

The sea has strong links to leisure, sport, and industry, all of which have plenty of potential photographically. Think beyond simple photos of people on summer holidays. How can you explore the relationship between people and water in more depth?

Another approach is to show scale and photograph people in a way that shows the vast size and scope of the ocean. Yet another is to show people battling the weather, perhaps fishermen at sea.

Assignment 20: Framed by color (frames)

Some frames are visual rather than literal. One way to make a visual frame is to look for compositions where the main subject is surrounded by a solid block of color, as in the photo below.

This is another assignment that tests your observational skills. It also has the potential to make an interesting series. What happens when you group a set of photos that use color as a frame together?

Assignment 24: Weathered surfaces (texture)

Old buildings of all descriptions are made of materials with interesting textures. The definition of old is relative, your chosen building might be hundreds of years old or just a few.

The important thing is that it looks old. That means visible signs of weathering, like the metal wall and wooden door frame in the photo below. Some texture surfaces, like rust, also have interesting colors that you can use to your advantage.

Assignment 31: On the outside (buildings)

One approach to photographing buildings is to include as much of the building as possible in the frame. But what happens if you take another approach?

Have you ever stopped to notice the interesting things that people put outside buildings?

In Italy, I found a shrine on the outside of a colorful red building in Venice (below). In the United States window boxes and mailboxes are commonplace. Nearly everywhere you go you’ll see plants in pots outside people’s homes.

All these items make potentially interesting subjects and have the potential to be turned into an interesting series.

This assignment gets more interesting when you do it in different places, and compare the things you find outside buildings in one place with those in another location.

Assignment 39: Urban decay (your local neighborhood)

Some buildings can look good for centuries if they’re well maintained. But others soon fall into decay, especially if they’re not kept up. Look for the beauty in decayed or run-down buildings.

You expect older buildings to be in a state of disrepair, especially if you live in a country that has plenty of ruins. But more modern, urban decay can be just as interesting.

Why do modern buildings fall into disrepair? What stories do they tell about their neighborhoods, towns, and cities?

Another approach to this idea is to photograph urban decay in other countries, and then compare the results with what you capture in your local area.

Assignment 54: Capture the character of a place (b/w)

The absence of color gives you another way of capturing the character of a place. Yes, it’s true that in some areas color is an essential part of the essence of the place. But in others, it’s less important.

Working in black and white gives you a chance to see through the colors and get to the essence of a place. Visually speaking that’s texture, contrast, and tone.

But in another way, black and white images seem to help you see further and deeper. They’re moody, atmospheric, and timeless. Use these characteristics to create a set of photos that capture the character of a place.

It’s also an assignment you can do when you travel. It’s easier because you get to see everything with fresh eyes. But for a real challenge try it in your local neighborhood, where familiarity can prevent you from seeing things that might be obvious to newcomers.

Assignment 62: Embrace hard light (light and shadow)

In this assignment, your brief is to photograph a scene on a sunny day when shadows are falling across the subject in an interesting way.

Look at the way the sun casts shadows across the scene during the day. How do the shadows move as the sun moves across the sky? Do the shadows make interesting shapes?

For example, in the photo below the shadow falling across the building comes from a neighboring house and you can clearly see the chimney.

Assignment 71: Signs (everyday objects)

We’re surrounded by signs – signs that tell us which way to go, what to do, that advertise to us, state the name of a business, or tell us about roadworks.

Signs are designed to be informative, but they can also tell a story. Signs in the American mid-west look different from signs in New York City. Signs here in the UK look different from the ones in rural France. Old signs have character and tell you something about the place.

What interesting photos can you make using signs?

Assignment 94: People in the landscape (landscape)

Some landscapes are empty or void of visitors. But others are closer to large population centers and therefore you’re more likely to see other people there in the scene. The idea of a pristine landscape untouched by man is appealing, but it’s also interesting to see how people interact with the scene.

One way to approach this assignment is to use people for scale. A human figure can anchor a composition and show the width and breadth of the landscape. A small figure in the frame emphasizes the size of the landscape, and the idea of people being small compared to the beauty of nature.

The photo below juxtaposes two elements of human interaction. The stone pillar is part of a Neolithic settlement, and the people on the right are modern visitors who came to see it.

Taking it further – traveling and exploring your archives

You’ll get the most from these assignments if you make new photos for them. They’ll get you thinking about your local neighborhood – and areas a little further afield – in a new way.

The beauty of these assignments is that most of them are repeatable. You can select your favorites and use them as themes to follow when you’re traveling away from home.

You might also find that you can go through your archives and find photos that match a particular assignment. It’s an interesting exercise because you’ll start to see themes and connections that you didn’t realize were there.

For example, I have photos that fit Assignment 39: Urban decay from Alaska, Chile, and my hometown (see above). And I can continue to explore this theme when I travel to new places as well.

These ideas are explored further in Creative Photography Assignments: Themes & Projects, a bonus ebook that comes with 100 Creative Photography Assignments.

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I wonder if there are others like me who have some physical limitations, are a bit "older", and would find doing the 365 too overwhelming, but maybe would like a scaled down verison? Is that a possibility, Michael?

I appreciate your comments Chris- We are going to make some rule changes and suggestions that will make it much easier to do the 365 this year without cutting too many corners. I think when you read the general rules you will see that it is doable.

Thanks Michael for posting about the apps on your site! I will check out your apps, they look extremely useful and I will share with my network of photographers. Would love any feedback on the apps from anyone who is using it, as I am in the midst of an update, or if you have any questions. [email protected] Noel Chenier http://www.learnphoto.ca/apps

I think this new app developed is a really great idea! What I like about it is that it targets any level of a photographer with simple equipment like your phone or your SLR. I can’t wait for him to develop the android version. I like how you can have so many ideas of playing with your camera for different shots and also ideas of what to shoot. Everyone hits creative slumps and I think this is awesome!

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Taking pictures and practicing the art of iPhoneography can be limiting and boring at times. There’s project 365 for photographers who wish to capture a year’s worth of photos, but it’s still not quite tailored specifically to iPhones. A new app that I recently discovered not only provides photographers with assignments, but it also helps them to take better pictures.

iPhotography Assignment Generator currently features over 75 different assignments. Users have the option to choose from a list or let the app pick one randomly. Each assignment has different examples to help users with techniques or inspiration. The assignments vary widely and range from taking pictures at the local zoo to using lines to direct the way viewers see photos. For example, one assignment is My Favorite Room. iPhonographers use a wide angle overview shot and closer images of pictures to show details in order to capture the essence of their favorite room.

Beginners who need a little help can tap on Camera tips to learn how to control the iPhone’s settings. In addition to tips, the app also comes loaded with daily reminders so users can remember to take pictures, it doesn't require any network connection and it even is possible to share photos in a Flickr group .

Although iPhotography Assignment Generator could use some improvements, it still has an excellent concept. Hopefully a future update makes it even better, but beginners should still consider adding it to their collection. For those who have an SLR/Advanced Point and Shoot camera, be sure to check out the developer’s other app: Photography Assignment Generator . It features more assignments and scavenger hunt lists. It has the same UI and concept and there is a free version of it available to try.

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How many big cities can be described as picturesque? Regardless of the actual count, Moscow is definitely one of them. The labyrinth-like streets in the old town, the scenic parks, the futuristic glass-and-concrete constructions, the world-famous metro and the people in it – Moscow is not short of things to photograph. These Instagram photographers have found the hidden gems scattered around the city and make them shine for the whole world to see. If you want to discover the beauty of Moscow, here are 12 Instagram photographers you should follow.

@sashalevin.

Sasha Levin is a Moscow-based professional photographer. His Instagram feed is full of breathtaking architectural views of Moscow, intertwined with occasional pictures from his travels or assignments. If you want to see the city of Moscow in all its glory follow @sashalevin

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@ohmymoscow

@ohmymoscow is a blog run by a local, Katya Trofimova. Her Instagram feed is full of warm, cosy, sometimes humorous photographs of Moscow as only the locals know it, as well as occasional insightful travel snippets. Katya is the person to follow if you want to prove to yourself that Moscow can be warm even in the middle of winter.

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If you’re a fan of street photography, unusual perspectives and portraits of strangers, @mcmlxi is for you. The insightful and interesting photographs tell stories with aspects of the city in the background.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXm7E1PD3gO/?taken-by=mcmlxi

@dimikangaroo

@dimikangaroo is an undeniable master of unusual perspectives and iPhone photography. His pictures, taken on the phone, will prove to you that you don’t really know how to use your iPhone camera and that you don’t really know Moscow at all.

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@amazing_way

If you want to see the soft face of Moscow, @amazing_way is the account to get in your feed. Svetlana, the photographer behind it, skilfully captures the charm of well-known places in the Russian capital. She intertwines the photographs of Moscow with occasional snaps from her travels and some well-composed coffee shop still shots.

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@starodubov_

If, on the other hand, you’re after coarse images of everyday, mundane Moscow, and you’re a fan of photographic storytelling, Gleb Khailov, the photographer behind @starodubov_ is one to follow. He focuses on details most people don’t notice, which tell an untold story of Moscow. His another speciality are portraits of native Muscovites.

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Pavel Ogrodnikov takes pictures of architectural gems of Moscow. His aerial photographs paint the image of a majestic city, designed to impress and overwhelm both the native inhabitants and occasional visitors. @Pavelog will show you Moscow as you most certainly don’t know it.

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@vlad_senkovich

Vlad Senkovich likes two things: people and motion. His Instagram feed is full of beautiful portraits of his friends and strangers, as well as the beautiful buildings of Moscow surrounded by beams of light from the moving vehicles. @vlad_senkovich shows you a Moscow you may not have seen before.

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@trappershot

@trappershot knows how to construct a troublesome image. The contrast, the use of light and the composition, as well as his eye for detail, all go towards creating photographs that will leave you feeling positively uneasy.

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@moscow_love_metro

Moscow is famous for its metro full of long escalators and endless corridors, and it seems to be where romance flourishes. @moscow_love_metro consists of photographs of people in love, captured on their daily commute. Is there anything more heart-warming to scroll through?

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@moscowmetroexplorer is yet another account dedicated to the beauty of the Moscow metro, as well as people-watching. If you want to feel as if you are in Moscow on your morning commute, follow Tatiana’s excellent account.

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The best AI image generators to try right now

If you've ever searched Google high and low to find an image you needed to no avail, artificial intelligence (AI) may be able to help. 

With AI image generators, you can type in a prompt as detailed or vague as you'd like to fit an array of purposes and have the image you were thinking of instantly pop up on your screen. These tools can help with branding, social media content creation, and making invitations, flyers, business cards, and more.

Also: ChatGPT no longer requires a login, but you might want one anyway. Here's why

Even if you have no professional use for AI, don't worry -- the process is so fun that anyone can (and should) try it out.

OpenAI's DALL-E 2 made a huge splash because of its advanced capabilities as the first mainstream AI image generator. However, since its initial launch, there have been many developments. Other companies have released models that rival DALL-E 2, and OpenAI even released a more advanced model known as DALL-E 3 , discontinuing its predecessor. 

To help you discover which models are the best for different tasks, I put the image generators to the test by giving each tool the same prompt: "Two Yorkies sitting on a beach that is covered in snow". I also included screenshots to help you decide which is best. 

Also: DALL-E adds new ways to edit and create AI-generated images. Learn how to use it

While I found the best overall AI image generator is Image Creator from Microsoft Designer , due to its free-of-charge, high-quality results, other AI image generators perform better for specific needs. For the full roundup of the best AI image generators, keep reading. 

The best AI image generators of 2024

Image creator from microsoft designer (formerly bing image creator), best ai image generator overall.

• Powered by DALL-E 3
• Convenient to access
• Need a Microsoft account
• In preview stage

Image Creator from Microsoft Designer is powered by DALL-E 3, OpenAI's most advanced image-generating model. As a result, it produces the same quality results as DALL-E while remaining free to use as opposed to the $20 per month fee to use DALL-E. 

All you need to do to access the image generator is visit the Image Creator website and sign in with a Microsoft account. 

Another major perk about this AI generator is that you can also access it in the same place where you can access Microsoft's AI chatbot, Copilot (formerly Bing Chat) . 

This capability means that in addition to visiting Image Creator on its standalone site, you can ask it to generate images for you in Copilot. To render an image, all you have to do is conversationally ask Copilot to draw you any image you'd like. 

Also:   How to use Image Creator from Microsoft Designer (formerly Bing Image Creator)

This feature is so convenient because you can satisfy all your image-generating and AI-chatting needs in the same place for free. This combination facilitates tasks that could benefit from image and text generation, such as party planning, as you can ask the chatbot to generate themes for your party and then ask it to create images that follow the theme.

Image Creator from Microsoft Designer f eatures:  Powered by:  DALL-E 3 |  Access via:  Copilot, browser, mobile |  Output:  4 images per prompt |  P rice:  Free 

DALL-E 3 by OpenAI

Best ai image generator if you want to experience the inspiration.

• Not copyrighted
• Accurate depictions
• Confusing credits

OpenAI, the AI research company behind ChatGPT, launched DALL-E 2 in November 2022. The tool quickly became the most popular AI image generator on the market. However, after launching its most advanced image generator, DALL-E 3, OpenAI discontinued DALL-E 2. 

DALL-E 3 is even more capable than the original model, but this ability comes at a cost. To access DALL-E 3 you must be a ChatGPT Plus subscriber, and the membership costs $20 per month per user. You can access DALL-E 3 via ChatGPT or the ChatGPT app.

Using DALL-E 3 is very intuitive. Type in whatever prompt you'd like, specifying as much detail as necessary to bring your vision to life, and then DALL-E 3 will generate four images from your prompt. As you can see in the image at the top of the article, the renditions are high quality and very realistic.

OpenAI even recently added new ways to edit an image generated by the chatbot, including easy conversational text prompts and the ability to click on parts of the image you want to edit. 

Like with Copilot, you can chat and render your images on the same platform, making it convenient to work on projects that depend on image and text generation. If you don't want to shell out the money,  Image Creator by Designer  is a great alternative since it's free, uses DALL-E 3, and can be accessed via Copilot.

DALL-E 3 features: Powered by:  DALL-E 3 by OpenAI |  Access via:  ChatGPT website and app |  Output:  4 images per credit |  Price:  ChatGPT Plus subscription, $20 per month

ImageFX by Google

The best ai image generator for beginners.

• Easy-to-use
• High-quality results
• Expressive chips
• Need a Google account
• Strict guardrails can be limiting

Google's ImageFX was a dark horse, entering the AI image generator space much later than its competition, over a year after DALL-E 2 launched. However, the generator's performance seems to have been worth the wait. The image generator can produce high-quality, realistic outputs, even objects that are difficult to render, such as hands. 

Also: I just tried Google's ImageFX AI image generator, and I'm shocked at how good it is

The tool boasts a unique feature, expressive chips, that make it easier to refine your prompts or generate new ones via dropdowns, which highlight parts of your prompt and suggest different word changes to modify your output.

ImageFX also includes suggestions for the style you'd like your image rendered in, such as photorealistic, 35mm film, minimal, sketch, handmade, and more. This combination of features makes ImageFX the perfect for beginners who want to experiment. 

ImageFX from Google: Powered by:  Imagen 2  | Access via:  Website |  Output:  4 images |  Price:  free 

DreamStudio by Stability AI

Best ai image generator for customization.

• Accepts specific instruction
• Open source
• More entries for customization
• Paid credits
• Need to create an account

Stability AI created the massively popular, open-sourced, text-to-image generator, Stable Diffusion. Users can download the tool and use it at no cost. However, using this tool typically requires technical skill. 

Also :  How to use Stable Diffusion AI to create amazing images

To make the technology readily accessible to everyone (regardless of skill level), Stability AI created DreamStudio, which incorporates Stable Diffusion in a UI that is easy to understand and use. 

One of the standouts of the platform is that it includes many different entries for customization, including a "negative prompt" where you can delineate the specifics of what you'd like to avoid in the final image. You can also easily change the image ratio -- that's a key feature, as most AI image generators automatically deliver 1:1. 

DreamStudio features: Powered by:  SDXL 1.0 by Stability AI  | Access via:  Website |  Output:  1 image per 2 credits |  Price:  $1 per 100 credits |  Credits:  25 free credits when you open an account; buy purchase once you run out

Dream by WOMBO

Best ai image generator for your phone.

• Remix your own images
• Multiple templates
• One image per prompt
• Subscription cost for full access

This app took the first-place spot for the best overall app in Google Play's 2022 awards , and it has five stars on Apple's App Store with 141.6K ratings. With the app, you can create art and images with the simple input of a quick prompt. 

An added plus is this AI image generator allows you to pick different design styles such as realistic, expressionist, comic, abstract, fanatical, ink, and more. 

Also :  How to use Dream by WOMBO to generate artwork in any style

In addition to the app, the tool has a free desktop mobile version that is simple to use. If you want to take your use of the app to the next level, you can pay $90 per year or $10 per month.

Dream by WOMBO f eatures: Powered by:  WOMBO AI's machine-learning algorithm |  Access via:  Mobile and desktop versions |  Output:  1 image with a free version, 4 with a paid plan |  Price:  Free limited access

Best no-frills AI image generator

• Unlimited access
• Simple to use
• Longer wait
• Inconsistent images

Despite originally being named DALL-E mini, this AI image generator is NOT affiliated with OpenAI or DALL-E 2. Rather, it is an open-source alternative. However, the name DALL-E 2 mini is somewhat fitting as the tool does everything DALL-E 2 does, just with less precise renditions. 

Also :  How to use Craiyon AI (formerly known as DALL-E mini)

Unlike DALL-E 2, the outputs from Craiyon lack quality and take longer to render (approximately a minute). However, because you have unlimited prompts, you can continue to tweak the prompt until you get your exact vision. The site is also simple to use, making it perfect for someone wanting to experiment with AI image generators. It also generates six images, more than any other chatbot listed. 

Craiyon f eatures: Powered by:  Their model |  Access via :  Craiyon website  |  Output:  6 images per prompt |  Price:  Free, unlimited prompts 

Best AI image generator for highest quality photos

• Very high-quality outputs
• Discord community
• Monthly cost
• Confusing to set up

I often play around with AI image generators because they make it fun and easy to create digital artwork. Despite all my experiences with different AI generators, nothing could have prepared me for Midjourney -- in the best way. 

The output of the image was so crystal clear that I had a hard time believing it wasn't an actual picture that someone took of my prompt. This software is so good that it has produced award-winning art .

However, I think Midjourney isn't user-friendly and it confuses me. If you also need extra direction, check out our step-by-step how-to here: How to use Midjourney to generate amazing images and art .

Another problem with the tool is that you may not access it for free. When I tried to render images, I got this error message: "Due to extreme demand, we can't provide a free trial right now. Please subscribe to create images with Midjourney."

To show you the quality of renditions, I've included a close-up below from a previous time I tested the generator. The prompt was: "A baby Yorkie sitting on a comfy couch in front of the NYC skyline." 

Midjourney f eatures: Powered by:  Midjourney; utilizes Discord |  Access via:  Discord |  Output:  4 images per prompt |  Price:  Starts at $10/month

Adobe Firefly

Best ai image generator if you have a reference photo.

• Structure and Style Reference
• Commercial-safe
• Longer lag than other generators
• More specific prompts required

Adobe has been a leader in developing creative tools for creative and working professionals for decades. As a result, it's no surprise that its image generator is impressive. Accessing the generator is easy. Just visit the website and type the prompt of the image you'd like generated. 

Also: This new AI tool from Adobe makes generating the images you need even simpler

As you can see above, the images rendered of the Yorkies are high-quality, realistic, and detailed. Additionally, the biggest standout features of this chatbot are its Structure Reference and Style Reference features. 

Structure Reference lets users input an image they want the AI model to use as a template. The model then uses this structure to create a new image with the same layout and composition. Style Reference uses an image as a reference to generate a new image in the same style. 

These features are useful if you have an image you'd like the new, generated image to resemble, for example, a quick sketch you drew or even a business logo or style you'd like to keep consistent. 

Another perk is that Adobe Firefly was trained on Adobe Stock images, openly licensed content, and public domain content, making all the images generated safe for commercial use and addressing the ethics issue of image generators. 

Adobe Firefly f eatures:  Powered by:  Firefly Image 2 |  Access via:  Website |  Output:  4 images per prompt |  P rice:  Free 

Generative AI by Getty Images

Best ai image generator for businesses.

• Commercially safe
• Contributor compensation program
• Personalized stock photos
• Not clear about pricing
• Not individual-friendly

One of the biggest issues with AI image generators is that they typically train their generators on content from the entirety of the internet, which means the generators use aspects of creators' art without compensation. This approach also puts businesses that use generators at risk of copyright infringement. 

Generative AI by Getty Images tackles that issue by generating images with content solely from Getty Images' vast creative library with full indemnification for commercial use. The generated images will have Getty Images' standard royalty-free license, assuring customers that their content is fair to use without fearing legal repercussions.

Another pro is that contributors whose content was used to train the models will be compensated for their inclusion in the training set. This is a great solution for businesses that want stock photos that match their creative vision but do not want to deal with copyright-related issues. 

ZDNET's Tiernan Ray went hands-on with the AI image generator. Although the tool did not generate the most vivid images, especially compared to DALL-E, it did create accurate, reliable, and useable stock images. 

Generative AI by Getty Images f eatures:  Powered by:  NVIDIA Picasso |  Access via:  Website |  Output:  4 images per prompt |  P rice:  Paid (price undisclosed, have to contact the team)

What is the best AI image generator?

Image Creator from Microsoft Designer is the best overall AI image generator. Like DALL-E 3, Image Creator from Microsoft Designer combines accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness, and can generate high-quality images in seconds. However, unlike DALL-E 3, this Microsoft version is entirely free.

Whether you want to generate images of animals, objects, or even abstract concepts, Image Creator from Microsoft Designer can produce accurate depictions that meet your expectations. It is highly efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective.

Note: Prices and features are subject to change.

Which is the right AI image generator for you?

Although I crowned Image Creator from Microsoft Designer the best AI image generator overall, other AI image generators perform better for specific needs. For example, suppose you are a professional using AI image generation for your business. In that case, you may need a tool like Generative AI by Getty Images which renders images safe for commercial use. 

On the other hand, if you want to play with AI art generating for entertainment purposes, Craiyon might be the best option because it's free, unlimited, and easy to use. 

How did I choose these AI image generators?

To find the best AI image generators, I tested each generator listed and compared their performance. The factors that went into testing performance included UI/UX, image results, cost, speed, and availability. Each AI image generator had different strengths and weaknesses, making each one the ideal fit for individuals as listed next to my picks. 

What is an AI image generator?

An AI image generator is software that uses AI to create images from user text inputs, usually within seconds. The images vary in style depending on the capabilities of the software, but can typically render an image in any style you want, including 3D, 2D, cinematic, modern, Renaissance, and more. 

How do AI image generators work?

Like any other AI model, AI image generators work on learned data they are trained with. Typically, these models are trained on billions of images, which they analyze for characteristics. These insights are then used by the models to create new images.

Are there ethical implications with AI image generators?

AI image generators are trained on billions of images found throughout the internet. These images are often artworks that belong to specific artists, which are then reimagined and repurposed by AI to generate your image. Although the output is not the same image, the new image has elements of the artist's original work not credited to them. 

Are there DALL-E 3 alternatives worth considering?

Contrary to what you might think, there are many AI image generators other than DALL-E 3. Some tools produce even better results than OpenAI's software. If you want to try something different, check out one of our alternatives above or the three additional options below. 

Nightcafe is a multi-purpose AI image generator. The tool is worth trying because it allows users to create unique and original artwork using different inputs and styles, including abstract, impressionism, expressionism, and more.

Canva is a versatile and powerful AI image generator that offers a wide range of options within its design platform. It allows users to create professional-looking designs for different marketing channels, including social media posts, ads, flyers, brochures, and more. 

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