Hey there!
When was the last time your whole family goofed off for a group photo, only for someone to burst into unstoppable giggles (and another to make a face worthy of the family holiday card outtakes)? Summer’s winding down and it got me thinking about the zillion photos we take as a family, and how the best ones are rarely the posed shots. They’re the photos where you can see busy lives colliding—maybe with a wild game, a picnic in the living room, or a moment so real you just can’t help but laugh. This month, I want to share my favorite creative photo challenges for families who want to strengthen their bonds, make memories, and get good, genuine smiles along the way.
What’s Coming Up for Your Family?
If you’re searching for simple ways to fill a weekend or want to reconnect before school starts, these photo challenges might be just the nudge you need for quality time (and memorable snapshots). There’s even an option to turn your family challenge into your own DIY photo album—or you can grab my free Family Photo Challenge PDF if you want a little extra structure.
Pro Tip of the Month: Photo Challenges to Bring Your Family Together
- Theme Day Swap: Each family member picks a fun theme—"Wacky Hats," "Favorite Snack," or even "Recreate Your Baby Photo." Every person directs a mini-photoshoot around their theme, then swaps roles for the next round!
- The Alphabet Hunt: As a group or in small teams, find & photograph items that start with every letter of the alphabet. It sounds easy, but wait until you hit Q... The sillier, the better.
- 24-Hour Family Story: From morning pancakes to bedtime stories, each person is responsible for capturing a few scenes throughout your family’s day. In the evening, share the photos and see your family’s story through everyone’s eyes.
- Generations in Focus: Dig into those old family albums and challenge everyone to recreate a favorite photo from "back in the day." (Bonus points for wild outfits and matching facial expressions!)
Creative Resources and Inspiration
If you want more tips, ideas, or some pep-talk for wrangling the reluctant camera-shy crew, you’ll find inspiration and prompts on my blog about creative photo projects.
Ready to Make Family Photos Actually Fun?
Family photos don’t need to be stiff or stressful. Whether you’re taking them with your phone, setting up a tripod, or want to try out a professional remote session, you’ll end up with keepsakes that mean so much more because you created them as a team. And if you’d like some help capturing genuine, joy-filled moments (the kind you wish you could bottle for later), I’m just a few clicks away. Let’s make real memories together—awkward faces and laughter encouraged!
Thank you for being part of this wonderful community. Your willingness to connect, get a little silly, and cherish the real moments inspires me all the time. If you try out a family photo challenge, hit reply and share your favorite shot—I’d love to see what your crew comes up with!
Brightest Blessings to you and yours!
Jess
