This 365-Day Photo Challenge Will Improve Your Instagram Feed (and Life)

Updated on 1/27/2017 at 4:45 PM

POPSUGAR Photography

Did you start a 365 project this year? Or are you hoping to begin one on a specific date that matters to you? Whichever path you've chosen, it can be a little daunting to stick to the challenge and find something to take a photo of every day. That's why we've come up with 365 different photo ideas to help you out and keep you inspired. The list ahead should help you stick to the challenge and see your year in a way that you'll remember forever.

— Additional reporting by Macy Williams, Hilary White, Nicole Yi, and Tara Block

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Day 1: Something someone wrote for you.
Day 2: A street sign you always pass by.
Day 3: A building you always visit in a different light.
Day 4: An old photo of yourself on film.
Day 5: Celebratory dinner or lunch.
Day 6: One of your favorite lights in your room.
Day 7: Pressed flowers that still make you happy.
Day 8: Something you're proud of, even if it's not made by you.
Day 9: Classic #TBT photo.
Day 10: Sports game.
Day 11: Something unfamiliar you find.
Day 12: Sidewalk graffiti.
Day 13: A #FlashbackFriday photo.
Day 14: Trees you see in your neighborhood.
Day 15: Anything that subtly shows off how much fun you had the past weekend.
Day 16: A bouquet of flowers.
Day 17: Cool mural.
Day 18: A view from somewhere you love going.
Day 19: Rooftops.
Day 20: Flower petals.
Day 21: An intimate concert.
Day 22: Roasted marshmallows.
Day 23: A store's cool logo.
Day 24: Fire escapes.
Day 25: The view of the sky from a plane.
Day 26: Spring blooms.
Day 27: A lunch you have with a co-worker.
Day 28: A wax figure.
Day 29: Bubbles blowing in the wind.
Day 30: One of your favorite pieces of art in a museum.

Day 31: Photobooth pictures.
Day 32: A book you're currently reading.
Day 33: Colorful buildings.
Day 34: A t-shirt you love.
Day 35: Your favorite piece of jewelry or accessory.
Day 36: A family selfie.
Day 37: Postcards.
Day 38: A bench you love.
Day 39: Friends visiting you.
Day 40: Local parks.
Day 41: A parade in your city, town, or neighborhood.
Day 42: Movie ticket stubs.
Day 43: New items you add to your room.
Day 44: Your favorite shoes.
Day 45: Ocean waves.
Day 46: Fun treats you get at work.
Day 47: Gifts you get from your friends.
Day 48: New books you buy.
Day 49: Gardens you see in your neighborhood.
Day 50: Your bed.
Day 51: An old baggage check stub.
Day 52: Fishes at an aquarium.
Day 53: Shoes you see on someone that you love.
Day 54: A selfie of yourself on your birthday.
Day 55: Your windows and what you see out of them.
Day 56: Your bookshelf.
Day 57: Late-night eating spot.
Day 58: Anything during the golden hour.
Day 59: Something with the bokeh effect.
Day 60: A selfie of you trying something new.

Day 61: Your pet.
Day 62: Homemade dinner.
Day 63: A mirror picture of an outfit you love.
Day 64: Celebrating a friend's birthday.
Day 65: A sports mascot.
Day 66: Vase full of flowers.
Day 67: A trip back home.
Day 68: Girls' night.
Day 69: A candle.
Day 70: Business cards.
Day 71: Your favorite pillow.
Day 72: Collection of any photobooth photos you own.
Day 73: Halloween costume.
Day 74: Pumpkin patches.
Day 75: A magazine you're subscribed to.
Day 76: Your favorite blanket.
Day 77: Cupcakes.
Day 78: Thanksgiving dinner.
Day 79: Board game night.
Day 80: Quirky bathroom sign.
Day 81: Anything at twilight.
Day 82: Ugly sweater selfie.
Day 83: A completed crossword puzzle.
Day 84: Postcards you're sending to someone.
Day 85: Gingerbread house.
Day 86: Stockings across a fireplace.
Day 87: Your favorite movie theater.
Day 88: Secret Santa gifts.
Day 89: Reunion with your best friend.
Day 90: A new bar you try.

Day 91: A photo of yourself that you love.
Day 92: Your friend in front of their house.
Day 93: The view you see on a run.
Day 94: Something cool you get to do at your job.
Day 95: Your favorite library.
Day 96: A homemade pizza.
Day 97: The view of the ocean, lake, or a pond.
Day 98: A piece of art your friend made or is at a friend's house.
Day 99: Family photo.
Day 100: Your bedroom wall.
Day 101: Coffee art.
Day 102: Your calendar.
Day 103: Animals at the zoo.
Day 104: A lit fireplace.
Day 105: Food that's almost too cute to eat.
Day 106: A collage.
Day 107: Some bar's wall that you think is super cool.
Day 108: A quote you have up in your room.
Day 109: Shells on a beach.
Day 110: Teatime.
Day 111: Anything you hang at your desk.
Day 112: Your journal.
Day 113: A Ferris wheel.
Day 114: Karaoke night.
Day 115: A kayaking trip.
Day 116: A receipt of somewhere or something you love.
Day 117: Trees blooming.
Day 118: Sunday funday.
Day 119: Your backyard.
Day 120: Waterfalls.

Day 121: Doughnuts.
Day 122: A sunset.
Day 123: A sunrise.
Day 124: An old yearbook photo.
Day 125: The view from a hike.
Day 126: A day at the park.
Day 127: Firepit.
Day 128: Your favorite ice cream.
Day 129: Something you get for free.
Day 130: A concert you'll never forget.
Day 131: A list.
Day 132: Summer BBQs.
Day 133: Something you see on a walk.
Day 134: Your favorite item from a co-worker.
Day 135: The view from a hotel room.
Day 136: A carousel.
Day 137: Your facial selfie.
Day 138: Sailing on a boat.
Day 139: Cookies you've baked.
Day 140: Your significant other.
Day 141: A makeover of your room.
Day 142: Any birthday surprise.
Day 143: A bouncy castle.
Day 144: Milkshakes in the Summer.
Day 145: An adorable, old-timey theater venue.
Day 146: Coloring book.
Day 147: Neon signs.
Day 148: Fresh snowfall.
Day 149: A text message that made you smile.
Day 150: Leaves on the ground.

Day 151: Polaroid pictures.
Day 152: Flower markets.
Day 153: Your vacation tickets.
Day 154: A meeting of your book club.
Day 155: Something you DIY-ed.
Day 156: A color run.
Day 157: Succulents.
Day 158: A bridge.
Day 159: Your shoes somewhere new.
Day 160: A holiday party.
Day 161: Snowman.
Day 162: A paper fortune.
Day 163: Your desk.
Day 164: A fancy dinner or lunch.
Day 165: A slice of pizza.
Day 166: A snap of adorable kittens.
Day 167: A unique garage door.
Day 168: Lazy Saturday in bed.
Day 169: Gratitude list.
Day 170: A houseplant.
Day 171: Bookstores.
Day 172: Clouds.
Day 173: Puddles.
Day 174: A vineyard.
Day 175: Old photo albums.
Day 176: A page from your favorite book.
Day 177: A photo shoot with your friends.
Day 178: Ski slopes.
Day 179: Mountains.
Day 180: Rolling hills.

Day 181: A neon sign quote.
Day 182: Palm trees.
Day 183: Sunflowers.
Day 184: Something antique.
Day 185: Your manicure.
Day 186: A rooftop bar.
Day 187: Your favorite mug.
Day 188: Dog park.
Day 189: Candied apples.
Day 190: Deep-fried Oreo.
Day 191: Jumping into a pool.
Day 192: Pool floats.
Day 193: Birthday balloons.
Day 194: A wedding.
Day 195: An engagement party.
Day 196: Someone's engagement ring.
Day 197: A food truck.
Day 198: Crosswalk.
Day 199: A new journal.
Day 200: A bar's insane collection of liquor.
Day 201: Something you draw.
Day 202: A cup of tea.
Day 203: Your favorite brunch dish.
Day 204: Mimosas.
Day 205: An old engagement shoot photo.
Day 206: A quote in a foreign language.
Day 207: Ripples in the pool water.
Day 208: Someone you care about finishing a sporting event.
Day 209: The steps of an old building.
Day 210: An ad or billboard that you can't stop thinking about.

Day 211: Food at a festival.
Day 212: A tourist attraction.
Day 213: Your pedicure.
Day 214: An inspiration board.
Day 215: A new hairstyle.
Day 216: Fall foliage.
Day 217: A Harry Potter book.
Day 218: Flags.
Day 219: Art in your house.
Day 220: Sand-filled sandals.
Day 221: An iconic building from where you live.
Day 222: Your old cellphone.
Day 223: A map of an upcoming road trip.
Day 224: Your favorite fast food meal.
Day 225: Cobblestone streets.
Day 226: The latest TV show you're binge-watching.
Day 227: Snow tubing.
Day 228: A favorite dessert.
Day 229: A new makeup trend you're trying.
Day 230: Favorite stuffed animals.
Day 231: Apple picking.
Day 232: A cup of hot cider.
Day 233: Your bikini or swimsuit.
Day 234: A list of your goals for the year.
Day 235: Chocolate bars.
Day 236: Fireworks.
Day 237: Roller coaster ride.
Day 238: A fountain.
Day 239: Take a #whereIstand photo.
Day 240: A photo in front of a mural.

Day 241: Cute shoes.
Day 242: Breakfast meal.
Day 243: Popcorn at the movies.
Day 244: Your go-to lunch meal.
Day 245: A pretty front door.
Day 246: A beautiful floor.
Day 247: Something that's important to your culture.
Day 248: A cloudless sky.
Day 249: Scenic cityscape.
Day 250: Your new haircut.
Day 251: Something from above.
Day 252: Jumping photo.
Day 253: You wearing a hat.
Day 254: Your favorite nail art.
Day 255: Gym selfie.
Day 256: A scenic Easter photo.
Day 257: A photo with your parents.
Day 258: Something you just bought.
Day 259: Your #WCW.
Day 260: A cozy rug.
Day 261: Popping Champagne.
Day 262: A friend's birthday.
Day 263: Rainbow.
Day 264: Your favorite room in the house.
Day 265: Your #MCM.
Day 266: A tree-lined street.
Day 267: Something cozy.
Day 268: Twinkle lights.
Day 269: Tattoo.
Day 270: A picture within a picture.

Day 271: Holiday ornaments.
Day 272: Holiday street lights.
Day 273: Hot chocolate.
Day 274: Holiday decorations on buildings.
Day 275: Cute kids.
Day 276: Sledding.
Day 277: A reading nook.
Day 278: Your bicycle.
Day 279: Roller skating in a park.
Day 280: A newspaper you're subscribed to.
Day 281: A Boomerang photo.
Day 282: Crossing something off your bucket list.
Day 283: Something that shows off what you do at your job.
Day 284: Gelato.
Day 285: Something you made.
Day 286: A funhouse.
Day 287: An underwater photo.
Day 288: A puppy you're dog-sitting.
Day 289: Playing a video game you love.
Day 290: Your new favorite phone case.
Day 291: Your blowout.
Day 292: A yoga pose.
Day 293: Favorite socks.
Day 294: A quaint farmers market.
Day 295: From a unique vantage point.
Day 296: Out of a window.
Day 297: Something in black and white.
Day 298: Without any edits (#nofilter).
Day 299: A truly candid photo.
Day 300: A photo where you follow the rule of thirds.

Day 301: Cooking something new.
Day 302: A new favorite cookbook.
Day 303: Playing a game of chess.
Day 304: Trying out a new workout class.
Day 305: A cool hat.
Day 306: Horseback riding.
Day 307: Breakfast for dinner.
Day 308: A cute snap of puppies.
Day 309: A dish you totally ruined, but at least you tried something new.
Day 310: A photo before and after you cleaned your room.
Day 311: A badge from an event you go to.
Day 312: Flowers you send to someone.
Day 313: The view from where you're lying down on a beach.
Day 314: Sports stadium.
Day 315: A new piercing.
Day 316: Trying a new cuisine.
Day 317: Trees without any leaves.
Day 318: Your favorite children's book.
Day 319: Something that you've fixed.
Day 320: Someone you love.
Day 321: Flashing the peace sign.
Day 322: While you're moving.
Day 323: A new restaurant you try.
Day 324: A selfie with the flash on.
Day 325: Giving a thumbs-up.
Day 326: Any gifts someone brings you back from vacation.
Day 327: Stickers you love.
Day 328: A family heirloom.
Day 329: A popular tourist attraction from an unexpected view.
Day 330: Nighttime lights on a bridge.

Day 331: A tropical drink.
Day 332: Stoop steps.
Day 333: A decorated front yard.
Day 334: The front page of a newspaper that makes you happy.
Day 335: An empty subway or bus.
Day 336: The reflection of something on sunglasses.
Day 337: A fancy event.
Day 338: A banner you like.
Day 339: Dangling your feet above water.
Day 340: Raindrops on leaves.
Day 341: A rain-stained glass window.
Day 342: A cozy bar.
Day 343: Foggy day.
Day 344: Misty rain.
Day 345: A special invitation.
Day 346: Your favorite bag.
Day 347: Any pins you love.
Day 348: Your #ootd look.
Day 349: Something that shows off a part of your personality most people don't know.
Day 350: A barefaced selfie.
Day 351: Photo with someone you pretty much feel like is family.
Day 352: Your best friend.
Day 353: Moon shadows.
Day 354: A Snapchat filter selfie.
Day 355: A weather photo.
Day 356: Any window.
Day 357: Something that made you laugh today.
Day 358: Anything that sparkles.
Day 359: A snapshot of what's in your daily bag.
Day 360: The back of your head.
Day 361: Next to a monument.
Day 362: A pair of concert tickets.
Day 363: Something monochromatic.
Day 364: A piece of famous art.
Day 365: Anything that sums up your entire year and everything you've accomplished.