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Welcome back Friends!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The holiday season (AKA Christmas) brings with it a different kind of creative energy \u2014 softer light, richer colour, meaningful moments, and plenty of small details that often slip by unnoticed. To keep things flexible (and fun), this week\u2019s photography challenge follows our \u201cChoose Your Own Prompt\u201d format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than working to a single theme, you can choose one of five holiday-inspired prompts and explore it throughout the week. You might shoot every day or just once when inspiration strikes. Keep it subtle or go all-in festive \u2014 there\u2019s no right or wrong approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick the prompt that resonates with you, spend time observing, and use the week to tell a small visual story. When you\u2019re ready, share your favourite image with the community and let us see how you interpreted the theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not gonna lie, Santa looks beat here…. but it amused me, so I made the photograph! <\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/span>\"Weekly*<\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Your Five Holiday Photography Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Festive Light<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Photograph light that feels seasonal: fairy lights, candles, shop windows, sunrise or sunset glow, reflections on glass. Warm, soft, or sparkling \u2014 let light set the mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Traditions (Big or Small)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Capture a holiday ritual: decorating, cooking, wrapping, morning coffee, a family walk, or a quiet solo tradition. It doesn\u2019t need to be loud \u2014 intimacy counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Anticipation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The moments before<\/em> the moment: wrapped gifts, packed bags, laid tables, waiting hands, half-finished decorations. Tell the story of what\u2019s about to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Summer Christmas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lean into an Aussie festive season. Beaches, backyard barbecues, cricket, bare feet, sunshine, cold drinks. Holiday spirit doesn\u2019t have to wear a jumper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Togetherness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Photograph connection \u2014 people, pets, or even shared spaces. Laughter, closeness, chaos, calm. Wide scenes or quiet details both work beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

* So we’re away for a week or two, so we welcome you to try ALL of the topics in this challenge and we’ll see you in 2026. Thanks for sticking with us in the last few months of change we’re going through here at dPS – We’re looking forward to a refreshed 2026. —- Simon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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