All Self-Portraiture 2024 Themes

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January

Week 1 (Jan 1 – Jan 7): New Beginnings – Capture a self-portrait that symbolizes a fresh start or new year’s resolution.
Week 2 (Jan 8 – Jan 14): Cozy Comforts – Portraits highlighting winter comforts at home.
Week 3 (Jan 15 – Jan 21): High Contrast – Experiment with high-contrast lighting.
Week 4 (Jan 22 – Jan 28): The Eyes Have It – Focus on the eyes in your portrait.
Week 5 (Jan 29 – Feb 4): Motion and Blur – Incorporate motion or intentional blur.

February

Week 6 (Feb 5 – Feb 11): Cultural Roots – Portray aspects of your cultural heritage.
Week 7 (Feb 12 – Feb 18): My Other Half – Include a significant other or a best friend.
Week 8 (Feb 19 – Feb 25): Hobbies and Passions – Include elements of your hobbies or passions.
Week 9 (Feb 26 – Mar 3): Urban Explorer – Self-portraits in an urban environment.

March

Week 10 (Mar 4 – Mar 10): Black and White Mood – Use black and white photography to convey a mood or emotion.
Week 11 (Mar 11 – Mar 17): Green with Envy – Use green colors dominantly for St. Patrick’s Day.
Week 12 (Mar 18 – Mar 24): My Alter Ego – Portray an alter ego or fictional version of yourself.
Week 13 (Mar 25 – Mar 31): Reflections – Utilize mirrors or reflective surfaces in your composition.

April

Week 14 (Apr 1 – Apr 7): Juxtaposition – Contrast different elements.
Week 15 (Apr 8 – Apr 14): Shadows and Light – Play with dramatic lighting and shadows.
Week 16 (Apr 15 – Apr 21): Vintage Vibes – Create a vintage or retro look.
Week 17 (Apr 22 – Apr 28): Earthly Connection – Themes of nature and the environment for Earth Day.

May

Week 18 (Apr 29 – May 5): Cinematic – Mimic the style of a movie scene.
Week 19 (May 6 – May 12): In the Kitchen – A self-portrait involving cooking or eating.
Week 20 (May 13 – May 19): Textures and Patterns – Focus on textures and patterns in your attire or background.
Week 21 (May 20 – May 26): The Golden Hour – Utilize the soft light of sunrise or sunset.
Week 22 (May 27 – Jun 2): Street Style – Fashion-focused portraits in an urban setting.

June

Week 23 (Jun 3 – Jun 9): Reflections on Life – Use reflective surfaces to add depth.
Week 24 (Jun 10 – Jun 16): Fitness and Strength – A theme around physical fitness or strength.
Week 25 (Jun 17 – Jun 23): At Work – A portrait in your work or study environment.
Week 26 (Jun 24 – Jun 30): Color Burst – Use vibrant, colorful backgrounds or clothing.

July

Week 27 (Jul 1 – Jul 7): Serenity – Capture calmness and tranquility.
Week 28 (Jul 8 – Jul 14): Monochromatic – Use varying shades of a single color.
Week 29 (Jul 15 – Jul 21): Water Elements – Incorporate water in any form.
Week 30 (Jul 22 – Jul 28): Summer Heat – Capture the essence of mid-summer.
Week 31 (Jul 29 – Aug 4): Night Owl – Nighttime or low-light portraits.

August

Week 32 (Aug 5 – Aug 11): In Disguise – Play with costumes or disguises.
Week 33 (Aug 12 – Aug 18): Minimalism – A minimalist or simplistic approach.
Week 34 (Aug 19 – Aug 25): Through the Looking Glass – Use mirrors creatively.
Week 35 (Aug 26 – Sep 1): Sci-Fi Fantasy – Portraits inspired by science fiction or fantasy themes.

September

Week 36 (Sep 2 – Sep 8): Working Life – A theme related to your profession or work.
Week 37 (Sep 9 – Sep 15): Black and White Revisited – Another exploration of black and white photography.
Week 38 (Sep 16 – Sep 22): Architectural Elements – Use architecture as a backdrop or element.
Week 39 (Sep 23 – Sep 29): First Signs of Fall – Capture elements of early autumn.

October

Week 40 (Sep 30 – Oct 6): My Culture – A portrait reflecting your cultural heritage.
Week 41 (Oct 7 – Oct 13): In Disguise – Play with costumes or disguises.
Week 42 (Oct 14 – Oct 20): Technological Life – Incorporate a technological or digital aspect.
Week 43 (Oct 21 – Oct 27): Shadows and Forms – Play with shadows to create interesting forms.
Week 44 (Oct 28 – Nov 3): Ghosts and Ghouls – Celebrate Halloween with a themed portrait.

November

Week 45 (Nov 4 – Nov 10): Remembering – A portrait that commemorates or reflects.
Week 46 (Nov 11 – Nov 17): Cozy Indoors – Capture the warmth and comfort of being indoors.
Week 47 (Nov 18 – Nov 24): Gratitude – A theme around thankfulness, leading up to Thanksgiving.
Week 48 (Nov 25 – Dec 1): First Signs of Winter – Portray the onset of winter.

December

Week 49 (Dec 2 – Dec 8): Festive Lights – Incorporate festive lights or decorations.
Week 50 (Dec 9 – Dec 15): Winter’s Chill – A portrait that captures the essence of winter’s cold.
Week 51 (Dec 16 – Dec 22): Holiday Spirit – A portrait themed around the holiday season.
Week 52 (Dec 23 – Dec 29): Reflections – Open to interpretation.

Remember, you can make plans ahead of time, but SPS images should be captured during the week of the “event” (from the previous Monday through that Sunday). You can shoot for the theme, but also feel free to share any off-topic images you create, as well. Feel free to post the images over the weekend (Saturday and/or Sunday) and use the hashtags #SelfPortraitSunday and #ArtofSelfPortraiture