What is the Capture Five Challenge?
In our fast-paced, screen-heavy lives, it’s easy to overlook the little details that make each day unique. Often, we have powerful cameras tucked away on our phones, in closets, or stored as equipment we only use on special occasions. But what if we started using them intentionally, every day? Introducing the Capture Five Challenge—a simple, joyful exercise designed to help you romanticize your life, discover beauty in the ordinary, and see the world through a more intentional lens.
What is the Capture Five Challenge?
The idea behind the Capture Five Challenge is simple: each day, capture exactly five photos. Not four, not six—just five. By focusing on only five moments, you’re encouraged to be intentional with each shot, thinking through the lighting, composition, and emotion you want to capture. These photos can center on a single theme, like a beautiful sky or your favorite coffee ritual, or be five different moments that bring you joy throughout the day.
The goal is to see your daily life with fresh eyes, to discover the beauty in small, meaningful moments, and to celebrate the world around you.
How It Works
Here’s how to get started with the Capture Five Challenge and make it a fulfilling part of your routine:
Find Moments of Intention: Each day, as you go about your routine, look for moments that bring you a sense of joy, calm, or inspiration. With only five photos to take, consider what each image means to you. Let your camera help you see these moments with intention, whether it’s your cell phone, a new Canon, or a film camera you’ve been waiting to use.
Take Exactly 5 Photos: The magic of the challenge lies in the limit of five. This pushes you to be selective and thoughtful. It’s not about perfection but about finding what resonates with you in each moment. Embrace the art of capturing five intentional, meaningful shots every day.
Weekly Review: At the end of each week, set aside time to look through your collection of 35 photos (5 photos a day, multiplied by 7 days). Sunday nights are perfect for this. Choose the best five from your week, crop, edit, and add them to a special folder on your phone titled “Capture Five.” Over time, you’ll have a collection that reflects life’s special moments, seen through your own unique lens.
Join the Community: If you need a little inspiration, weekly prompts will be shared on our Instagram stories. We’d love for you to share your journey with us—tag Create Wildly on social media, and use the hashtags #CaptureFive and #CreateWildly to join others in the challenge.
Why It Matters
The Capture Five Challenge is more than just taking pictures; it’s about slowing down and finding gratitude in the everyday. Each day is full of small moments worth remembering. Through this exercise, you’ll begin to notice the textures, colors, and emotions that make your life unique. From a cozy morning scene to an impromptu adventure, these moments remind us that life’s beauty is in its details.
Over time, this practice becomes a form of visual journaling, helping you look back on these simple, meaningful experiences with joy. It’s a reminder that life is happening all around us, every day, and that we only need to slow down and open our eyes to see it.
The Capture Five Challenge is here to inspire you to document these moments thoughtfully and to connect with a community of others who are doing the same. So grab your camera and capture life one intentional moment at a time. We can’t wait to see what you’ll discover.