With an annual subscription, you have a whole year to take advantage of Picfair’s features and create a store with beautifully displayed photos. See our complete list for more tips on what you can do with Picfair.

While there are many benefits to having annual subscription, you may wonder what fun photography projects you can do in tandem (if you’re not working on anything already) too?

Here are some ideas to get you started!

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Photography projects ideal for working on year round

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1 365-project

A 365-project is where you commit to taking a photo every day for each day of the year. It’s a brilliant way to get totally absorbed into taking pictures–it's a commitment, but a very good one at that! 

Learn all about the 365-project with our dedicated article.

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2 52-week project

Alternatively, if a 365 project feels like too much of a commitment right now, then a 52-week project could be a better option. This is where you commit to taking a photo once a week rather than each day, like the 356 project.

Learn more about the 52-week project with our how-to guide. Like the 365 project, if you embark on a 52-week project, then make an album of your images and promote it as a series!

3 Capture the seasons (ideal for beginners)

Suppose you’re just getting started in photography and also have a love for the great outdoors. Why not combine the two and do a seasonal year-long project where you capture each of the different seasons, either in your backyard or further afield (to be fair, you can do this even if you’re not super outdoorsy)?

You’ll be amazed at how much the light and feel of a place changes when you revisit it at different times of the year. It gives you a great way to both create a visually exciting photography project and improve your photography skills.

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4 Create a photo book (and link to it from your Picfair Store)

Making your photo book, whether physical or digital, is a brilliant project for any photographer and one for any time of the year.

Generally (well, in my opinion anyway), making a great photography book can’t be done overnight. There are many considerations, like what images to put in, the layout, and the type of paper.

Wherever you’re marketing or selling your book, whether on Etsy or via an independent bookstore, make sure you take advantage of the custom menu feature for your Picfair Store and link to it so your store visitors can take a look (and potentially make a purchase), too.

To learn how to create a photo book, read our specialist guide.
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Editor’s recommendation:

When searching for the best places for photo book making, I found Rosemood (Europe) and Artifact Uprising (North America) to offer the best contemporary design and paper quality.

5 Work on a personal photo project (and make it your featured album on your Picfair Store)

One of the best ways to get meaningfully involved in your photography, but that doesn't involve a regimented commitment, is to pursue a personal photography project that you can don as and when you please. Working on a long-term project where you dip in and out of it over months (or even years) can be a super fulfilling way to develop your photography practice and skills to. Learn more with our guide on creating a photo essay.

Whatever photo project or essay you embark on, make sure you prominently display it and its development over time on your Picfair Store. Create an album, make it your featured album, and display it on your homepage!

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Final thoughts

We hope the above ideas inspire you to use your Picfair Store (and your annual subscription) over time. You’ll find it both fun and fulfilling! As always, the more effort you put into your photography, the more you’ll get out of it.