Colour photo walk: The low-effort, high-aesthetic Valentine’s date

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean overpriced dinners or cliché gifts. This year, why not switch things up with a fun, Instagram-ready experience? The Colour Photo Walk is a budget-friendly way to spend quality time, capture vibrant photos, and make memories that are just as colourful as your feed.



We belong to a generation where life is lived through aesthetics, both in real moments and on our feeds (mine included). So if you’re someone who cares about visuals and vibes, a Colour Photo Walk is an easy way to level up your Valentine’s Day without doing the most. It’s thoughtful, creative, and low-effort in the best way, perfect for couples who want to do something different but still meaningful.

The idea is simple: all you need is your phone. You and your partner randomly assign one colour to each other, then head out to capture anything around you that matches that shade. It could be walls, flowers, signboards, outfits, cafés, shadows, or even tiny details you’d usually overlook. While you might see people doing this trend with fancy cameras on Instagram, trust me, your phone is more than enough. If aesthetics are your thing, this trend delivers no extra gear required.

To really enjoy the experience, choose spaces that aren’t too crowded, quiet lanes, parks, old neighbourhoods, art districts, or even underrated corners of your city. The goal isn’t just to click photos but to slow down and notice things you’d normally walk past. That’s where the magic lies. A Colour Photo Walk gently pulls you into the art of observing, turning an ordinary stroll into a creative date that feels intimate, mindful, and surprisingly romantic.

Tip: Do this when the sun is shining bright, why? Because…. aesthetics.

Doing the photo walk itself doesn’t need to be an all-day thing, an hour or so is honestly perfect. Once you’ve clicked enough and soaked in the experience, you can take things forward by turning the day into a relaxed picnic date. Pick up some easy-to-carry, budget-friendly food and drinks, think sandwiches, fruits, snacks, and something refreshing to sip on, and find a cozy spot to settle down.



A picnic opens up so many possibilities. You can play badminton or any casual game, colour or sketch together, and click more aesthetic photos, this time of each other and as a couple. It’s low-pressure, creative, and gives you the space to just exist together without rushing anywhere. If you time it right, you can easily spend three to four hours here (or more), depending on how strong the vibes are.



And if you still feel like ending the day on a romantic note, you absolutely can. Carry a dinner-appropriate outfit, do a quick change after your photo walk and picnic, and head out for a cozy dinner. This way, you get a wholesome, creative daytime date and a classic Valentine’s dinner, basically the best of both worlds (Like Hannah Montana said) , without it feeling forced or overplanned.