8 FREE Summer Photo Activities to do with your Kids
1. Photograph Your Kids Playing in the Sprinkler
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2. Head to the Beach and take pictures of your kids building sand castles, jumping waves and giggling
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3. Load up the kids with a picnic lunch, throw your camera in and have a play date at your nearby park
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4. Is it raining? Let your kids play in the rain while you stand under the porch and capture the rain play pictures.
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5. Mud fight! What kid doesn’t like to get dirty and play in the mud? I know mama’s aren’t fond of the clean up but the pictures can be so much fun!
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6. While they are playing in the mud…what about mud pies?
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7. Take your little princess, dress her up and let her twirl around in some gorgeous light in the late evening. Taking these pictures will not only be fun for the two of you but you’re capturing her personality at a young age!
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8. Swinging. Take your action shots to the next level and let the kids swing while you practice taking pictures! These can be so fun.
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Michelle @ Sunshine and Hurricanes.com says
These are so amazing! I thought each one was my favorite until I saw the next!!!! Candid pics are the best way to capture childhood and these do not disappoint! Time to grab my camera and head outside!
Jen (A Polished Mother) says
All these are great ideas. I love candids of my little one
Logan Can says
These are adorable ideas! I will definitely have to incorporate some of these photo ideas in our playdates!
LaShawn says
I love these ideas! I already have the sprinkler photo, and the beach one will come towards the end of the summer! I have to find an opportunity for the rest!
Adie Massey says
Anything with water is always a winner. I may take my nieces and cool off at a water park! Thanks for sharing!
Lauren R says
I absolutely love this post!! These are such great activities to capture your kids! I’m definitely going to adopt these!
Teryn says
Love these ideas! I think the rain one is great & then you can do the mud one right after 😉 Will be trying these for sure before summer is out! xo
Tiffany says
What really fun ideas! I think my Kiddies would definitely love playing in the water and mud… they seem to be attracted to mess but I think it would definitely make for some amazing shots! Thanks for sharing!