12 Awesome Photography Ideas to Capture Amazing Kids Photos in Summer

Kids photography is one of the most challenging forms of photography. We love taking kids photos and they turn out really good but have you ever thought about doing things or summer activities that could actually lead to awesome kids photos? Well, we have assembled a list of great ideas to take kids summer photos. Make the most out of this summer as your kids would be much bigger next year! Pick your camera, don’t miss out this great opportunity or you will feel to have missed some great moments that you could have cherished forever!

1. Make Them Feel Comfy

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Never neglect this one secret of photographing kids. Making kids feel that they are being photographed and chasing them constantly to get the best photo won’t work. Sometimes kids need their own time to explore and sink information they are getting from the environment, do not make them post each and every time you are holding a camera. Its best to put the kids at ease, let them have fun and you will never find any difficulty in getting the best moment to capture the photo you are looking for.

2. Let Them Play

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The best way to take excellent kids photos is to set them in a lively mood. Kids love playing and when its summer and joy is in the air, who would not love to indulge in activities that they would have missed inside their house during the cruel cold winter. Engage in water sports, let them play around the garden or in the backyard. Why not hand a tree tire swing in your garden and let them have fun? Make them play hide and seek and you will be amazed by the great summer photos you get!

3. Let them Pose

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Some kids are shy while others love to pose for a photograph. If you have kids who love to pose then why not make the most out of this opportunity? Dress them up, take them to the fields, let them move around, sit or lie down and pose. Believe me, kids can look as natural posing as they would if they didn’t know someone was taking their photo.

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4. Let them Explore

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Summers are the time for kids to roam in streets, ride their bicycles or look around for things they cannot see in other weathers. Let your little explorers get their share of free time exploring things they may not have seen before. Chase them and create a photo story of what they looked for, what they found and how they celebrated feeding their curiosity?

5. Visit the Sea

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Now is the time to visit the sea and take awesome photos that you may not be able to take in a city. Kids take pleasure in chasing each other on the beach, running into water, splashing water at each other and letting the water touch their tiny feet. Why not plan a trip to the sea and let them enjoy the warmth of the sun? Let them have fun and enjoy their small adventures. After all, they won’t be the same age next year!

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6. Get Engaged

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If you one of the parents then make them feel excited by getting engaged in activities they do. Its sometimes okay to become a kid with the kids. Kids love it when you get involved in their activities. Oh and by the way, when they are having so much fun, who would like to feel left out. Make your  memories last forever by keeping an account of the fun summer activities you and your kids do together. These times won’t return 🙂

7. Dirt is Good – Let them Get Messy

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There are some parents who like to keep their kids prim and proper but they are kids and would hardly acts like adults when they are left to enjoy in a muddy ground. Oh, I am forgetting that kids tend to get messy even if you leave them in the cleanest environment, imagine them eating food with their hands… (nightmare, isn’t it? But a great photo idea!) Why not take advantage of their messiness? Let them get messy, kid photos taken when they are messy are too cute. Who can resist a cutie pie with muddy hands and little stainy shirt? You can always wash the clothes later but you can never get these precious photos otherwise. Gardening is one of the best activities that can provide you all fun, opportunity to make your children learn and the best moments to take kids photos.

8. Its OK to Get A Little Sneaky

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This sounds weird but this is also fun! Let your kids have fun or just leave them alone for a while. Their childish nature will make them do things you won’t be able to notice when you are in front of them. Let them hang outdoors in the garden or just walk around in the house. You will be amazed at how curious they are… Capture the photos from behind the window or from a perspective that shows that you were being sneaky (wink)!

9. Cook and Shoot

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Who doesn’t like good food? If you are foodie there are a lot of that your kids would be too. Plan a bar-be-cue party, cook outdoors, take raw food with you to a picnic and give your kids the opportunity to cook for you. Do not forget to take the before and after photos of all the mess they create. They will definitely surprise you. (Warning: Do not let kids handle the utensils and other sharp kitchen gadgets without adult supervision.)

10. Go for Hiking

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Tired of spending all the winter indoors? Why not plan a hiking trip? Kids love hiking and its one of the best summer activities for them. Hiking is a great opportunity for family to come closer and share natural beauty. It’s one of the best times to capture summer photos because the hills are bursting with natural beauty and kids would look even energetic after a stroll through the hills.

11. Do Not Miss The Sunset

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Kids hardly get to enjoy  sun set in winters, either it’s too soon to view it or its too cold to go out and enjoy the beauty of it, even if you see it you may not be able to capture sunset photos for kids are prone to get cold. Summers are the best times to capture sunset photos. Take your kids out before the sun sets, let them play, explore and enjoy the beauty of it. You will definitely get magical results of those marvelous moments.

12. Its Time to Let Them Rest

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Sleep time is one of the best times to take kids photos in summer. After a day full of tiring activities kids are peaceful at two times mainly; dinner (when they are starved to peak) and bed time. The latter one is the time to capture kids photos as they drift to sleep in their comfy beds. Why is it best to shoot bed time photos of kids in summer, because that’s when they have had the busiest days activity wise and the look on their face will reflect a day full of fun and energy! When else would you get the chance to get this million dollar face captured?

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Hope you enjoyed reading these kids summer photography tips and ideas. Enjoy the summers and take lovely photos of your kids! It’s not just about taking photos of your kids but it’s about bonding with them, you may not notice but they would grow too soon, so why not make memories that would last forever. If you have a tip or trick to share regarding this post, do not hesitate to share it in the comments below.