50 Summer Photo Ideas Checklist

School’s out, summer is in full swing, time to make some lasting memories. Go outdoors, enjoy the summer sun, explore, and discover the world around you. As you are heading out, grab your camera or use your phone to capture life’s simplest pleasures.

Take a moment to snap a picture of your family or friends. Set up poses and have fun. Silly photos make great scrapbook additions.

50 Photo Ideas for Memorable Summer 

Do you need some inspiration on when to take a photo? Consider the following checklist.

1. Having a picnic
2. Eating a Sno Cone
3. On a nature trail
4. Holding sparklers (safely)
5. At a petting zoon
6. In front of the library
7. Laying in a hammock
8. Standing in the water at the lake
9. Eating ice cream
10. In front of a flower garden
11. Wearing silly sunglasses (check out your local dollar store)
12. On a boat
13. In a strawberry patch
14. Building a sandcastle
15. Playing in the sprinkler
16. At a parade
17. At a farmer’s market
18. Laying in the sand
19. Wearing red, white, and blue for the 4th of July (Do not hesitate to go overboard)
20. In front of a historical landmark
21. On swing sets
22. At a splash park (pose under the falling water)
23. Eating watermelon
24. Sitting around a bonfire
25. Eating S’mores
26. On a slide at the park
27. In a tent
28. Posing on a park bench
29. Wearing beach attire
30. Holding hands at sunset
31. Drinking summer slushies
32. At an art museum
33. On family movie night
34. Relaxing under a big shade tree
35. Listening to music at a local concert in the park
36. Swimming a pool (use beach balls, floaties, or other pool-related items as props)
37. Making/showing off summer bracelets
38. Standing on rocks
39. At an amusement park
40. Floating on inner tubes
41. Inside a blanket fort on a rainy day
42. At a BBQ
43. Painting and hiding rocks around town
44. Lounging in lawn chairs
45. Laying on matching or themed beach towels
46. Drinking lemonade
47. Playing beach volleyball
48. In the middle of your sidewalk chalk art creation
49. Putt putt golfing
50. A group selfie (do this one multiple times throughout the summer months)

Just remember, when you are out having fun, follow all rules for public areas. Safety should always be your first priority.

Author: Rebecca C.

I am just a person who loves to photograph and write about the world around me. View all posts by Rebecca C.