10 Summer Photos You Must Take

10 Summer Photos You Must Take

School is out and summer is here!  It's time to bring out the camera.  Tomorrow we will be celebrating the 4th of July and many families with be gathering together for a summer tradition.  Why not capture all of those memorable family memories?  Here is a quick list of 10 possible ideas to photograph your family enjoying summer.

1.  Summer Sport
It's summer and what's the favorite summertime sport - Baseball.  You can catch a Washington Nationals baseball game in D.C and bring your camera to photograph your family.  Maybe even photographing your child(ren) catching a fly ball.  Another possibilities is watching the kids skateboard around the neighborhood.

2.  4th of July
Tomorrow is the 4th of July - the height of summer.  It's a great time to capture family and friends enjoying one another and at the end of the night bringing out your camera to capture the fireworks in the sky.  There are so many wonderful locations to view fireworks in the Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland area.  However, we're so close to Washington D.C., I recommend watching the Nation's fireworks.  You won't be disappointed; just pack lots patience.

3.  Ice Cream
Oh my goodness, there's nothing like so good ice cream.  Summer just isn't summer without a cone or cup of ice cream.  With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees a scoop or two of ice cream is a nice cooling treat. 

Did you know...I'm offering Ice Cream portrait sessions this summer? It will be a great fun and messy portrait session for the entire family or just your kids.  Schedule your session today.

4.  BBQ
During the summer months, I try to avoid turning on the stove, especially the oven, at all cost.  The heat is too extreme!  I venture out to the grill with my family and grill steaks, burgers, chicken, hotdogs, almost anything we could possibly eat.  It a great time to photograph the person grilling and the kids looking forward to the meal.  Absolutely take pictures of the final product.

5.  Roadtrips
Road trips can be so much fun.  With the warmer weather, many families choose summer to make many driving trips across the country.  Don't forget to bring the camera to photograph the kids enjoying all the new sights they will see or the different attractions.

This is a quick list of road trip possibilities:

• Virginia Beach, VA. Distance from DC: 200 miles; 4 hour drive. ...
• Rehoboth Beach, DE. Distance from DC: 120 miles, 3 hour drive. ...
• Chesapeake Beach, MD. Distance from DC: 35 miles, 1 hour drive. ...
• Assateague Island National Seashore, MD and VA. Distance from DC: 150 miles, 3 hour drive. ...
• Stone Harbor, NJ. ...
• Colonial Beach, VA.
  

6.  Toes In the Sand
There's nothing like warm sand in between the toes.  Taking an evening stroll with the camera and taking pictures of the sun setting or the kids running and playing on the beach is fun. 

7.  Cold Beverage
On a warm day, a ice cold drink can do wonders for your happiness.  The weather is bearing down and a cup of water filled with ice or an icy cold Coca-Cola is a true treat.  That cold beverage quickly cools down our hands from holding it and our bodies from drinking it.  It's also a great opportunity to take a picture. 

8.  Favorite Hobby
Summer is a time to relax and enjoy the long days of summer.  Sitting in a local park and reading a book or playing a game on your iPad can be a great way to enjoy summer and photograph a special moment. 

9.  Bubbles
Who doesn't like bubbles?  Although I'm an adult, I feel like a kid all over again when I see bubbles being blown.  Bring out the bubbles and the camera and photograph your kids running after the bubbles trying to catch them. 

10.  Summer Colors
Colors, Colors, Colors.  Colors are everywhere you look.  Similar to spring, summer is filled with colors galore.  Many trees still have pretty blossoms and their waiting to be photographed by you.  Bring your camera outside!

Have fun this summer, take pictures, and don't forget to print your memories!  Below is an affiliate link of great camera products that can help you photograph you children enjoying summer.

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