Whether you’re spending days at the beach, or just watching your kids run around in the back yard, there are going to be some fantastic photo ops this summer. You’ll have plenty of amazing outdoor scenes to shoot, so keep your camera at the ready. Check out these 10 great moments you won’t want to miss, plus some tips on how to get the best looking picture possible.
1. Beach Days
The best time to shoot photos of your kids and the rest of your family at the beach is during the morning or evening hours. The light is less harsh and you’ll get a better picture. If your beach is crowded, use the sky as a background, or simply embrace the activity and keep it in your photo.
2. Relaxing Evenings
There’s something special about those summer nights when the sun is still managing to peek over the horizon. If you want that chill summer evening vibe, full of fireflies and sleepy children, then remember to up the ISO settings on your camera and be extra cautious about keeping the camera still.
3. Blowing Bubbles
These photos can be downright adorable, but it’s hard to get that perfect shot because there’s so much going on in the picture—your child and their movement, the bubbles, and the background. Try working on your single-point focus to pick out a great photo.
4. Little League
You’ll be looking at photos of your little ones on the baseball or softball diamond for years to come. And luckily, the close proximity that most parents are allowed at Little League games makes this easier than if you had to shoot from actual stands. Just remember to wait until around 5 o’clock when the evening light starts to work its magic.
5. Fireworks
Nothing says summertime like a fireworks display over some water. The thing is, you’re not going to get a great image pointing your phone at them. To truly capture great fireworks shots, you’re going to need a tripod and a camera with adjustable shutter speed. Use a slow shutter speed and make use of the tripod so that your image isn’t blurry and shaky.
6. Road Trip
The key to getting good road trip photos is waiting until your kids have a reaction to something new or exciting. Even just letting them out of the car after a couple hours can result in a pretty ecstatic reaction, so remember to have that camera ready to capture it all.
7. Stormy Weather
It just wouldn’t be summer if a few late-evening thunderstorms didn’t roll your way. Try getting a shot of your kids while they’re pressed up against the window, or get out on the porch to ride it out with some great photos of the evening sky.
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