Whether you're spending the day at the beach, exploring your own backyard, or heading out for a family picnic, there are endless opportunities for adorable baby photo ideas for summer days.
You don't need a fancy camera to make it special either — a smartphone, natural light, and a little creativity are all you need to freeze these precious moments in time.
Babies grow so fast, and summer memories like these will be ones you'll love looking back on year after year.
18 Baby Summer Photo Ideas
To help you get inspired, here are some baby summer photo ideas that are perfect for you and your baby.
Some are classic, some are creative, and all are simple enough to do with a little planning and a few simple props.
Make sure to check out our summer bucket list for more cute ideas.
Baby in the pool wearing sunglasses
Nothing beats baby's first day at the pool!
Make sure to capture some fun shots of your baby lounging around wearing sunnies!
First time feeling sand on your toes
Nothing beats the feeling of walking on a sandy beach!
Make sure to get some snaps of your baby's first beachy adventure, complete with tiny footprints on the sand.
Water play with a kiddie pool
Make sure to get some action shots of your baby having fun in a wading pool in the summer.
Messy ice cream face
Getting ice cream all over your face is a bit of a summer rite of passage for babies!
Nap in a hammock
If you can get your baby to stay long enough in a hammock, this makes for an beautiful shot.
Beach day
Build a big sandcastle and make your baby the king of queen of the castle!
Berry picking with as cute berry themed outfit!
Where you go strawberry or blueberry picking, this is a must-do photo opportunity for summer!
First carousel ride
Head to the fair or midway and capture your baby experiencing a carousel for the first time.
Baby's first fireworks
Bearing safety in mind, experiencing fireworks with your baby is a fun summer activity.
They will be in awe of the magical colors and shapes in the night sky.
Swinging at the playground
What baby doesn't love going to the park and hitting the swings?
Running through long grass
If you get the light just right, you can really make the most of the summer days and get some gorgeous shots of your baby.
Eating juicy watermelon
Nothing says summer like a juicy slice of watermelon!
Sunset cuddles
If you can catch a beautiful picture like this one evening, it is worth framing!
Chasing bubbles
This is one cute summer photo idea that you can do in the backyard or at a local park.
You just need your adorable child and lots and lots of bubbles!
Baby “helping” water the garden
Babies love helping mom and dad which is a win-win as it makes for an adorable photo op!
Father baby Park Date
This is one of the easiest and cutest baby photo ideas for summer.
Spend some quality time together at the park and get some beautiful photos!
Baby In the Sunflowers
Sunflowers are the quintessential flower of summer so if you can grab a photo of your little one in a field of them, it makes for the perfect summer pic.
Water Walking
Head out for a hike and see if you can find some shallow water for a little fording through the stream.
