Summer begins this Friday. Oh, summer, that season so longed for by many, the one that generates anxiety for waiting in the previous months and nostalgia when it comes to the end. Summer, childhood, love, town or trips to the beach… Who does not have moments of summer among their most special memories? And we cannot deny that the images help to last the memories and relive those wonderful moments. Therefore, so that this year you capture all the special moments, I bring you 19 photos of summer (counting the one on the cover 😉 ) to inspire you, to fill you with ideas and invade you with creativity and good vibes.
What are you in winter? Well, it’s no excuse, take note of this article to open it in a few months and start warming up with this other winter article.
And now, let’s go with those summer photos that will make you want to go get your camera.
“Dear drone”
Although it is true that photographs taken with drones are no longer a novelty, they are still surprising. This is how they awaken something in the viewer, they are able to get him out of his lethargy and his daily burden of images. Like this one, which is also very refreshing. To photograph with a drone, be sure to read this first.
summer portraits
Any time is a good time to take a portrait, but it is true that in summer people feel more favored. Whether it’s because of the rest, the tan, the joy of seeing friends, the more colorful clothes, more hours of light, the pleasant temperature or even the inspiring backgrounds. Reasons enough for you to find more models willing to pose for you.
Jump! jump with me!
Inevitably the song resonates in my head as I write this. Jumping is not exclusive to summer either, but it is very consistent, as it is dynamic, fresh, fun… like the summer season. The beach is an excellent place to practice it and immortalize it, don’t you think?
sunflowers
Look how photogenic, cheerful and summery they are. Find a field of sunflowers and have fun with your camera. Normal and original portraits, backlighting, macro, landscape, long exposure, night… whatever you want you can do it in a field of sunflowers. Don’t you have a terrible desire? Because I’m already thinking where I can find one.
Lavender fields
And who says sunflower fields also says wheat or lavender. Lavender is also a flower that explodes in summer and its fields are wonderful for photo sessions of all kinds, you can use them as a background for your portraits or to recreate yourself with the macro, to leave you a couple of ideas, but there are many! more options!
Full color summer photos
Along with spring, it is the season of color. Take the opportunity to compose based on color, either with combinations of analogs or through the contrast of complementary colors as in this image. If you are not sure what the analogous or complementary colors are, this tool It will come to you from the cinema.
bikes
Bikes are for summer, right? They are very photogenic. And very recognizable in a silhouette. Open your eyes wide and when you see one try to capture it, either to tell what is happening, capture a silhouette or even a sweep. You have a lot of possibilities. This example is very suggestive, isn’t it?
Splash!!!
Or what is the same splashes. The beach, the pool, the tub on the porch or the hose in the garden, anything goes, as long as there are splashes you can capture with a fast shutter speed. You have electricity, water too, I hope you have no more excuses 😉
Underwater
And since we’re talking about water, how about some underwater photos? You can make them with underwater cameras, with cases or with a little inventiveness 😉 . In this article you will find a lot of tips to photograph underwater and in this other what you need to immerse yourself in underwater photography.
A matter of perspective
A scene can be very unoriginal and seen more than the comic, especially in a summer photo. Now, how about changing your perspective and shooting from an unusual angle? The result can be spectacular!
Hard light now
On many occasions we run away from hard light, but as we always say on the blog, there is no good or bad light, but rather the right one for each occasion. The harsh midday light in summer is ideal for highlighting colors, such as turquoise waters. Don’t even think about putting away the camera!
freeze motion
Not only water people live 😉 . If you like to play with movement, you have the option of capturing splashes or freezing other elements such as beach sand to get images like this one.
silhouettes
Very typical not to miss a sunset in summer. It is so. They are so magical, so romantic, so photogenic, and if we are already talking about sharing them on the beach or in the mountains with the gang, then the auction. How about taking the opportunity to play at photographing your silhouettes? A very original group photo and for which the years will not pass 😉
Friends
And speaking of friends… The photo of the gang, like that of the family, whether you are 15, 40, or whatever, I think it should not be missing. You can use the previous idea or look for other more original ideas. If summer afternoons are long for you, you already have an entertainment 😉 .
Backlighting
And we return to sunsets (or sunrises, for those who are early risers). Well, they don’t just give us silhouettes. The backlight of sunset or sunrise can offer you endless possibilities. And all will seduce you.
Creativity
Water is a source of inspiration. Taking photos like the following in another station can be torture for the model or the model. If you like to make creative and artistic portraits in which water is one more element, you can’t help but take advantage of the summer weather.
Swimming pools
Some are more photogenic than others, but you can get something out of all of them, changing the angle, blurring or immersing yourself, you have the possibility of achieving great and refreshing images.
Have fun
And to finish, one last photo to convey the message I want. Have fun. Whatever you do, let it be to enjoy, on one side and the other of the camera. Summer is for having fun. Take the game seriously 😉 . And get wet.
If these photos seem inspiring to you, don’t keep them to yourself, share them on your favorite social network and refresh the day of your contacts. They will be grateful to you. And I also.
Happy summer. Happy photography.