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    Home » Blog » Summer Vacation

    100 Days of Summer Family Photos Challenge

    Published: May 18, 2015 · Modified: Dec 2, 2022 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Capture your summer family photos from not just your summer vacation but also your everyday family moments while you're kids are home from school.

    Capture 100 days of summer photos to remember special family memories.

    Do I see any Phineas and Ferb fans out there?

    Their theme song is sung by every member of our family loud and proud every time we hear it:

    "There are 104 days of summer vacation, then school comes along just to end it."

    Last year I came up with a very last minute idea to take some inspiration from that catchy opening line and capture our family summer with a photo a day project.

    I counted out how many days actually were in our summer vacation and found it fell sadly short of 104 so I tweaked the parameters to include Memorial Day through Labor Day instead.

    The project was done partly on my phone, partly with my big girl camera. And sadly, I didn't actually complete it.

    But I did capture dozens more photos of priceless everyday moments than I would have without this goal pushing me along.

    Capture a Photo a Day

    From family adventures to popsicles in the backyard to driveway chalk drawing to jumping in the pool, just think of all the fun memories to capture in the coming weeks!

    Which moments do you want to remember?

    The best part about the 100 Days of Summer photo challenge is that even if you don't make it all 100 days, you are absolutely certain to capture priceless photos you wouldn't have caught if your camera wasn't handy and on your mind.

    100 Summer Family Photos to Capture

    If you don't like one of the ideas? SKIP IT. This is a list of fun family photos to inspire you, not a rule book.

    This project is YOURS.

    These prompts are just to help you if you get in a total rut. They are one part image prompt, one part super fun summer bucket list. 

    Some of my photos are posed, some are candid. I totally mix things up.

    Don't be shy about intentionally arranging a situation just for a picture, some of my all-time favorites came from intentional photo sessions complete with planned outfits on family trips.

    The pictures are all for you to remember this special time with your family. 

    100 Days of Summer
    1. Coming off the bus (or arriving home) on the last day of school
    2. Kids snuggled up in jammies being summertime lazy
    3. Pooltime fun in swimsuits
    4. Reading a book
    5. Laying in the grass
    6. Blowing bubbles
    7. Running an errand
    8. Trip to the library
    9. Coloring or crafting time
    10. Time capsule shot of their favorite toys
    11. Eating a popsicle or ice cream cone
    12. What's blooming in your yard?
    13. Buckled into the car for a trip
    14. The trunk of your car packed for a trip (or coming home!)
    15. A landmark sign in your town or on a trip
    16. Jumping into water
    17. Helping in the kitchen
    18. Holding a sparkler
    19. A message written in the sand
    20. Your partner relaxing
    21. A selfie of you with the kids
    22. Your partner working (in the yard, in the kitchen, doing a chore)
    23. Your kids doing a chore
    24. Your kids in their bed
    25. A close up of a favorite article of clothing
    26. Jumping BIG jumps with arms in the air
    27. Riding a bike
    28. Bouncing a ball
    29. Writing a message in chalk (on driveway or chalkboard)
    30. Close up of hands holding a found object from nature (shell, pinecone, leaf, flowers)
    31. Eating a treat that is special to your area
    32. Your view when you exercise
    33. Pile of sandals by the door
    34. Kids cuddled up for movie night
    35. Close up of the snack or treat for movie night
    36. Kids by movie poster at the movie theater
    37. Hands holding the most favorite books read this summer
    38. Pillow fort building
    39. What does nap time look like? (Works for teens, too! Ha!)
    40. Playing with friends
    41. Running through a sprinkler
    42. Flying a kite
    43. Holding a basket of veggies from the farmer's market
    44. Playing a video or computer game
    45. A connection -- a hug, a wrestle, or a tug-o-war--between siblings
    46. A goofy pose (Superman, strong-armed hero, crazy monster pose.)
    47. Playing in the backyard
    48. Doing a summersault or cartwheel
    49. A snapshot of a typical summertime dinner
    50. Posing outside of church or Sunday school
    51. Summer camp drop-off
    52. Summer camp pick-up
    53. The backpack or swim bag that is packed for the day out
    54. A snapshot of summer lunch
    55. Holding a sparkler
    56. A flying flag
    57. Getting ready to watch fireworks
    58. A picnic
    59. Watching a parade
    60. Jumping rope
    61. Baking something
    62. Time with grandparents or extended family
    63. Snapshot of handwriting -- a postcard or journal entry
    64. Your favorite furry friend
    65. Swimsuits lined up to dry
    66. Favorite pool toys
    67. Catching up with doc/dentist appointments
    68. Posing with summer accessories: sunglasses, sunhat, etc.
    69. A chilly beverage
    70. A selfie of how you relax when summer is getting long
    71. Your favorite family tv show
    72. School supply shopping
    73. Before/after hair cuts
    74. Modeling back to school clothes 
    75. Capture a local fountain
    76. Visit your nearest "downtown" area
    77. A local landmark
    78. A local park
    79. A lemonade stand
    80. A sand castle
    81. Twirling
    82. Find a statue and everyone poses just like it
    83. Something on the grill
    84. Something you eat on a stick
    85. Jumping in a puddle
    86. One big drink, multiple long straws, kids sharing
    87. Family game night
    88. Your favorite coffee stop
    89. Piles of laundry with summer clothes
    90. How many cups are on your counter by the sink?
    91. Kids eating breakfast
    92. Dancing 
    93. Playing on their favorite screen (or your phone)
    94. What do you do when they are in bed?
    95. What's blooming in your yard now?
    96. The big pile of books that everyone read over the summer
    97. School orientation day
    98. Playing on sports team or other extracurricular
    99. Packing backpacks on the last day of summer
    100. The first day of school 

    What to Do with the Photos

    Once you have all these awesome photos, why not print a few for a photo album or use them in a photo slideshow?

    • Where Should I Print My Photos? Shutterfly vs. Mpix.com?
    • 7 Unique Photo Book Ideas
    • 10 Heartwarming Photo Slideshow Ideas
    • Family Photo Wall Gallery Design Tips & Inspiration

    Why You Should Do a Daily Photo Project Even if You Fail

    The best post I've ever read about why you should start creative projects you suspect you will fail at completing was written by Courtney over at Click It Up a Notch.

    She explains:

    "Because, you're not failing. You still have images you would have never taken if not having challenged yourself to pick up your camera everyday.

    There is something magical about those ordinary images you capture because you “had” to take a photo for the day. Whether is it the toys left on the floor because you forgot to take the photo until after the kids went to bed or maybe the sleepy photo of your little one sleeping because you know the only time you have to capture a photo was during nap time.

    It doesn’t matter how far you make it, you will be thankful for the images you take."
    - Courtney Slazinik, Click It Up a Notch

    You absolutely need to take a peek and read the whole piece:
    "Why I'm starting a photography project I know I won't finish."

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    100 summer photos you need to capture of your kids! Join in the Peanut Blossom 100 Days of Summer photo challenge and capture priceless memories of your family this year.

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    1. Vicky

      May 24, 2019 at 11:54 am

      I look forward to this project every summer! I'll be starting the minute we get to the lake tonight! Thanks Tiffany!!

      Reply
    2. K. Elizabeth (YUMMommy)

      May 27, 2015 at 4:37 pm

      Such a great way to preserve family members and enjoy the summer!

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    3. Dusty

      May 23, 2015 at 8:50 am

      I love this idea!

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