Everyday Magic: Popular At-Home & Backyard Activities to Photograph

Here are some ideas for our documentary-style photo session to spark inspiration:

At Home (Indoors):

  • Making breakfast or baking something simple (pancakes, cookies, etc.)

  • Playing board games, puzzles, building LEGO

  • Reading books together on the couch

  • Snuggling in bed or having a lazy morning

  • Doing arts and crafts, drawing, or painting

  • Dancing in the living room or making music

  • Bath time (great for little ones)

  • Kids playing dress-up or putting on a "show"

  • Your typical morning or bedtime routine

In the Backyard (Outdoors):

  • Gardening, watering plants, or picking flowers

  • Picnic in the grass or a snack outside

  • Water play, bubbles, or sprinkler fun

  • Playing with pets or feeding animals

  • Drawing with chalk on the pavement

  • Swinging, climbing, or running around

  • Hanging out on a blanket, relaxing together

  • Outdoor games like hide and seek, tag, or soccer

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