31 Days Of August

A Photo a Day - CAPTURiNg memories Of YOUR CHILD This SUMMER

Close up of girl decorating pebble
Girl in swimming pool with sun shining
Boy reading book on bed

Summer is special, it's a time when core childhood memories are made. The days are a little slower, there's less routine and although it can be messy and chaotic, there's something really quite beautiful and magical about these weeks. They say we have 18 summers with our children which sure tugs on the heart strings, each year I find it goes that bit faster and I'm desperate to document as many moments as possible.


This year I've decided to do a personal project, capturing a photo a day of them and I thought I'd share some ideas for anyone who would like to join me. By the end of the month you'll have a bunch of memories of your child(ren) from this summer and chapter of their lives.

FOOD & DRINK

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snack time
  • Ice cream
  • Helping put the shopping away
A child excitedly leans over an outdoor table to enjoy drinks through colorful straws in the sunshine.

ACTIVITIES

  • Playing with Lego
  • Playing with dolls
  • Teddy bears picnic
  • Crafting
  • Board games
  • VR/Gaming
  • Reading
  • Baking/cooking
  • Playing an instrument
  • Bathtime
  • Watching television
  • Blowing bubbles
  • Playing shops
Girl writing in journal.

OUTSIDE

  • Water play: paddling pool, sprinkler, water fight
  • On the swing
  • On the trampoline
  • Ball games
  • Cartwheels, star jumps
  • Climbing a tree
  • Having fun in a swimming pool
  • Running or piggy back races
  • Planting & watering flowers
  • Hiding in the laundry on the washing line
Child on a swing. Close up of feet.

CLOSE UP'S

  • Feet
  • Hands
  • Back of hair, curls, bobbles & bow, braids
  • Eyelashes
  • Putting on shoes
  • Favourite toy
Close up. Child with cuddly toy in hands.

OTHER IDEAS

  • On a walk
  • At the beach
  • Camping
  • Asleep
  • Wearing a favourite outift
  • Tickles on the bed
  • Hanging out with a pet
  • Looking out of the window
  • In their bedroom: playing, getting dressed, reading, close up of them lying on their bed
  • On a day trip
  • In the car
  • Brushing hair (older ones you could get doing make up as well)
  • Brushing teeth
  • Snuggles with someone
  • Dancing in the kitchen
  • Capturing their shadow
  • Twirling
  • Pillow fights
Tickles and giggles on the bed. Young children. Siblings.
Girl eating breakfast in morning light with flowers
Girls feet on climbing frame
Girl playing in the garden with outdoor kitchen
Boy playing with dinosaurs on floor
Girl decorating cookies
Girl playing in her room

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