10 cute Father's Day photo ideas to make perfect gifts
FACT: he’s the best dad in the whole wide world, and deserves a gift that makes him feel extra special. No pressure.
Since pictures of the kids always make him smile, arranging a little Father’s Day photoshoot will help you craft perfect photo gifts this year. Instead of getting him a new pair of socks (again), you can surprise Dad by printing photos on mugs, cushions, canvases and all kinds of other dad-worthy goodies!
All you need now is an amazing photo, so we’ve put together 10 cute Father’s Day photo ideas to try with the kids. Yep, these easy photoshoot ideas will make him laugh, cry and, more importantly, remember just how much you all love him to pieces!
Father’s Day photoshoot ideas to try with the kids
1. Make a Father’s Day sign
It’s a classic. You’ve seen this done 1000 times before. And yet, you know these pictures will still have Dad grinning from ear to ear.
This Father’s Day photoshoot idea couldn’t be simpler. Just write something like “I love you, Daddy” on a chalkboard sign, a speech bubble cut-out, a heart-shaped card, or even just a piece of paper, and then ask the kids to hold it up for the camera and give you their best smile.
2. Dress the kids up in Dad’s clothes
Let’s face it, the kids dressed up in Dad’s giant clothing will always be funny. Without fail. They could stomp around in his big shoes, hang his long ties around their necks, pull his trousers all the way up to their chin, or strike a funny pose in the baggiest shirt he wears for work.
Whatever Dad loves wearing, this Father’s Day photoshoot idea shows him the kids want to be just like him when they grow up. More importantly, these photos will always make him laugh!
3. Arrange the family to spell out a message
Now then, this Father’s Day photo only really works with larger families, since you’ll need a few kids to take part. In short, you’re going to position all the kids to spell out the word “DAD” with their bodies (or even “DADDY”, if you’ve got a really big family).
This photoshoot can take a little patience and creativity, but all you really want is for the kids to lie down on the floor and position themselves to spell your message. You’ll then need to get the camera to a higher vantage point so that the message is easy to read - instead of just looking like a jumble of bodies!
4. Copy Dad’s favourite hobbies
From golf and driving to baking sweet treats, Dad’s into all kinds of different things - and you can use these hobbies and interests to arrange the perfect Father’s Day photoshoot. In fact, there are two very easy options for you here…
Option A: take hilarious photos of the kids dressed like Dad, copying his favourite hobby.
Option B: take photos of Dad and the kids enjoying these activities together!
5. Write messages on teeny-tiny feet
This is another super-cute photoshoot idea that involves 2 or 3 children. It’s simple really - all you need is your camera, a marker pen that’ll wipe off easily, and your children’s adorable little feet.
The idea is to spell out a message like “I ♥️ Daddy” on the soles of their feet and then take a close-up photo that makes Dad’s heart melt. Alternatively, you could write your loving message on the palms of their hands instead!
6. Get the kids moving and playing
The kids literally never stop moving. You know it, the kids know it, and Dad definitely knows it, so try a Father’s Day photoshoot that shows the little ones at their energetic best.
You could ask them to jump up in the air together, play in the park, run after a football or basically enjoy any other outdoor activity they’ll enjoy. Face it, the kids can be absolutely nuts at times, so Dad will love photos that show just how crazy, chaotic and adventurous they can be.
7. Catch the kids doing something silly
Sigh. It always seems like your little monsters are up to no good, so try catching their cheekiest, naughtiest and silliest moments on camera. While you probably have plenty (maybe too many) of these moments saved on your phone already, you might want to set up a funny photoshoot that shows the kids getting caught red-handed.
Take snaps of the kids making a mess in the kitchen, getting muddy in the garden or making a beard out of Dad’s shaving foam. You get the idea - and you know Dad will love it!
8. Take the kids out and about
While the kid’s adorable little faces will always be the focus, location can also play a key part in your Father’s Day photoshoot. Taking them out to the local park is obviously the easy option (and still a good one), but we recommend exploring a little further and finding slightly more creative locations.
You can capture all kinds of amazing photos at beaches, farms, zoos or even just beautiful little spots around a city. Besides, the kids are renowned for being little explorers, so Dad will love photos that show their most adventurous side!
9. Cosy the whole family up on the sofa
Aww, Dad loves cuddling up on the sofa with the little ones, so this is your chance to arrange a warmer, cosier kinda Father’s Day photoshoot. Ask the kids to join Dad on the sofa, shower him with hugs and kisses, and capture all of these special moments on camera! Easy peasy.
If you want a funnier alternative, you could take photos of Dad trying to relax with a beer on the sofa, while the kids go absolutely bonkers for attention around him!
10. Pose with pets or a favourite teddy bear
Cuteness. Overload. To really tug at Dad’s heartstrings, take adorable photos of the kids cuddling their furry best friends - teddy bears and the family pets! Get them cuddled up on the sofa, take them out for walkies, or try to capture pictures of them playing together!
How to turn Father’s Day photos into gifts
Once you’ve taken the perfect photos, you’ll need to decide what to do with them. That’s where we come in.
While you might just be looking for high-quality photo prints, it’s really easy to turn your photos into all kinds of creative personalised gifts. In just a few quick clicks, you can print dad-worthy photos on personalised mugs, personalised cushions, photo blocks and all kinds of other gifts Dad will love.
Better yet, you can transform your photos into stunning canvas prints, photo posters and other personalised wall art Dad can display all around the home!
