4. Take photos near sunrise and/or sunset
There are few places more beautiful than a body of water at dawn or dusk. That’s because not only do you get to enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset, but you also experience it reflected in the water, so it’s effectively twice as much bang for your buck!
5. Mid-air jumping into the water photos
For this lake photoshoot idea, have the people you’re photographing all jump off the dock at once and capture them in mid-air. The result will be some seriously fun and dynamic photos, and when you see them, you’ll all look back at the fun day you had on the lake and smile.
6. Take photos during different kinds of weather
If you can get out to the lake you’re photographing several times during different types of weather – sunny with blue skies, foggy morning, or with the dramatic storm clouds of an oncoming thunderstorm – your photos will be that much more exciting and interesting.
7. And during different seasons
Similar to our last lake photoshoot idea, visiting the lake during different seasons will present you with some especially gorgeous vistas to be photographed. That’s because the lake reflects whatever is surrounding it, so in fall, that might mean fiery-hued leaves, while in the winter, that might be bare branches covered in snow.
8. Get out on the water and take photos
For those of you who are lucky enough to have access to a boat of some kind (big or small), try to take some photos in the boat itself, if possible. It provides a completely different vantage point on the lake, and you’re sure to be creatively inspired by that new perspective. Just be extra careful with your camera, as you probably won’t want to get it wet unless it’s waterproof.
9. Water activities photos
Another source of dynamic photos is to capture yourself, friends, or family doing water sports like swimming, paddleboarding, water skiing, kayaking, or just about anything else. This is the ideal time for more candid photos, capturing people doing the activities they love and connecting with nature in the process.
Looking to get in the water? Then our splashy summer photoshoot ideas can give you more inspiration!
