Simple & Cute Easter DIY Photo Ideas!

Hip, Hop, Hooray… It’s EASTER DAY!

Looking for some cute & fun DIY Easter Photo Ideas? Then you’re in the right place! Or if you just want to look at these adorable photos of my baby when he was actually just a baby – 3 years ago!!

I dug up these old photos to share 2 simple Easter Photo DIYs you can set up with your kids. All you need is a camera, a simple background, a few props, some helpful tips, and just a little bit of patience 🙂

This is a super simple, clean setup. Here’s what you need to do:

– I draped a white blanket over my headboard for a plain background.

– TIP: place it as far back as possible for more depth.

– I used a white comforter for baby to lay on.

– In some of the images, I used a white lumbar pillow to prop him up.

– TIP: LIGHTING is so important. Natural light can work wonders. There is a window to the left of him with bright indirect light. Meaning no direct sun rays are hitting the subject. It is soft and pretty.

– TIP: If using a DSLR, for that soft blurry background, set your camera to F1.4-2.8 if possible. If using an iPhone, portrait mode fakes a version of this and can actually look pretty great if done right!

Next is an easy backyard setup. Here’s what you need to do:

– I gathered some empty Easter eggs, basket and his favorite bunny stuffed animal.

– TIP: If photographing a baby, giving them something to hold on to helps them stay put (even if just for a minute!).

– I picked a nice grassy spot in our backyard.

– TIP: LIGHTING. Again, so important. Knowing what time of day and direction the sun hits your yard makes a huge difference. The best light is in the morning or near the evening as the sun is going down.

– Placing your subject with the sun behind them and at an angle gives the best, most even light. And that nice, soft glow. And most importantly, prevents squinting!

– We set up the props and started with him sitting, then placed him down in the grass for a cute shot from above.

I hope you enjoyed these Easter DIY Photo Ideas and maybe gained bit of knowledge to help you create your own setups at home!

Sometimes doing it yourself is a great option when you want something festive, simple, free and quick. And to practice your skills!

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Tina Thomas is an award-winning Professional Family and Personal Branding Photographer & filmmaker in Chesterfield, Virginia. RVA. With a passion for capturing real, intimate and joyful moments, my experience allows me to take a laid-back approach where I can guide, observe and record genuine connection and celebrate individuality.