Great Photoshoot Ideas for a Mom and Son for Your 2024 Family Photos

If you are planning your next photoshoot and it is going to be a family one then, go on reading. Take a look at these 21 ideas for photoshoot session of mothers and sons.

Basically, the ideas mentioned above are perfect for anyone and can be further redefined depending on the style and location of the photoshoot. Therefore, you should make sure to take your camera in order to make beautiful memories with those that you love.

21 Mom and Son Photoshoot Ideas

1. Splash Abput in a Blow-up Kiddie Pool

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Summer is indeed great time when you can take off your swimming trunks and go for some real swimming fun. It can’t really be only a fun activity since you’re avoiding heat at the same time and it is perfect for baby photoshoots including newborns.

If you want to make some people look absurd or if you would like to have a more intimate and sober shot, kiddie pools are great to have.

And in case you fancy yourself as a Michelangelo of the inflatable globe, you can also put some accessories on–like beach balls and other inflatable toys.

2. Play Dress Up

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Using costumes and props is creatively fitting when it comes to mother and son photography. It makes it more enjoyable.

Depending on the setting, you can dress inconsistently or just choose different accessories and poses that would make the character look casual during the day and formal at night. Infusing a pinch of colour can set create an impressive look over your photographs.

3. Go for a Bike Ride

Bike riding is another fun activity that should be on your bucket list if you have time.

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Choose the ride along the delightful route that would be interesting for both of you. It will also create great backdrops for photos, in case you are interested in such things.

Dress according to what will make you look co-ordinated. For example, the mom can dress nicely in a sundress while the son wears his best jeans and a proper T shirt.

4. Visit a Local Farm

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If you are keen on having and idea for a photoshoot, consider a shoot at the local farm. It would be possible to depict the nature and relationship of a mother and child in countryside. Some farms allow you to schedule a family tour, or bring yourchildren out to have fun, so you could spend the entire day there.

However, remember to wear clothes that match the climate and in case of the family portrait, bring along comfortable shoes.

5. Go on a Hike

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If you often hike, then it could be useful for you to go to hunt for the perfect shot of you and your son on a hike. That must be the best time to behold some of the most excellent sights and take photographs.

6. Play in the Leaves

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Many pretty stands of trees leaves fall during autumn and this is the best time to make good use of them.

Be sure to have fun as well. Crawd through a pile of them, gather them up, to watch their colorful looks.

7. Go Camping

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This is one of the best ways to spend time with a son. Prepare a holiday or a weekend to spend some time together outdoors. This is perfect for camping and allows for the best mom-son photo opportunity too.

Not only will this allow you to capture various shots of the two of you exploring the outdoors to engage with one another, but it will make some memories that both of you can share years to come.

8. Visit the Zoo

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Of course, when you’re planning the unique photo shooting, you can select your local zoo as a destination. There are sections with various types of birds, reptiles, marsupials, primates, and you can get some good snaps of you as well as your son with these animals.

Also, it is the best time to explain to your son about the animals or other types of organisms in the natural environment.

9. Before and After

Using before and after photos is always an excellent idea to show the bond that is always shared between the mother and the son. You should ensure that you take pictures of both of you together as individuals, then take individual shots.

I think this is perfect for moms with sons especially if such sons are already grown up and could be out of the house. The idea is to point out the therapeutic effect as a sign of personal development and to indicate how much you value it.

10. Walking While Holding Hands

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This will help prevent stiffness in displaying of emotions in the photos and let the photographer capture both mother and son. When having the walk, your photographer should change the position and spot he or she is in, so as to make the images more engaging and unique.

11. Hug Each Other

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This is a moment of embrace between a mother and her son, and it is always a joyful moment to share, so why not take a photo? This is quite an effective way of expressing love and affection that you may have for your son.

Valentines wouldn’t be out of place because it is sure to be a photo to be treasured for several years.

12. Make Some Art

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Whether it’s painting a picture or drawing, making DIY art together is always a good idea and fun to do.

Even after you are done, you can take it home and put it on the wall for you to remember the good time you had making it.

13. Dance

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Dancing is a good way to have fun and take up some energy and it is even better if it is done alongside your son. So grab your headphones and pop in the best tunes and dance.

For sure, you will get nice photographs of yourself and your kiddo dancing together.

14. Cycling

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This type of shoot can be arranged wherever you want but it will be even more beautiful if set against the backdrop of the natural scenery. A video of a woman and a young man shooting while cycling together with a view of mountains or forest behind them looks awe-inspiring and you can also use the videos for mother’s day.

Although this kind of shoot depicts the interaction between a woman and a young man, it also portrays them as lovers of adventure.

15. Jumping

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This photo shoot is very simple to organize, and does not have to be done only at the beach, it can be done even at home. First of all, one should select an area which has good lighting and remove any objects or tools that may get in between the mother and the son.

Next, the mother should take the son's hand and count one to three before jumping.

At the time they jump, they should also make faces, such as smiling or laughing for the camera.

Out of those photos, the energy of the genuine connection of a mother and her son will come out perfect.

16. Mother Reading Bedtime Story

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For any photography professional who is looking for new and challenging ideas or for any mom, who wants to capture a moment of her son before he goes to bed, the mother son bedtime photoshoot could be very helpful to capture such memories.

When choosing the location for the shooting, it is also possible to use some additional accessory like the studded animal or blanket that your son used.

Make sure to photograph the look of determination on your son’s face as he listens to you while speaking softly to him .

As stated earlier, most of the time, a little planning and imagination can lead to the creation of aesthetic images that will be valued for years.

17. Piggy Ride

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Piggy ride is more casual, and is a fun photoshoot for a mother and her son to have together. First, the mother should stand during the session with her child strapped on her back. The mother should stand on a chair or stool.

Then, take shots of the material and the artwork from a number of perspectives. It can be arranged to have the son embrace the mother for the neck classical shot.

18. Have a Picnic

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Creativity is definitely more achievable when you’re cooking outside and taking your son for a picnic is a good idea anyway, because usually, it’s very fun and you’ll get some great pictures. Choose a nice serene area that both of you would like to sit at, this could be at a park or even a nature conservancy.

Unfold a picnic sheet and unpack food items ready for the picnic lunch. Make sure that some of the foods you prepare are those that your son like, such as eggs and milk.

If your son enjoys outdoor activities such as jumping in the grass, climbing trees, or running in the fields of flowers, it is essential to have photographs of him involved in such activities. The beautiful natural environment will act as a perfect background set for your picture. With such backdrop, you will be able to have memorable photographs. It will also be an experience you will live to ever enjoy having had.

19. Grocery Shopping

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Shopping for groceries is a perfect occasion to dedicate a quality time with your son and laugh over cute photos. Select a grocery retailer with good ambient lighting and natural lighting. This will ensure you do not have tough shades in your photos.

20. Doing Homework

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Perhaps you could bring cameras into the experience making it even more playful and exciting. Using cardboard boxes and other objects, make an imitation of a studio at home, and make your son take a position with his homework.

If you want to add some fun turn it into a playful competition of who can come up with the funniest poses. By having these photos of you and your son, you will be able to look back and see how much he has grown.

21. Cooking

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Do something together, prepare food together for the family while at the same time take photographs. Involving your son in cooking in the kitchen can be a good way of making memories while also being important to him as he will earn some important lessons.

Conclusion

If you are looking for ideas to capture your son’s development or if you are in search for new poses for your photo book, these photoshoot ideas will definitely help you. Take time to play with your son & have as much fun as possible and make lots of memories throughout your lifetime.

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