Printable Summer Photo Props
Printable Summer Photo Props are a fun way to bring extra silliness to summer parties, beach days, backyard gatherings, classroom celebrations, or lazy afternoons at home. Kids can print, color, cut, and pose with these beachy props for funny selfies and pretend-play photo shoots.
Use the color version for quick party fun, or print the black and white version so kids can decorate their own summer photo props with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
Fun Facts
Photography was introduced to the public in 1839 when Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre showed his early photo process, called the daguerreotype. These early photographs were one-of-a-kind images made on polished, silver-plated copper sheets.
Today, kids can take pictures instantly with phones and cameras, making printable photo props a fun way to add creativity and laughter to summer memories.
Supplies
- White card stock or heavy paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Thin dowels, craft sticks, or plastic straws
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils, optional
- Printer
Instructions
- Print the summer photo props on white card stock or heavy paper.
- If you are using the black and white printable templates, color the props before cutting them out. This makes them easier for kids to decorate.
- Carefully cut out each photo prop.
- Glue or tape each prop to a thin dowel, craft stick, or plastic straw.
- Let the glue dry completely.
- Grab a camera or phone and start taking funny summer pictures.
Craft Tips
For a party, print several sets so each child can choose their favorite prop.
Tape the sticks to the back of each prop instead of the front for a cleaner look in photos.
Set up a simple summer photo booth with a blue sheet, beach towel, or paper backdrop.
Keep a basket of props near the camera so kids can swap them out and make silly combinations.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window to print. Print the color version for quick summer fun, or use the black and white version as a coloring activity before cutting and assembling the props.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
Turn these printable summer photo props into a creative writing activity. After kids pose for a picture, ask them to write a short story, caption, or postcard message about their pretend summer adventure.
For classroom activities, children can decorate their own black and white props, practice cutting skills, and then take turns describing their character or scene. This is also a fun way to encourage speaking and listening skills as kids explain why they chose each prop.
You can also create a summer bulletin board with printed photos, decorated props, and student-written captions.
