The summer days are long, giving us more light to take more photos and do more things! My favorite photos of my little boys are not the posed, perfectly smiled pics, they’re the messy moments.

Take pictures of real life, the behind-the-scenes. These are the simple times that you’ll miss. Keep reading below for our top 30 prompts for snapping the most amazing candid photos of your kids!

30 photo prompts to inspire you to snap and fill your next Persnickety Box!

1. Playing dress-up with costumes and props.

2. Making cookies or cupcakes in the kitchen.

3. Jumping on a trampoline or playing on a swing set.

4. Playing catch with a ball or frisbee.

5. Snuggling with a favorite stuffed animal or blanket.

6. Their messy bedroom.

7. Building a sandcastle at the beach.

8. Running through a sprinkler.

9. The plate of vegetables they refuse to eat.

10. Riding a bike or scooter around the neighborhood.

11. Their closet or drawer of clothes they’ll grow out of.

12. The lego’s that they built.

13. Their art! (you can’t keep it all)

14. Reading their favorite book.

15. Wrestling with a sibling.

16. Helping their sibling.

17. Having a picnic in the park or backyard.

18. Celebrating a special occasion or milestone.

19. Exploring a museum or science center.

20. Playing with a pet or visiting a farm.

21. Dressing up in formal attire for a family event.

22. Playing with bubbles or water balloons.

23. Trying out a new hobby or activity.

24. Playing board games or card games as a family.

25. Making a fort out of blankets and pillows.

26. Participating in a sports game or competition.

27. Taking a family road trip or vacation.

28. Volunteering for a community service project.

29. Making homemade crafts or decorations.

30. Their muddy feet or shoes.