Hoppy Easter: 10 Fun Things to Photograph for Easter
Apr 5, 2026
David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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Easter is the one time of year when it’s socially acceptable to photograph your food, your décor, and small children dressed like pastel marshmallows. If you’re looking to capture the spirit (and silliness) of the season, here are 10 must-snap subjects.
First, naturally, the Easter eggs. Bright, colorful, and occasionally still dripping dye onto your fingers these are the supermodels of the holiday. Next, the Easter basket, ideally overflowing with candy you’ll pretend is “for the kids,” wink-wink.
Third, the chocolate bunny. Document it before and after decapitation for a dramatic storytelling arc. Fourth, jelly beans with bonus points if you sort them by color.
Fifth, your pet in bunny ears. They will hate it, unless, of course, if your pet IS a bunny. Sixth, the Easter brunch spread, featuring at least one dish no one actually eats but everyone admires.
Rabbits, Candy, and Eggs, Oh My
Seventh, kids on an egg hunt, typically a mad dash fueled by sugar and competitive instincts. Eighth, the “perfect family photo,” also known as 47 attempts to get everyone to look normal at the same time and not blink!
Ninth, spring flowers, because nothing says Easter like Mother Nature showing off. And finally, number ten: the post-Easter sugar crash, someone asleep on the couch, still clutching a half-eaten chocolate egg. Aww, cute.
Snap wisely, laugh often, and remember: blurry photos just mean you were having too much fun to hold the camera steady.
Enjoy.
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David Prochnow
Our resident “how-to” project editor, David Prochnow, lives on the Gulf Coast of the United States in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He brings his expertise at making our photography projects accessible to everyone, from a lengthy stint acting as the Contributing How-To Editor with Popular Science magazine. While you don’t have to actually build each of his projects, reading about these adventures will contribute to your continued overall appreciation of do-it-yourself photography. A collection of David’s best Popular Science projects can be found in the book, “The Big Book of Hacks,” Edited by Doug Cantor.
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