4 cool spring instax™ photo ideas

After what feels like a never-ending winter, spring season is finally here, serving up the vitamin D boost we all need. Now that the sun is arriving, it’s time for fresh air, pastel aesthetics, and some good excuses to get out your instax™ instant camera or printer for some spring photography.

At instax™, we don’t think your memories deserve to sit in the doomed depths of your phone forever. 

So get ready to romanticise your morning coffee, live your cottagecore fantasy, or simply vibe with the fresh flowers on your bedside table. Here are a few spring photo ideas that will bring your creative imagination to life.

1. Get outside and smell the roses

You’ve probably heard it a million times, but getting outside really does do wonders for mental health. Spring is the perfect time to bathe in the sun, and socialise with your pals — and you can make the experience even better and more mindful when you bring creativity into the mix.

Don’t forget to put your instax™ camera or printer in your bag before you head out, because you’re about to become a pro at getting up close and personal with tulips, daisies, and all of those florals that just scream spring. Nothing says spring quite like fresh blooms, right?

Top tips:

• Go for a walk during golden hour to give your snaps an ethereal glow.
• Try out different angles — zoom in to capture the subtle details, or snap from a lower angle, pointing up to get a stunning sky background behind.

Use the Soft Lavender or Macaron instax™ film if you have an instax™ mini device for a pastel frame to match the vibe.

2. Bring back the flat lays

Remember all of those flat-lay aesthetic photographs and insta posts from 2013? Well, it’s time to bring that back. Whether you’ve had a day out shopping or a chilled day at home, a touch of nostalgia never hurt anyone. Plus, who doesn’t love jumping back on an old trend?

Think: the book you're currently reading, the lip balm that never leaves your side, your picture-perfect brekkie, your favourite jewellery picks… All of these seemingly random objects come together beautifully, creating a well-curated flat lay that documents your vibe in the here and now. Perfect for posting on an aesthetic Instagram or TikTok carousel paired with the song you currently have on repeat.

Just lay out anything that you fancy, grab your camera or printer, and snap away. The Sky Blue instax™ mini film or the Sunset instax™ SQUARE film is perfect for making your chosen items pop with a clean and crisp frame.

3. Did someone say #OOTD?

It’s kind of a rite of passage looking into your wardrobe every turn of the season and thinking, ‘Wait… what did I even wear last time it was this sunny?’.  So this spring photoshoot idea is here to give future you a win. Say goodbye to turning your wardrobe upside down and hello to your curated, tangible lookbook.

Every time you get dressed to go out this season and feel fire, snap a mirror selfie with your instax™ instant camera or a phone and instax™ instant film printer to document your outfit of the day, and don’t forget to take advantage of any natural light for an instant glow-up.

Add your printed snaps into a journal or notebook to document your spring style, and embellish with spring-style washi tape, stickers, and doodles. Future you will thank you for saving them so much time when it comes to getting dressed next spring…

4. Fairy lights + instax™ prints = a match made in heaven

We’ll never stop going on about how fairy lights are 100% a year-round decoration. Cosiness knows no season — even in spring. The best part? You can add your instax™ snaps to the string with cute clips to visualise how you spend your time. 

Lunch dates, movie marathons, shopping trips, outdoor adventures — take your phone or your instax™ instant camera with you everywhere you go. You can either capture your snaps on the spot or wait until you get home and see your day’s plans come to life with your instax™ printer. Don’t forget to look at our instax™ accessories for some stylish and practical cases!

Make sure your fairy lights are in the perfect spot (above the TV or your bedframe, maybe?), and then pin your snaps up randomly or in chronological order for a wholesome look at what you’ve been up to. 

When it gets full, pop your photos into an album or stick them into a scrapbook, and start fresh all over again.

Capture your spring in all its glory with instax™ cameras and printers

Spring is so much more than a season — it’s a time for new ideas, creativity, and experimentation. And truthfully, we’re here for it. 

There’s no better way to make this era last than with instant film cameras and printers designed to capture and document your life in full bloom. From the mundane and average to the adventurous and chaotic, you’ll look back and be glad you documented it all.

Ready to document spring like never before? Find your instax™ instant camera match or the instax™ instant photo printer to be your sidekick for the season. All that’s left to do after that is snap away.