There's no better time than Father’s Day weekend to spend a little quality time in nature. Going to a stunning location or participating in an activity together is a fantastic way to celebrate the fathers and father-figures in your lives, and packing your Sony Alpha camera is a great way to preserve the memories. Check out some of the outdoor adventure photos we've gather below and get the inspiration you need to plan your weekend outing. These Sony shooters have spent countless hours on outdoor adventures and documented it all. Follow their accounts for more inspiration and to see even more stunning imagery in your feed, be sure to follow @SonyAlpha on Instagram.

Places to Explore

Sapna Reddy - @sapnareddy

Sapna Reddy is a physician, nature photographer and Sony brand ambassador. Her Instagram account is filled with brilliant landscapes from all corners of the Earth. Scrolling through her feed is the perfect way to find idyllic places to celebrate Father’s Day. For example, the image below is of Redwood National and State Parks (NPS), which is a stunning local and many trails are wheelchair accessible; perfect for a child/father day. Sapna made this image with the Sony Alpha 7R V and the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. Check out her Instagram account for more beautiful images and places to explore.

Matt Stirn - @MattStirn

Archeologist turned photojournalist Matt Stirn has found a special niche in photographing culture and history. In addition to his archeological work, he lives in Jackson, WY helping his family run their dude ranch. This means spending a ton of time with his father. As a photographer, Matt captures the beauty of the ranch and his home, at the entrance of Grand Teton National Park with his Sony Alpha 1. His family was even featured on an episode of Family Dinner on HBO and Discovery+. Learn more about Matt’s incredible journey HERE.

Nate Luebbe – @nateinthewild

Photographer and Sony brand ambassador Nate Luebbe is well known for his stunning travel and nature images. He uses a variety of techniques to showcase the beauty including astrophotography. We love the image below of Durango, Colorado. The winding road reminds us of road trips with our dads - another great way to celebrate the holiday! Check out more of Nate’s work on Instagram to see epic images and find more locales to visit.

Scott Kranz - @scott_kranz

Sony brand ambassador Scott Kranz is a travel, adventure and outdoor photographer based in Seattle. He shares his epic adventures and intensely gorgeous images on his Instagram account. As you scroll you’ll see mountains tearing through the sky. Living in Seattle, Scott frequently visits North Cascades National Park, which he has described as his favorite park. And as we look at the images he’s shared of it, we can totally see why! From stunning mountains to colorful wildflowers… there is a ton to love about this place. Go check out for yourself this weekend with your dad!

Ryan Ditch - @ryanditchphoto

San Diego-based photographer Ryan Ditch. Ryan focuses on landscape and commercial work. His Instagram account is so aesthetically pleasing, it’ll make you want to hop in your car and head west! We love the light in this image, taken with the Sony Alpha 7R V and the Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master. Between the golden sunshine and the textures throughout the frame, we’re ready to take our father’s to a California beach! Learn more about Ryan and his go-to gear HERE.

Activities to Experience 

Ben Moon - @Ben_Moon

Sony Artisan Ben Moon is mostly known for his adventure and lifestyle photography and filmmaking. Particularly climbing and surfing adventures. Looking at images of golden hour waves crashing and water glistening, we can’t help but think, why not take our dads surfing this weekend? If nothing else it will be full of laughs and sunshine! Ben made these beautiful images with the Sony Alpha 7S III and Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master.

Stan Moniz - @stanmoniz

OK, OK...surfing may not be your thing but a beach day with swimming time could be! Sony brand ambassador Stan Moniz is an adventure and outdoor photographer. His passion for the surf led him to a career as a professional bodyboarder which transitioned him into the creative space of capturing the adventure of the outdoors and the beautiful moving water through photography and film. Moniz knows the ocean inside and out. We adore his images of waves like the one below taken with the Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 16-35mm f/4 G PZ.

Savannah Cummins - @Sav.Cummins

Savannah Cummins is an adventure photographer, cinematographer, and director that has cultivated her skills in venues around the world. She’s an athlete for the North Face and she produces content for Google, The North Face, Ford, Red Bull, Instagram, The New York Times, La Sportiva, Rock and Ice, Alpinist, Women’s Health and many more. If you and your father are super active and perhaps adrenaline junkies, then rock climbing might be the perfect activity. While this photo is certainly awe-inspiring, remember, you can always climb in a gym as well!

Lawson Builder - @lawsonbuilder

Lawson Builder is based in Charleston, SC, where he draws most of his inspiration from. Throughout his feed, you will see life from the marshlands of South Carolina and fishing excursions in Belize, along with mouthwatering food shots from local restaurants. We love the series of images below taken, they remind us of long summer days with the family. And if this is your vibe, you could take your father fishing, swimming, boating, or kayaking… the possibilities are endless!

Renee Hahnel  – @reneeroaming

Renee Hahnel is an Australian based in Seattle and works as a full-time travel photographer and blogger. She's also a Sony brand ambassador, and her Instagram account features some of the most beautiful natural scenes in the world. She is known for epic adventures and outstanding colors in her imagery. Renee is known for her hiking and backpacking adventures, which she of course documents on her Sony Alpha 1 and shares on socials. In the post below, she lays out all her tips for prepping for a backpacking/camping trip. Check it out and take your dad for a night under the stars!