As summer quickly unfolds, creators are capturing the vibes through lifestyle photography that includes people, places and of course, food. From beachside adventures and backyard barbecues to golden hour strolls and spontaneous road trips, these photographers and videographers bring the magic of summer to life with their stunning posts on Instagram. Dive into their summer lifestyle imagery below and follow their accounts for more. Make sure you tag your own posts with #SonyAlpha for your chance to be featured.

For these creators, summer isn’t just a season – it’s a lifestyle. See how they capture the vibes through people, places, and of course, food.

Vince Lim – @vincelimphoto

Vince Lim is a Hawaii-based landscape, travel and lifestyle photographer and Sony Alpha Ambassador. He snapped this beautiful island surfer landscape/lifestyle shot in Oahu, Hawaii with his Sony Alpha 7R V and Sony 16-35mm f/2.8 G Master II lens. “I’ve been taking photos around Hawaii for nearly a decade, and the most important lens for a lot of the landscape shots I take is a wide angle lens. I personally use the 16-35mm GM II to pair with my @sonyalpha Alpha 7R V, and with the lens I can get some really unique angles and various compositions just like this one. I hope you all have an amazing weekend!” 

Jessica Hirsch – @cheatdayseats

Who doesn’t want a five-pound ice cream cone on a hot summer day? Our favorite foodie and Sony Alpha Ambassador Jessica Hirsch is capturing the vibes through our favorite summer treats. Make sure you follow her to see what she’s eating and drinking all summer long, and learn more about how she makes the food nearly jump through your screen and into your mouth in Pro Workflow: How Jessica Hirsch Creates Mouthwatering Food Photos & Videos.

Jeremy Cohen – @jermcohen

Jeremy Cohen is a NYC-based photographer and Sony Alpha Ambassador. He captures all of the exciting happenings in and around the Big Apple, and when we think of summer, we think of music festivals. Below he shares a series of images, all taken with his Sony Alpha 1 and Sony 35mm f/1.4 G Master, from this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival. Follow him to see what else is happening in NYC this summer.

Erin Sullivan – @erinoutdoors

The summer lifestyle but make it miniature! A nice dip in the cool river, or in this case, a honey river among mango hills, is a great way to spend any summer day. This scene was created by Sony Alpha Ambassador Erin Sullivan in partnership with a snack company to bring their product to life. She did such a great job! Follow her for more of her work in miniatures, lifestyle, travel and more.

Jane Yun – @janeyunphoto

Jane Yun is a food, lifestyle and interior photographer based in Austin, Texas. The photographer doesn’t just aim to capture a scene, she wants to capture a story. “My goal when shooting is to share the storytelling in a scene," she says, "whether that’s capturing a chef finishing the final garnish in the kitchen, models enjoying a glass of wine on the patio, or a family making grandma’s cookies in their kitchen. I need my gear to be reliable as I’m always on the go, usually on-site at a restaurant or in a family’s home." She took the shot below with her Sony Alpha 7R III and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. Read more about the gear she uses for her beautiful lifestyle imagery in What's In My Bag: 2 Zooms & 2 Primes For Food, Lifestyle & Hospitality Photography.

Andrew Wille – @andrewoptics

Andrew Wille is a Los Angeles-based photographer and digital creator best known for his urban, landscape and lifestyle photography. He captions the images below with, “​​If I had to pick one place in LA to photograph forever I think it might have to be Santa Monica Pier. With landscape, architecture and street photography tied together so perfectly (not to mention a mean street dog), it truly is a photographer’s paradise.” All of these images wrapped up create the perfect image of the California summer lifestyle. Read more about the gear he uses for his work in What’s In My Bag: A G-Master Zoom Lens Trinity For Urban, Landscape & Lifestyle Photography.

Treva Wygle (Plan-it ink Photography) – @trevawygle

Treva Wygle is a Texas-based lifestyle photographer and Galveston's premier family vacation photographer. She snaps shots of families visiting the beach, and the images below shows some snaps from beach proposals. Want some more advice from the talented lifestyle photographer? Listen to her on a past episode of the Sony Alpha Photographers Podcast HERE.

Jaxon Anderson – @jaxfilms_

Summers are filled with carnivals and fireworks, and Jaxon Anderson perfectly captures the vibe in this cinematic video with his Sony FX3 and Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master. This video is just the beginning of his summer lifestyle work, make sure you follow his account to fill your feed with more cinematic scenes of summer.