In ancient times, it was perfectly acceptable to worship the sun. The following is a collection of the modern-day version of sun worship, which we call summer spreads.
Summer spreads capture what is most loved about the magical season: hazy days, lazy lounging and generally carefree times. These summer spreads were taken in an array of areas including backyards, beaches and open fields -- all of which are appropriate for tanning if weather permits.
30 Sunsational Summer Spreads
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Vintage Summertime Shoots
The Gloss Magazine Ireland Spread by Olivia Graham is Simply Sweet
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Wispy Beach Photography
The Thais Rumpel Elle Belgium July 2010 Editorial is Au Naturale
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Sun-Bleached Fashion Spreads
Melissa Rodwell Documents Youthfulness for JIMON Magazine
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Seaside Sunset Shoots
The Vogue Spain August 2010 Spread is a Summer's Dream
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Lazy Shadevertising
9five Eyewear Debuts Their 2010 Lookbook
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Mini Vacation Lookbooks
The Strong Boalt Mens Swimwear Line is Summer-Loving Fun
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Color-Manipulated Photography
'Summer 2010' by Teyssier Marc is Pure Beauty
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Sun-Drenched Equestrian Photography
Viktor Nilsson Captures Regal Shots
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Euphoric Outdoor Shoots
The Sunny Vogue Mexico June 2010 Spread
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Sunny Backyard Editorials
This Shoot of Erin Wasson by David Mushegain is Casual and Cute
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Summer Sun Pictorials
Photographer Noelia Carballo Provides a Warm Vibe in This Summer Spread
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Stylish Surfer Shoots
Valentina Zelyaeva by Dan Martensen is Sun-Filled and Gorgeous
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Hazy Swimsuit Lookbooks
The Insight Swimwear Spring 2010 Collection is Mysterious
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Summer Getaway Photography
Laurent Nivalle's 'Vintage Cottage' Series is Very Retro
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Summer Vacation Editorials
The Sunny Anthropologie April 2010 Catalog
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White-Hot Beach Shoots
Vogue Mexico May 2010 Shows Off Sand, Sun & Fashion
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Bright Backyard Fashiontography
Glamour France June 2010 Throws a Colorful Pool Party
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Sunny Sorceress Styles
The 'In The Air' Spring Fashion Feature for XLR8R Magazine
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Shimmering Summer Fashion
The Glamorous Vlada Roslyakova in Vogue Portugal July 2010
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Sultry Sun-Drenched Spreads
This Anna Maria Jagodzinska Vogue UK October 2010 Editorial is Hot
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Sunsational Spring Shoots
The Taryn Davidson Flair Italy April 2010 Issue is Sun-Kissed
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Sunlight Spotlights
Brianna Barnes by Weston Wells is a Classic Morning Beauty
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Hazy Fashion Videos
Kate Moss Topshop Video Brings Back Boho-Chic
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Effortless Sun Shoots
'Plan de Inversion' Vogue Spain August 2010 Editorial is Natural Beauty
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Sunset Tribal Photography
Koby Inc. Shoots Imaginative Work That is Diverse and Versatile
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Hazy Elemental Photography
'Earth, Water, Ghost' by Martin Johansson has a Mystical Vibe
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Sunny Waterside Pictorials
'Dusk and Summer' by Ivan Petrusevski Showcases the Fun Side of the Hea
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Gilded Sunkissed Shoots
The Pastaiga Latvia July/August 2010 Issue is Covered in Gold
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Thrilling Sunroof Ads
The New 'Skoda Superb Comb' Auto Ads Sell a Panoramic View
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Raw Nudetography
Lara Stone Heats Up Industrie 'How to Look Good Naked' Editorial for June 2010
Unconventional Swimwear Shoots
The AnOther Magazine 'Making Waves' Editorial
Webbed Beachwear
The MIKOH Swimwear Collection is Stylishly Practical
Soft & Sultry Spreads
Alex Freund's Nearly Nude Photography Shows the Soft Side of Females
Creepy Cake Photography
Alain Delorme Captures the Essence of Baby Beauty Pageants
Double Trouble Beachtography
‘Exotic Summer' in Vogue Korea is Hot, Hot, Hot
50s-Inspired Pictorials
The 'She Was Once Mine' Spread By Photographers Andoni & Arantxa
Hair-Raising Surrealism
Brooke Shaden's Gravity-Defying Photography Rocks
Rebellious Femmetography
These Kate Bellm Photography Prints Focus on Girls with Attitude
Mad Men-Inspired Fashions
The Gorgeous Lara Stone by Mert & Marcus Vogue US September 2010 Spread
Retro Sisterly Lookbooks
The MINKPINK Spring 2010 Collection is Full of Patterned Fun
Poised Autumn Fashions
The Mathilde Frachon Vogue Nippon October 2010 Spread
Hippie Rocker Fashion
The Gestuz Autumn 2010 Lookbook is Perfect for the Rock and Roll Princess
Flirty Poolside Fashion
Candice Swanepoel for Zeki Triko Shows Off Summer's Hottest Styles
Behind-The-Scenes Beach Shots
Jessica Hart Posts Exclusive Photographs on Her Blog
Vintage-Styled Photography
The Vogue Portugal September 2010 Spread Has a Whimsical Twist
First Love Photography
'Storia D'Amour' by Kalle Gustafsson for Shufti Magazine
Vintage Summertime Shoots
The Gloss Magazine Ireland Spread by Olivia Graham is Simply Sweet
Blushing Evening Wear
The David Jones Spring/Summer 2010 is Filled with Soft Pink
Free Spirited Photography
Izabela Rachwal Focuses on Bohemian Ideals in 'Flower Power'
Themed Brothel Photography
Nathalie Daoust's 'Tokyo Love Hotel' Series Documents Seedy Situations
Smoky Supernatural Photography
The Gifted Paul Phung Delves into the Unknown
No-Fuss Swimsuits
SHIMMI Swimwear Will Have You Shimmying to the Pool Party
Sultry 90s Swimwear
Hot Throwback Bikinis on Doutzen Kroes in Vogue Russia June 2010
Super Soft Snapshots
Clement Demarquet Captures the Essence of Femininity
Funeralistic Fashion
Mario Sorrenti Shoots Models in Black Lace for Vogue Nippon Magazine
Funny-Faced Portraits
Cyril Lagel's Beauty Photography is Playfully Sophisticated
44 Stylish Swimsuits
From Metallic Monokinis to Elegant Poolside Attire
Red Light Lolita Fashion
Models Channel Jodi Foster in 'Taxi Driver' for Numero Magazine
Tied-Up Swimsuits
This Tiiu Kuik Harper's Bazaar Mexico June 2010 Shoot is Piping Hot
Romantic Portrait Photography
Lev Efimov Wants to Communicate Through His Images
Unreal Feather Photography
The Andrew Zuckerman 'Bird' Series Features Paint-Like Creatures
Creepy Heroine Photography
Matt Hoyle's 'Fairy Tales' Takes a Realistic Approach to Classic Storie
High Heel Hairdos
The Alto Palermo Mall Ads Feature Purchasable Hair Styles
Casual Redhead Pictorials
The Cintia Dicker Love Bunny Editorial for Gravure Magazine
Delicate Ballerina Shoots
Cade Martin's Photography Has Plenty of Fun Fair Flair
Sinister Sister Photography
The Andreas Waldschuetz 'Vampara' Series Harbors a Supernatural Seed
Face Paint Photography
'Wunderlust' from Peter Tjahjadi Features Funky, Bejeweled Faces
Split Personality Couture
The Tanya Dziahileva Vogue Spain June 2010 Editorial is Casual Chic
Seaside Sunset Shoots
The Vogue Spain August 2010 Spread is a Summer's Dream
Hot Elevator Shoots
Photographer Assiah Alcazar Martin Captures Naughty Hook-Ups
Pompom Leggings
The Samantha Gradoville Numero Magazine August 2010 Spread
Frosty Youth Photography
The Achim Lippon's 'Ann Eckers' Series for Kid's Wear Magazine
Personality-Morphing Photography
'Identity' from Blanq Showcases Transformation of the Self
Rocker Chic Editorials
The Sky Ferreira Elle Magazine Spread Features Classy Vintage Fashions
Skate Park Fashion Shoots
Keke Lindgard Vogue Germany July 2010 Editorial Fuses Couture & Skaters
Mini Vacation Lookbooks
The Strong Boalt Mens Swimwear Line is Summer-Loving Fun
Gory Comparative Photography
The 'Boxer' Series by Photographper Nicolai Howalt
In-Action Fashion Spreads
Caroline Brasch Nielsen Vogue Russia September 2010 Photoshoot
Bikini Tan Editorials
Catherine McNeil in the Vogue Paris June/July 2010 Issue
Angelic Redhead Photography
'Oana in White' is a Washed-Out Series
Sun-Drenched Equestrian Photography
Viktor Nilsson Captures Regal Shots
Eco-Savvy Swimsuits
Sassy Sustainable Swimwear for the Environmental Fashionista
Glamorized Bedheads
The 'Black and Gold' Vogue Spain July 2010 Shoot is Spicing Things Up
Murder Mystery Photography
This Series by Aysha Bano Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat
Thermal Chromatic Photography
Xavier Segers Tributes Yves Klein with this Naughty Photography
Color-Exploding Swimsuits
The Blugirl Swimwear Collection 2010 is Perfect for Summer Days
High-Flying Editorials
'Body Talk' in Vogue Korea July 2010 Includes Gymnastics & Acrobatics
Bubble Bath Photography
Dean Freeman Was Born with the Creative Gene
Silhouette Fashion Pictorials
The Neil Barrett BLACKBARRETT 2010 Fall Campaign Goes Dark
Euphoric Outdoor Shoots
The Sunny Vogue Mexico June 2010 Spread
All-Over Animalistic Fashion
The Rhianna Elle Magazine July 2010 Spread is Wildly Fierce
Fashionable Motel Affairs
The ‘A Woman Under The Influence' L'Oficiel Ukraine Sp
Sunny Backyard Editorials
This Shoot of Erin Wasson by David Mushegain is Casual and Cute
Draped Boho Fashion
The Lisa Brown Free Spirit Spring 2010/11 is Wispy and Effortless
Vintage T-Shirt Swimwear
Vin-T Bikini Recycles Old Garbage into Something New
Soaring Fashion Photography
The Reform Clothing 2011 Lookbook is Flying & Fabulous
Eyebrowless Photography
Phil Poynter Takes Intricate and Dynamic Photos
High Contrast Images
Electrical Engineering Student Niall Oswald Captures Beauty
Retro Summer Love
The Gargyle Summer 2010 Private-Labels Spread is Lovey Dovey Sweet
Nude Nail Editorials
The Eva Mendes W Magazine July 2010 Shoot Displays a Sunny Goodness
Desert Storm Editorials
The Nadia Serlidou Spread for Mirror Magazine
Barefoot Countryside Couture
The Carey Mulligan Vogue October 2010 Spread is Naturally Gorgeous
Soft Boudoir Spreads
‘Pop Doll' in Jalouse June 2010 is Innocent yet Sexy
Graffitied Pictorials
The ‘Corto' Amica Italy July 2010 Spread is Sprayed with Class
Bow Tie Bikinis
The Lorenzo Martone Swimwear Collection Brings NYC Attitude
Untamed Editorials
The Natalia Chabanenko Vogue Spain July 2010 Spread
Sultry Lounging Spreads
The Alessandra Ambrosio Vogue Nippon October 2010 Photo Shoot
Chained Necklace Lingerie
The Afterglow Winter 2010 Jewelery Collection is Badass and Gorgeous
Retro Innocence Campaigns
Tiah Eckhardt in the Wheels & Dollbaby Fall 2010 Ad Campaign
Colorful Grunge Photography
The Josefina Alazraki 'Trash Humpers' Series for D Mag N2
Glamorous Beach Fashion
The Sun-Kissed Marie Claire Spain June 2010 Spread
Glowing Photography
Korean Photographer Bo Bae Kim's Unique Portraits
Dreamy Retro Shoots
Photographer Jamie Nelson Captures Only a Model's Good Side
Flower Field Photography
Robert Wyatt Stages Candid Photos to Tell Stories
Dreamy Sensual Shoots
Dree Hemingway in Numero Magazine's July 2010 Issue
Exotic Cacti Spreads
Alessia Laudoni's Fashion Photography Presents a Girl's Tougher Side
Party Favor Photography
'Balloons' by Irina Popa-Vesa is a Black-and-White Spread
Innocently Quizzical Photography
Alex Telfer Captures the Serious Side of Life
Travel Trailer Editorials
The Cobra Snake Fashion Photography Spread Brings Forth a New Light
Technicolor Fashion Videos
Exito Fall/Winter 2010 Takes you to Another World
Modern Day Messiah Photography
'The New Commandments' Puts Jesus in the Heart of NYC
Paragliding Photography
George Steinmetz Takes Breathtaking Aerial Pictures from Above
Rouge Bombshell Pictorials
The Vogue Turkey September 2010 Spread is Red Hot
Cutout Monokinis
Flare June 2010 Shows Sexy Swimsuits & Chic Coverups
Fur-Clad Car Ads
The Dodge Caravan 'Kittens' Commercial is Bizarre
Retro Feathered Hats
Beauty Magazine is All About Colorful Eyeshadows and Red Lips
Heartfelt Photography
Gintare Karalyte Shoots Crystal Clear Imagery
Sultry Femme Fatale Spreads
The Catherine McNeil Vogue Korea September 2010 Spread
Tantalizing Mob Photography
The 'HOMME' Series by Photographer Akiss Paraskevopoulos
Color-Washed Photography
'Turquoise' by Marina Perevezentseva is Blue-Marine Beauty
Stool-Posed Portraits
The 'Retro Modern' Vogue China July 2010 Editorial With Alexa Chung
Hippie Swimwear
The 2010 Maaji Swimsuit Collection is Anything But Coventional
Pensive Portrait Photography
The Rankin Tony Kebbell Feature for Dazed & Confused
Salt Grain Photography
Ali Geramy Plays with High Shutter Speed to Capture Minute Details
Faded Fashion Photography
The Grand Scheme Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is Muted & Simple
Safari Swimsuits
Jessiann Gravel in Elle Canada June 2010 Delivers Wild Beach Style
Flying Purse Photography
'Norimichi (Accessories)' from Bureau de Victor is Unconventional
Animalistic Fashion Photography
The Trimapee Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Gets Wild
Architectural Surrealism
'The Surreal House' at The Barbican Explores Two Unlikely Themes
Flowerchild Close-Ups
Black and White Portraits of Model Dree Hemingway in Numero #114
Warehouse-Inspired Fashion
Dark and Mysterious Men Grace this Month's Issue of Vogue Hommes Japan
Feathered Desert Editorials
Lauren Innes TLC Magazine Summer 2010 Spread is Smoldering
Sun-Bleached Shore Fashion
The Eniko Mihalik Industrie #1 Spread is Ready for Beach Fun
Grizzly Photography
Stefano Unterthiner's 'Brown Bear' Montage Showcases Soft Animals
Bedazzling Dessert Pictorials
Alexandra B in Harper's Bazaar Arabia May 2010
Crimson Blood Handbags
Vogue Paris July 2010 Editorial Will Send You into a Convulsion
Androgynous Warehouse Fashion
The Vogue UK March 2010 Spread is Badass
Submerged Aquatic Fashion
Guinevere Van Seenus Numero Magazine Spread Shows Classic Beauty
Soft Slumbering Photography
Aimee Brodeur Sees Life Through Rose-Colored Glass
Uptown Desert Boots
The Garbstore 2011 Spring/Summer Collection Looks Mighty Fine
Black-Inked Beachwear
Marlena Szoka Gets Bold in the Marie Claire Italia June 2010
Bleached Blond Fashion
The Raquel Allegra Spring 2010 Lookbook is White Hot
Black Angel Photography
The Lev Efimov Lia Serge Editorial is Subtly Gorgeous
Blurry Performer Photography
Bill Wadman's 'Motion' Captures Dancers at High Speeds
Bedazzled Geisha Fashion
Indulge in the ‘Eat Pray Love' Fashion Line by Sue Won
Hug-Loving Car Ads
The 'Embrace Life' Campaign for the Opel Meriva is Heartwarming
Reinvented Retro Imagery
Eugenio D'Orio Reworks Futuristic Fashions of the 60s, 70s and 80s
Roughed-Up Editorials
The Nik Hartley Zoo Magazine Editorial Exhibits an Abused Look
Cut-Up Lookbooks
The Actual Pain Fall/Winter 2010 Collection Features Freaky Faces and Hot Fashion
Ethereal Portraits
Jonathan Waiter Shows an Imperfect Perspective on Photography