![]() ![]() Most beaches will have either a sunrise or sunset on the water (depending on your coast), which can offer beautiful reflections and soft, colorful light to emphasize any object to its best advantage.īring accessories: Because you will want a fast speed to capture waves, critters, and anything else that moves, a tripod is an absolute necessity. The answer? Shoot in the early morning or evening. The reflection at midday is usually too bright for any water shots, and the glaring sand seems to dominate any photo. There are actually many lines on beaches, from waves to sand patterns to seaweed and debris left on the beach.Ĭhoose your time of day with care: The most common time of day for beach photography is midday, when direct overhead light creates squinting and unfriendly shadows. Similarly, use leading lines to draw the eye to the subject you are focusing on. A horizon that is off center or tilted, or one that cuts the photograph in half, can be distracting. Your horizon will be obvious in most beach photographs, so keep it straight unless you are going for a special effect and give special attention to the rule of thirds. Water is in good supply on most beaches, so you can also focus on the streams and pools that are formed by the changing waves and tides.Īim for a well balanced photograph: It is not unusual to see what might have been a great beach photograph ruined by a lack of good technique. Look for patterns in the sand, natural objects such as rocks and debris, and manmade items including huts, sand castles, and boats. Select a focal point: Many beach and ocean photographs focus on the immense feeling of a beach, but many of these make the fatal error or neglecting to have a concrete subject. All around you are living things, so don’t think you are limited to waves. Unsupervised children run in the sand and the waves (don’t they qualify?). Birds skip over the waves and act as pirates to picnics and hot dog roasts. Tide pools are full of interesting critters waiting to be captured with your camera and the right polarizing filter. ![]() Try your wildlife photography skills: People often don’t think of beaches as places where wildlife lives, but there are many natural inhabitants here. Never, ever put a camera down at the beach-not on a table or a towel and certainly never in the sand or water. Even a Ziploc will be better than nothing! When you using your camera, keep it secured to your body by a wrist or neck strap and covered. Keep your bag zipped securely at all time and keep water-sensitive equipment in a water proof enclosure. Unfortunately, these are all available in generous supply on the beach-along with wind to ensure that they infiltrate every nook and cranny of your bag. Protect your equipment: You won’t be able to take photographs of any subject with equipment that has been ruined by the sun, salt, water, and sand. Here are a few tips for beach photography that will get you started on your way. ![]()
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