The Ultimate Guide to Beach Photography
Want to take better pictures at the beach? These beach photography tips are the best sources of inspiration, photo prompts, and technical tips for using your camera during your beach vacation.
I’ve been photographing my kids at the beach every summer since we moved to the East coast almost a decade ago.
What started with tiny toddler sessions testing out the waters of the tide pools is now capturing my teens on their boogie boards at surf camp!
From family reunion beach trips to short weekend getaways for our anniversary, the beach is a gorgeous place we absolutely love to spend our summer days absorbing the views.
But pictures or it didn’t happen, right??
If I’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that getting great photos at the beach can be quite a challenge.
- The light is INTENSE.
- The time of day you go matters.
- I worry about my camera gear.
- Balancing safety by the open ocean and capturing a sweet shot of small kids is a struggle.
Thankfully I’ve had photography friends point me towards the best sources for beach photography tips.
I’ve watched their examples and I’ve had lots of years of practice since that first trip so many years ago . . .
Look at my little ones putting their toes in the ocean for the first time:
And this was taken just last summer during our most recent trip to Myrtle Beach.
Both of my girls are fearless.
When she was little, we had to chase down my youngest for fear she’d be swept out to sea! She ran headlong into the ocean and never turned back.
My older daughter has always loved jumping waves and catching live sand dollars and relishing the wide open waters.
If you want to capture your own little beach daredevils and bring home the most beautiful souvenirs to decorate your walls, these beach photo tips will point you in the right direction.
Family Beach Photography Inspiration
Capturing family photos at the beach has become my favorite summer pass time. If you want more tips and tricks, you won’t want to miss these helpful posts.
Want to take adorable pictures of your kids at the beach? This list of inspiration and photo prompts is perfect for families with small kids.
Without a doubt, the best shots at the beach are going to happen with a DSLR but are you worried about ruining your gear with the sand? Be sure to check out these tips for keeping your camera clean at the beach.
If you want to take more of a portrait-style photo of your kids at the beach, these easy posing tips will help arrange a gorgeous shot.
Add texture to your family vacation photo album by capturing these memorable details from your trip.
If your beach photos aren't looking that great on the back of your camera when you preview them, no worries. Just a few simple editing tricks can save them once you get home.
The photos in this article are sure to inspire you to capture precious photos of your kids.
For the more advanced photographer, these beach photo tips are great for getting the right exposure and composition.
Be sure to check out some of these fun tips for editing beach photos.
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