Better Beach Photos

Well Summer is officially here!  YAY!!!  So that means vacations and days at the beach.  I love the way photos turn out at the beach.  Here are a few tips to help you achieve better beach photos.

1.  Utilize Pathways and Architecture
     The walk to the beach is a great opportunity for beautiful photos.  You can use the piers, restaurants, dunes and any other  local spot to bring out the  uniqueness and charm of the location

2.  Watch for reflections
     Reflections add additional interest to the frame.  Be sure to avoid chopping unnecessarily if adding to an image.  Shadows are a great point of interest too.

3.  Photograph with your back to the sun.
     The beach sun can create harsh shadows, but if you work your way around them until they are fully lit by the sun, you can avoid deep shadows.  Direct sun in the face causes squinting which is unflattering.

4.  Embrace Texture
     The beach provides many opportunities to incorporate textures into your images.  Sea shells, sand, terry cloth, water, etc, they all add a uniqueness to an image.

5.  Use a polarizing filter
     A polarizing filter cuts through haze and reduces glare as well as deepening blue skies.   They are relatively inexpensive and easy to carry, so why not!

Remember to always have fun and document your families wonderful adventures.