Must-Have Beach Pictures

Beach vacations are a wonderful opportunity to capture beautiful pictures. The most important factor in doing so is timing!

Sunrise – OK…So you’re on vacation and that means you don’t have to get up early. However, you will find it well worth it to pick at least one day to rise before the sun does. Carry your camera and tripod to the beach and click away as the sun rises to greet you.

Early Morning – Once the sun is up, take advantage of the untouched beach. Search for seashells not  yet carried away by collectors. Direct your camera to the lines in the beach left by the rising and falling tides while still unmarked by feet.

Mid-day – This is your best time to get high-activity pictures. If your hotel has a balcony overlooking the beach, take a wide angle photo capturing the activity below. Be ever watchful of other people, kids, and dogs as the photo opportunities are endless. A good zoom is useful!

Evening – This is a great time to snap pictures of the day coming to an end. Children longing to stay longer; umbrellas being carried off the beach; the aftermath of the sand having been played with throughout the day. Look for the unusual.

Sunset – Again, the sun can have a remarkable color effect on the water. Capture the shadows falliing across the beach.

Dark – Try to position yourself where you can see the lights from the boardwalk.

Take the time to capture pictures throughout the day. They will bring you memories to cherish for a life time.