What are some photography tips for shooting on the beach

[BrownTurd]

Thanks to all the brothas that helped me out with knowledge on learning to use a camera. I use to be a point and shoot guy but now I have learned to move away from point and shoot.

Been practicing for about 5 months now and I am planing a vacation for the 4th of July and wanted to learn some tips for shooting on the beach.

I am still a new at this and currently use

What are some tips and equipment do I need to capture good beach photos?

 

[woodchuck]

Don't be too obvious. Don't let them know that you're taking pictures. If they're with a big scary looking dude, find another target, it's not worth the trouble. Wait, is this a real photo shoot? I was thinking creep shots. Nevermind.

 

[flx2000]

Look into ND filters
Scrims
Reflectors for fill light
Shoot with the sun behind the subject to prevent squinting
Remember sunny 16, it's a good start.
I prefer to shoot at the beach during sunrise or sunset
Rent a quality lens

 

[Mello Mello]

Bring a big white towel to work as reflectors as the sun goes down. Helps to get rid of shadows.

Always shoot your subject with your back to the sun and the subject facing the sun. Only time you do the reverse is if you are going for the silhouette look in that case it's best to shoot right before the sun goes down.

If you shooting your subject with the ocean horizon in the back make sure their eyes are above water line or you shoot from a lower angle it gives the picture a more dominant feel, if you shoot with their eyes below the water line then it gives the pictures a more subdued feel.

I'm always one big on composition when I shoot so If there are any trees near by I try to fit them in my shots.

Always remember the rule of thirds when shooting. Your subject doesn't always have to be directly in the center of each shot. Off center to the right or left is good depending on which way they are facing. Like if they are facing left don't shoot behind them to the right. The camera should shoot off center to the left in the natural direction the subject is going.

And since it'll be 4th of July please do one for Bgol and snag as many booty shots as you can.

 

[cmac105]

Look into ND filters
Scrims
Reflectors for fill light
Shoot with the sun behind the subject to prevent squinting
Remember sunny 16, it's a good start.
I prefer to shoot at the beach during sunrise or sunset
Rent a quality lens

This^^^

 

[hussla's paradice]

Props.

 

[Database Error]

Don't be too obvious. Don't let them know that you're taking pictures. If they're with a big scary looking dude, find another target, it's not worth the trouble. Wait, is this a real photo shoot? I was thinking creep shots. Nevermind.

You're on the right path. I would add just leave them kids alone

 

[BrownTurd]

Bring a big white towel to work as reflectors as the sun goes down. Helps to get rid of shadows.

Always shoot your subject with your back to the sun and the subject facing the sun. Only time you do the reverse is if you are going for the silhouette look in that case it's best to shoot right before the sun goes down.

If you shooting your subject with the ocean horizon in the back make sure their eyes are above water line or you shoot from a lower angle it gives the picture a more dominant feel, if you shoot with their eyes below the water line then it gives the pictures a more subdued feel.

I'm always one big on composition when I shoot so If there are any trees near by I try to fit them in my shots.

Always remember the rule of thirds when shooting. Your subject doesn't always have to be directly in the center of each shot. Off center to the right or left is good depending on which way they are facing. Like if they are facing left don't shoot behind them to the right. The camera should shoot off center to the left in the natural direction the subject is going.

And since it'll be 4th of July please do one for Bgol and snag as many booty shots as you can.

Good advice.

 

[BrownTurd]

Look into ND filters
Scrims
Reflectors for fill light
Shoot with the sun behind the subject to prevent squinting
Remember sunny 16, it's a good start.
I prefer to shoot at the beach during sunrise or sunset
Rent a quality lens

What do you suggest is a quality lens?

 

[gs3xotic]

What do you suggest is a quality lens?

The Nikon/Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8

 

[BrownTurd]

The Nikon/Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8

Good looking

 

[peterlongshort]

In addition to the above mentioned tips, I strongly suggest you invest in and bring a tripod. There's nothing worse than coming back from a family vacay with a whole bunch of pictures but you're in none of them. Well, there is something worse, a bunch of pics with you in them but the stranger who snapped the pic for you cut your head off!!

 

[BrownTurd]

What is that white thing people put over their flash when shooting indoors sometimes?

 

[MadWun]

Look into ND filters
Scrims
Reflectors for fill light
Shoot with the sun behind the subject to prevent squinting
Remember sunny 16, it's a good start.
I prefer to shoot at the beach during sunrise or sunset
Rent a quality lens

Was in Jamaica in April.

Majority of my shots were sunrises and sunsets, and overall landscapes.

Used a Canon T5i

 

[BrownTurd]

What are your opinions on Dslr vs mirror less cameras?