Friday, July 27, 2012

Time Your Ocean Images for Maximum Impact



When it comes to vacation destinations, the beach often reigns supreme.  Nothing says summer like moments with our kids creating sandcastles, sandpipers strolling along the shores and the crash of waves against rock walls. The time of day is extremely important when shooting along the shores.  Natural light plays a prominent role with this kind of photography and patience is crucial in capturing the image you envision. 


The intensity of the light will play a role so being prepared before sunrise and well before sunset will serve you well.  Small passages of time can make a substantial impact in your final result. 

Capturing the mood of the ocean can be a challenging and rewarding experience and is one that takes experimentation.  For example, if you wish to convey the gently rolling seas and slow movement consider shooting with a slow shutter speed and use a tripod for added stability to minimize camera shake.  Don’t have a tripod? Consider one of our fantastic options.


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