Six Tips for Beach Photographer
It is summer! The swimming season is open. Why not take your camera to the beach to capture some unforgettable moments on your camera. Beach photography can give you the wealth of bright and attractive photos, but one should know the basics of photographing at bright sun to get really worthy beach images.
How to get optimum pictures shooting by the sea or in the sun?
1. Photographers say that there cannot be too much light. But if illumination is too intensive, sometimes the shutter speed is not too fast in compact digital cameras and the aperture is automatically closed to its minimum. In this case you may end up with out-of-focus images because of diffraction. Modern compact digital cameras have the maximum aperture of only 4-5.6. That is why it makes sense to use a neutral color filter, which defuses light flux.
2. When the light is too bright, visibility on the LCD monitor is poor, that is why you would better make use of the viewfinder, if there is one.
3. When you take beach photos, pay attention at the horizon line – it should be exactly parallel to one of the sides of the frame.
4. Beach photographs are generally high contrast. And often details in shadows are not well seen. If you want to avoid this effect, it is recommended to use reflectors directed against the shaded side of the shot. If there is nothing suitable, you can use a white towel as a reflector. Portraits require special attention. As a result of high contrast and intensive light, faces often appear too dark and shaded.
5. It is recommended to use color filters (ultraviolet, protective or Skylight) to protect lenses from salt sea splashes. On the whole, keep your digital camera away from water – in most cases the camera will not function after being put into the water. So, don’t leave a camera bag with the camera inside of it too close to the water, don’t leave it in the sun for a long time and in the car either.
6. It is NOT advisable to shoot at noon. Shadows are short at this time, which can result in the loss of the dimension of a shot. Besides, bright contrast is maximum at noon. Be especially attentive when you photograph portraits – the upper lighting creates unattractive shadows under the eyes.
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