| Beach photography and child photography go hand in | | | | pictures of children are to be relaxed and happy. |
| hand. What better place to get authentic shots of | | | | Children are very perceptive to the moods of people |
| children than in one of the best places to play on | | | | around them and in order to get good pictures they |
| earth: the beach. There are many important things to | | | | need to feel comfortable with you and like you. So |
| keep in mind when taking pictures at the beach and | | | | before you start taking pictures get down and build a |
| when taking pictures of children. But if you relax, | | | | sand castle with them or run in the waves. |
| have fun with the kids and keep taking pictures | | | | The "natural approach" is becoming more and more |
| you're sure to get some that you'll treasure. | | | | popular in child photography (as opposed to a formal |
| Important things to remember when taking pictures | | | | sitting). In this approach you try to understand the |
| at the beach: | | | | nature of the child by observing them play and |
| 1. Take pictures from different focal points. Both | | | | capturing it in your photos. The beach is perfect for |
| looking out at the water and from the water looking | | | | this kind of photography (as long as the child isn't |
| back at the sand. This will add some variety to your | | | | scared of the sand or the ocean). An adventurous |
| shots. | | | | child might start running and splashing in the waves, |
| 2. The best time to take pictures is in the morning | | | | which makes for a great photograph with the waves |
| and evening when the lighting isn't too harsh | | | | splashing around that tiny body and the exhilaration |
| 3. If you can't go in the morning or evening use a fill | | | | on his face. A more reserved child may be content |
| flash when taking pictures of children (or any people). | | | | to just sit in the sand and build castles, or mosey |
| This will help eliminate shadows caused by harsh | | | | along looking for sea shells. Both are also great photo |
| lighting. | | | | opportunities that can be tailored to the specific child. |
| 4. If you have one use a polarizing filter. This is a | | | | Lastly, sometimes changing a beach photo to black |
| filter that has basically the same effect as polarizing | | | | and white can completely change the feel of the |
| sunglasses. It will reduce reflections and boost | | | | entire image. It can take the image from bright and |
| contrasts. | | | | happy, to more muted and slightly vintage. So be |
| 5. Keep the horizon either perfectly level or obviously | | | | sure and experiment with different color options |
| off line. | | | | when you're at home editing your image. |
| The most important things to remember when taking | | | | |