Are you wanting some nice family beach photos, but don’t want to spend the extra money to hire a professional? I have some good news for you! You can get quality family beach photos on your own that are perfect for this year’s holiday cards! Here are some tips on how to get some great beach photos on your own
Golden Hour
Utilizing golden hour is the best time to get some great beach photos. What is golden hour you might ask? The golden hour is the first hour after the sun rises and the last hour before the sun sets. This is when you will get some of the best natural lighting. During golden hour the sun is lower on the horizon so the lighting is softer and warmer than at other times during the day. Golden hour is one of the most popular times to take photos because of the amazing lighting.
Use the Flash
Even when it is sunny out, you should still use the flash to help fill in shadows in your pictures. Taking pictures without flash can create some harsh shadows that can make your photos look dingy. To give your photos a more professional look use the flash on your camera to get rid of the shadows.
Let the Kids go Crazy
If you are planning on getting photos with your kids some of the best photos are photos of the kids just being kids. Let the kids go a little crazy and enjoy themselves. This will give you some great photos that will highlight your kid’s personality!
Use a Tripod
If you want to get some good photos of the whole family for this year’s holiday card make sure you bring along a tripod. You can get a simple inexpensive tripod that you can set your phone on and use your phone’s camera timer to get some great group shots. When using a tripod and camera timer to take photos it is best to set the family before you start the timer and then have one family member press the photo button and run back to their spot.
If you want to come to the beach and get some nice DIY family photos book your trip today with Premium Beach Condos!