Here are some helpful tips beach photography session! Clothing selection is something that is very important for your session. If you wear jeans and t-shirts it will be a much different look than if you wear nice color-coordinated clothing. You can wear any clothing you like, but most clients prefer to look their best and coordinate clothing so that the images will have more wow factor! Here are some clothing tips:
- Try to color coordinate as a family. Earth tones and blue colors like aqua and sapphire look wonderful at the beach and coordinate well with pink and coral. Try and avoid busy patterns. For reunion images, have each family wear a different color variation so that each family stands out in their own way.
- You can dress casual or dressier; just make sure everyone is on the same page.
- Wear something unique–put on some jewelry or accessories to compliment your look.
- If you are getting maternity photos, long dresses or dresses wit trains can be beautiful when used with the wind.
- Wear something comfortable! We will be walking around and getting into position often. Avoid short skirts because those will limit available poses.
- If you have tan lines make sure to wear something to cover them up if you do not want them shown in pictures.
- It can get windy on the beach—I recommend you use some hair spray or tiebacks for long hair.
- Makeup adds to the stunning factor and saves the photographer time editing. Even if you don’t usually wear makeup, put a little on to smooth skin tone and add a little color to your cheeks as the flash tends to whiten the skin.
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Practice Posing
I will be suggesting poses and ideas for you when you arrive but feel free to practice ahead of time. Some clients have better sides or angles that they like better. Let me know some poses you want to do– poses that reflect your identity as a person – and we will capture them. Look at Pinterest for ideas you like.
Another important tip for beach photography is to act natural, have fun, and relax! The more you practice posing beforehand, the less anxious you will be during our session. Sometimes the best moments are when you are walking around, just being yourself
I want your picture session to be more than just capturing memories – I want you to enjoy the experience itself!
There are so many amazing things we can do to enrich your beach portrait session such as props like sailboats and shells for children. Bring a blanket if you would prefer not to sit in the sand.
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Children:
Young children can bring challenges to a photo shoot. Here are some tips for preparing for a beach portrait session with kids:
- Have children take a nap prior to the shoot–this will help for their longevity through the shoot.
- Avoid having the kids consume too much sugar prior to the shoot. Most kids have enough energy already.
- I will try to get pictures of the kids first before they become too disinterested. Also, this includes posed shots, too. It is much easier to capture poses towards the beginning of the session. My favorite pictures of children are candid, however. Once the posed shots are out of the way, candid shots are a breeze.
- Some kids like to play in the sand. If you know your child has this infatuation, I can bring shells for them to play with.
- Have fun with your kids! Snuggle with them or tell jokes. This helps them relax and open up for the picture.
Other tips:
- If you want to get some shots in the water that would be great, but wait to get wet until the end of the session.
- If you wear glasses, either remove them or remove the lens if possible. Otherwise, the flash will introduce glare from the lens.
- Relax, have fun, and be real—this will allow for great pictures.
- Try to book your session towards the beginning of your vacation so that you minimize the possibility of getting sunburned.
