{"id":8123,"date":"2020-03-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=8123"},"modified":"2024-04-03T14:46:01","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T18:46:01","slug":"beach-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/beach-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Beach Photography Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re like us, a few warm days with the sun streaming in and you\u2019re ready to ditch your bulky winter coat, open the car windows, and go outside \u2014 this can mean only one thing: beach weather is right around the corner!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beach photography is a frame-able favorite. Whether it&#8217;s a serene image of an empty seashore in the morning or a hectic shot that captures the bustle of a popular summer hangout spot, here are our ideas on how to capture that perfect beach photo.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"those-beach-day-selfies\">Those Beach Day Selfies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/louis-hansel-shotsoflouis-OAnydGhhcxE-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"friends on the beach\n\" class=\"wp-image-8143\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/louis-hansel-shotsoflouis-OAnydGhhcxE-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/louis-hansel-shotsoflouis-OAnydGhhcxE-unsplash-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/louis-hansel-shotsoflouis-OAnydGhhcxE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With social media being such a big part of everyone&#8217;s life, it&#8217;s no wonder everyone is taking selfies of themselves and their friends. And where better to take a selfie than at the beach. Whether it\u2019s your toes in the sand as the waves come in, a team shot after winning the volleyball game, or lounging on a towel, take out your phone, snap a photo, and you could have a great memory for years to come! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"camping-at-the-beach\">Camping At The Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kimson-doan-AZMmUy2qL6A-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"bonfire at the beach\n\" class=\"wp-image-8145\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kimson-doan-AZMmUy2qL6A-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kimson-doan-AZMmUy2qL6A-unsplash-700x465.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/kimson-doan-AZMmUy2qL6A-unsplash-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Camping and the beach just seem to go hand in hand. And after a full day of activities in the sun, a campfire on the beach is the perfect ending to a blissful day. Just be sure to check your local laws, first! We want everyone to enjoy, and photograph, everything summer has to offer, but in the safest way possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"family-photos\">Family Photos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/limor-zellermayer-pn_HsW0jMls-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"family photo on the beach\n\" class=\"wp-image-8144\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/limor-zellermayer-pn_HsW0jMls-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/limor-zellermayer-pn_HsW0jMls-unsplash-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/limor-zellermayer-pn_HsW0jMls-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many family memories have been made on a trip to the beach, so don\u2019t forget to solidify those times with a photo. Building sandcastles, jumping waves, trying to eat your ice cream before it melts! All great photo opportunities.&nbsp; If you take an annual family vacation, consider taking a photo in the same spot each year.  It\u2019s a great way to timestamp your family tradition and document how your family has grown over the years.(P.S., if you like this idea,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/family-photo-ideas\/\"> we have a whole post dedicated to taking the perfect family photo<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-quiet-beach-landscape\">A Quiet Beach Landscape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/noemi-macavei-katocz-ymkBz4gbVJU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"empty beach\" class=\"wp-image-8147\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/noemi-macavei-katocz-ymkBz4gbVJU-unsplash.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/noemi-macavei-katocz-ymkBz4gbVJU-unsplash-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/noemi-macavei-katocz-ymkBz4gbVJU-unsplash-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you&#8217;re artistic and like serene landscape photos.Get up early and head to the beach before it gets packed with vacationers and locals looking to soak up the sun. It\u2019s a great opportunity to get some stunning photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/nature-photography-tips-and-tricks\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Nature (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Nature<\/a> most often needs no help to get the perfect photos. Seagulls perched on wooden piers. Shells washed up onshore. The sunrise over the ocean. You get the picture. But you can take it a step further and interact with nature for a different look. Maybe you could walk for a little bit on the beach, turn around, and then photograph the path your footprints made. Bring some \u201cmunchies\u201d to scatter around and you\u2019ll soon have a flock of birds to photograph. Be creative and you may surprise yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either way, if your photographic skills turn out even better than you expected, frame them to remind yourself of better temperatures during the winter months!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"a-distant-shot-of-a-packed-seashore\">A Distant Shot of a Packed Seashore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"crowded beach\" class=\"wp-image-8148\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-700x396.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/dan-gold-_mmd-LgBPrs-unsplash-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of a beach isn\u2019t just seen when it\u2019s empty. People enjoying it can be just as picturesque as your nature photography.&nbsp; A packed beach means lots of opportunities to take pictures of people enjoying its splendor. Along with smiling faces and joyful laughter, look for the vibrant colors a day at the beach brings \u2014 think of the variety of beach towels, umbrellas, and sunhats. A crowded beach scene can bring its own joy by showing people coming together and sharing a great summer venue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"action-photos\">Action Photos <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sacha-verheij-X0rRYtJy0R8-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"surfers walking to the water \" class=\"wp-image-8149\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sacha-verheij-X0rRYtJy0R8-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sacha-verheij-X0rRYtJy0R8-unsplash-700x393.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sacha-verheij-X0rRYtJy0R8-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone knows the main attraction of the beach, though \u2014 the water! Whether you dive in it or just dip your toes in and enjoy the accompanying breeze, the beach wouldn&#8217;t be the beach \u2014 literally \u2014 without a massive body of water for the sand to the border.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you\u2019re the <em>dive in <\/em>kind of beach-goer, you might also like to surf or its prone counterpart, bodyboarding. Perhaps you are a water skier or its motorized counterpart, a jet skier. Photos of beach activities take a little more skill to capture, but they are well worth the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"sandy-beaches-clear-framing\">Sandy Beaches, Clear Framing. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/khadeeja-yasser-FHT0KEOwtyg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"heart in the sand \" class=\"wp-image-8150\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/khadeeja-yasser-FHT0KEOwtyg-unsplash.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/khadeeja-yasser-FHT0KEOwtyg-unsplash-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/khadeeja-yasser-FHT0KEOwtyg-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope our suggestions have you anticipating the warmer weather that\u2019s just around the corner and thinking about some great ways to photograph your day at the beach!&nbsp; And since \u201ca day at the beach\u201d is synonymous with <strong>relaxing and enjoying<\/strong> all the beach has to offer, don\u2019t stress over getting the perfect shot. With all the natural beauty surrounding you, you are sure to get some really great pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get back home on dry land, maybe you\u2019ll want to frame a couple of them to remind you of your seashore adventures. That\u2019s where we come in. At Frame It Easy we make that part, well, easy! And don\u2019t forget to share those photos with us afterwards.&nbsp; We always love to see how creative our customers are. <br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it&#8217;s almost time for those daily beach trips! Here&#8217;s how to get the best pictures of you enjoying your day as you soak up the sun. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":8146,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[3897,3905],"class_list":["post-8123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photography","tag-niche","tag-photography"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8123"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8123\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8171,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8123\/revisions\/8171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}