1. Let the camera “see” the action
Sand, sun, and friends: There’s plenty to capture at the beach. Just place yourself at eye-level with the subject. Then look through the viewer and take your best shot.
2. Protect your equipment
Consider bringing a one-time-use camera to the beach, and leaving fragile equipment at home.
If your camera does get sandy, blow off sand gently. Remove remaining grains with a lens-cleaning brush.
3. Prevent dark shadows
Want to avoid shadows on faces? Take pictures in the soft light of a shady area or a cloudy day. On sunny days, if your camera has flash-mode options, select “Fill-Flash.” This activates the flash even in bright sunlight. It "fills" the shadows of nearby subjects, improving portraits created in direct sunlight.
Every memorable event can become a story in pictures. An all-day trip makes a perfect photo story. Show the departure and arrival, plus a picture of your destination's entrance. Capture the day’s special moments, including tired kids headed home! Combine all the images in a single print with Collage, or create a Photo Book as a keepsake.
