![]() I use it in combination with the Back Button Focus technique in Aperture Priority Mode.įirst, I use a dedicated button on the back of my camera to lock the focus on a person’s eyes. Many photographers use this technique in manual exposure mode but my use of spot metering in a beach environment is a bit different. ![]() When we point the center of the viewfinder to the person’s face, we tell the camera to set the exposure for the subject’s skin and not for the bright sky or the sand. When the camera is set to its spot metering mode, it takes the exposure reading from the small point in the center of the frame. This technique is essential when shooting people in complex lighting conditions like beach photography in broad daylight. I used the Shutter Speed value of 4 seconds to smooth the waves. A shutter speed of 5s or longer creates a dream-like effect where the motion blur smooths all the details of the moving water.By reducing the shutter speed to around 1/6s, we introduce blurred motion but preserve the shapes of the waves.By using a shutter speed value of 1/500s or higher, you freeze the movement in the water and produce sharp looking waves.Here are a few ideas on how to use shutter speed to improve your beach photography: By keeping the shutter open for a longer period, you can produce a smooth, silky effect in moving water (read Shutter Speed Chart for more details). The most popular way to creatively use the shutter speed is the long exposure technique. By using different shutter speed values, we can achieve very interesting visual effects. Together with aperture and ISO, it forms the Exposure Triangle.īesides using the shutter speed to control exposure, you can also use it as a creative tool in your photography. You probably understand that shutter speed is the essential component for controlling exposure. It’s no wonder why most beach photos look something like this: When we find ourselves in the beautiful surroundings of a tropical beach, what we do first is point the camera in the direction of the ocean and start snapping photos. We need to better understand how to get the proper exposure in difficult lighting conditions and how to make our photos distinctive and unique. If I had to pinpoint the main challenges of beach photography in general, I would say they fall into two main categories: composition and exposure. ![]() Today, I want to share with you a few top beach landscape photography tips so that you can produce stunning photos during your next family vacation or even during a quick, weekend trip to the beach. If I had to guess, I would say that 90% of beach photographs look very similar and boring even when they are taken in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. Don’t you hate it when you visit a beautiful beach filled with captivating colors but fail miserably when you try to capture the same atmosphere in your photos?ĭo not be too hard on yourself you are not alone.
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