Being a photographer and living in Florida where lakes and beaches are abundant, I have developed a fondness for photographing coastlines. Here are a few tips I learned.
1. Find a focal point
In every photography genre, finding a point of interest is important. This is particularly significant if you’re capturing landscapes like coastlines where your shots can be made up largely of sky and water. Try to find something in your frame that can draw the viewer’s attention, like a rock formation or children building sand castles.
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2. Make good use of reflections
Big bodies of water create reflections that can either make or break your shots. Eliminate reflections by using polarizing filters or moving to a better spot. But reflections of a colorful sky or rock formations can add depth and interest in your shots.
3. Control shutter speed
Lower your shutter speed if the water is calm. The stillness of the water will prevent it from being blurred and will make your shots flatter and gives it a feeling of serenity. But when you’re trying to capture waves, crank up your shutter speed to take a crisper image.
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4. Black and white
It is tempting to always make your images vivid especially when you’re capturing landscapes. But in your post editing, try to strip off the color. There’s just something about black and white that give your photos some drama.
Ram Chary Everi here. I am a freelance photographer and graphic designer. I love tuna fishing and am an advocate of recycling. Visit my blog to know more about me.
