Capturing moments through photography had been one human nature that had been developed through the years. Long gone are the days where people just reminisce special moments through imagined scenes and photographic memories.
While still in the use, some people resorted to using manual cameras and reproduce it through film printing. But as we permeate the deeper into the void which is technology, we have come to known the use of our mobile phones in freezing moments.
We even have come as far as using different filters and settings to enhance the photos that we have captured. With just a single click and a few tweaks and retouches, a supposed normal photo will be a professional looking picture in just 10-seconds tops.
Nowadays, we can all nod in agreement that social media had been saturated with hordes of posts and photos about different summer experiences. We have seen photos of sunsets and sunrises that looked surreal we can’t take our eyes off it.
Underwater stills of the life within the sea had been bannered here and there. A plethora of visuals focusing on the grittiest sands, the rough and muddy roads of a trek gone wild and the very photos of the summer lovers themselves, all sun-kissed and tanned as what they want them to be.
Beach and outdoor photography required skill and knowledge so that it will be a success. While there will be no need for you to enroll on photography crash courses to master the said craft, you must be creative enough to know the ins and outs through self-research.
Here are some tips you can use while you’re starting to load up your own compilation of the tricks to use:
Basics
For most photos (within 3-4ft), you will need the flash on. Make sure your flash is set to “forced flash”, not “auto-flash”. The flash will add color to your shots, otherwise they will look blue.
For most photos, you’ll want to be in macro mode. Learn how to turn macro mode on and off. You need to know the range of your macro mode. For most cameras this range will be 1-2 inches to 2 feet (2.5-5cm to 60cm). Any closer and you can’t take a photo. Further away, you must turn macro mode off. Make sure you are zoomed out.
Remember – the closer you are, the better your color, contrast and sharpness will be. Try to “fill the frame” with your subject. Set up your camera, housing, and strobe indoors – and then take some practice shots indoors. Test your settings. Everything will work similarly to how it will work underwater, although indoors focusing will be easier, and your strobe will appear to be more powerful. I’m surprised how many people wait until they get underwater to try out settings.
Get close to your subject - preferably within 12 inches. Water reduces color, contrast, and sharpness. Make sure your camera flash is turned on, preferable in “forced flash mode.” For best composition – get low, shoot at an upwards angle, don’t center the subject, try to fill your frame with the subject. Don’t shoot “down” at the subject. Make sure the subject’s eyes are in focus. Get your diving skills down before you start using a camera underwater. Practice topside with your camera inside the housing. Try taking close-ups of flowers and household objects.
Use of UV Filters and Neutral Density
UV filters are colorless, while Skylight filters are pinkish. They primarily absorb UV rays, to provide a cleaner, sharper photo. If you are photographing by the seaside, river or even in mountainous regions this summer, UV filters are essential in reducing flare. In addition, they keep skin tones neutral, so you can avoid your subjects’ skin tone looking pinkish and blushed. Your kids and friends can now be presented in their best light. Plus, they protect the front element of your lens from scratches and dirt!
There is one special use for ND filters on a bright summer day – they allow you to take photos of moving bodies of water like a waterfall, in such a way that a beautiful motion blur or ‘misty’ effect is created, assuming you use a tripod. They also reduce the visibility of fast moving objects, such as people playing volleyball or running around at a beach, so that your main subject (for example your smiling son or daughter), remains at the center of attention in the photo, if they remain relatively still. You have ‘frozen’ their joyful expressions amidst a blur of summer beach activity.
Timing
The start and end of days can present the best opportunities for shooting at the beach. For starters there will be less people there at that time of day but also you’ll find that with the sun shining on an angle that you often get more interesting effects of shadows and colors – particularly in the evening when the light becomes quite warm and golden.
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