Beach Photography

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One of the most photographed scenes in the world is the beach scene. The reason is that (a) the locale is beautiful by nature, (b) people are usually relaxed and having fun and are not “stiff” and (c) a combination of the first two reasons. This means that beach photography can be either landscape or [...]http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ProudPhotographyBlog/~4/486227407

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[jerryph]

Concerning beach photography, do not forget for an instant that sand and salt water is a camera's absolute WORST enemy. Nothing will kill a camera faster.

- Carry your camera in a sealed plastic bag until you are ready to use it
- do NOT set it down anywhere near sand
- keep it covered or in your camera case when not shooting
- Keep a lens cap on at ALL times that you are not shooting
- Never bring a lens that doesn't have a protective UV filter to the beach, sand is abrasive on glass!
- Do not go near anywhere that salt water can splash on the camera
- put a fresh battery in it before going to the beach, do not change it there on the beach. If you must, take it to a safe area off the beach (like inside your car) to change it.
- never EVER change lenses on the beach. Walk off the beach or better yet, inside your car. Even there, use proper technique, be fast and do it right.

After getting home from a day of shooting at the beach, clean the external areas of the camera with a blower first (a Giotto Rocket Blaster is what I use) and then a high quality soft microfibre to get the dust off. Don't forget to clean your lenses too. I also take the time to blow off the sensor, but since Nikon pro level cameras are sealed between the body and lenses, I have yet to find anything inside... but unless your cameras are sealed units, don't be surprised to find some crap inside... lol.