Let ’em Play! Tricks to Capturing Great Beach Photos of Kids
Capturing photos of kids on the beach can be frustrating for both parents and photographers. They’re full of energy and curiosity, seldom having any interest in posing for the camera. Sometimes it’s just a matter of timing. If it’s been a few hours since their last meal, or if they missed their nap, getting them to cooperate can be a challenge. Many times the best course of action is to just let them play and frolic on the beach. This approach frequently nets me some of my favorite images. So the best plan is to get a few safe, posed shots in the bag then let “em play!”
These kiddos are Precious! I Love the sailboat in the second one. Looks like a place I would want to be!
Love the pics of the kiddos in the water! Adorable 🙂
Cute kids. You captured them well!
I have a very similar photo of my son running on the beach like this one here – I love it!
These images are truly amazing. Keep up the great work!!
Those last two photographs of the boys at the beach in the water are great, but the one on the left is priceless! Hopefully that one is printed REALLY big in someone’s home someplace!
I love the expressions and innocence of these children, two images is not enough! Love them.
Great article and the childrens portraits are excellent. Lets see some more from these kids!!
I love the image with the two kids in the surf with the boat in the background. Did the boys starting kicking water at each other?
Its really hard to take photos of children because you have to adjust to their mood and energy levels. That’s why I adore these pictures. The kids’ carefree life was captured in these photos.
There’s nothing cuter than kids being kids at the beach! Love the “not a care in the world” feel to the images.
These are great photos, they bring back memories of when my kids were small and ran around on the beach. Lovely!
Very lovely work, as always! Well done 🙂
Lovely images – can just see them start splahing each other!
Great work! I wish we had beaches like that in Alaska!!!
Cuuuute!! Let them play and make sure you play with them. 🙂
Beautiful. Not only are these timeless images, the parents must love them!
I absolutely love those last 2 photos. Those kids are adorable. You have such great emotion captured in your photographs.
Very nice photos. I appreciate the tips on photographing on the beach.
Another technique I use to photograph kids is to make funny faces and gestures at them. It can be a tad exhausting … not to mention a bit trying on one’s multi-tasking skills … but the reward you get afterward is priceless.
You really captured some adorable shots. I especially love the moment with the two children in the second photo 🙂
Love these photos! Keep up the good work!
Love these photos! The kids look so much happier. These are way better than any posed photos I have seen.
If that was my child in the first image, it would be on a giant canvas in my living room. Great moment. 🙂