Recently I had the opportunity to combine some photography business and pleasure as I visited Los Angeles, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Long Beach.
Each time I visit…I get a glimpse into some of the compelling reasons why people want to live in California. Sunshine and the nice weather just seems to put people in a better mood, people want to exercise more and be healthy. Along the beach people are running, roller blading, surfing, swimming, playing volleyball, etc.
One of the photography tools you need for sunsets or sunrises is a graduated neutral density filter. Some will do this in post processing, however I prefer to try and do this in the field. It comes it different strengths, but helps to tone down the sun and brighter spots on the horizon so that you can create a more balanced photograph.
Sunset on Huntington Beach
When photographing action, be sure to try different shutter speeds. I typically start at 1/500 of a second, and will sometimes end up a 1/1500 of a second. When you photograph be sure to check you LCD and blow it up to see if everything is in focus, adjust accordingly.
Airborne Surfer
Huntington Beach from Pier
Concrete & Ceramic Made Surfboards
Both of these photographs I converted to Black & White to give a different mood and perspective.
Huntington Beach
