Key insights

• ⚙️ Experiment with different shutter speeds for different effects in seascape photography
• 🌊 Use longer exposures for more serene and minimalist scenes
• 💥 Shorter exposures can emphasize the power and texture of waves in dramatic shots
• 📸 Use a wide-angle lens and step into the water to capture the flow of waves
• ⚠️ Be cautious and find the right wave pattern for your shot
• ⚖️ Balance foreground and background to create dynamic coastal photos
• 🔍 Experiment with telephoto lens for rock textures and waterfalls
• 🎛️ Consider using filters for more technical control

Q&A

• What are some important tips for seascape photography in general?

  Lead the viewer's eye into the photograph, slow down, and scout for the right composition. Take time to relax and enjoy the scene, and be patient in finding the perfect shot in seascape photography.

• How can I clean and maintain camera gear for seascape photography?

  Use a rocket blower to remove water droplets from the lens and prevent smudging. After shooting seascapes, clean camera gear to prevent salt corrosion by wiping with fresh water. Salt water and sea mist can cause corrosion even without direct splashes on the camera. Ensuring clean edges in photographs helps to avoid visual tension and maintain better composition.

• What type of filters should I use for seascapes and when should I use them?

  Use a 10 stop filter for long exposures during the day, and a 6 stop filter for sunset shots when taking seascapes. Avoid using graduated ND filters for seascapes with objects on the horizon. Consider using alcohol wipes like Zeiss wipes for cleaning water droplets off the lens.

• What are some tips for coastal photography?

  Balance foreground and background to create dynamic coastal photos. Experiment with different lenses, and consider the use of filters. Use a wide-angle lens to capture the flow of waves in coastal photography.

• How can I convey the purpose of my photography in seascape shots?

  Consider the purpose of your photography and what you want to convey. Use a wide-angle lens and step into the water to capture the flow of waves. Be cautious and find the right wave pattern for your shot.

• What are some tips for experimenting with shutter speeds in seascape photography?

  Experiment with different shutter speeds for different effects in seascape photography. Use longer exposures for more serene and minimalist scenes. Shorter exposures can emphasize the power and texture of waves in dramatic shots.

• 00:11 Michael Shane Bloom shares seascape photography tips from a local beach in San Francisco, including experimenting with different shutter speeds to capture various effects in seascapes.
• 01:30 Consider the purpose of your photography and how to convey it. Use a wide-angle lens and step into the water to capture the flow of waves. Be cautious and find the right wave pattern for your shot.
• 02:44 Tips for coastal photography: balance foreground and background, experiment with different lenses, and consider the use of filters.
• 04:01 A 10 stop filter works great for long exposures during the day, while a 6 stop filter is perfect for sunset. Avoid using graduated ND filters for seascapes with objects on the horizon. Instead of relying on a lens cloth for water droplets, use alcohol wipes like Zeiss wipes.
• 05:23 Tips for cleaning and maintaining camera gear to prevent salt corrosion, and ensuring clean edges in photographs for better composition.
• 06:48 Tips for seascape photography: lead the viewer's eye into the photograph, slow down and scout for the right composition, take time to relax and enjoy the scene, and be patient in finding the perfect shot.