A snap from a get-together with a friend and his gorgeous daughter at the tidepools of Rockport, Massachusetts. We’ve started booking beach sessions for July and August, and I’d like to give a couple pointers for those of you thinking of it. For a successful family beach session, it takes a very complicated equation of…ahem…three things! ;)

1) Great Light. This is usually achieved by shooting at 3pm or after, in the later afternoon and evening. Sunset light on the beach is delectably fantastic, and will give that ‘glow’ that is classically renowned for portraits. Afternoon light is not required, however- we can shoot in any amount of light, but this is just…*sigh*…perfection. :)

2) A Beach, an Uncrowded Beach.  Yes, we’ll need a beach for a beach session. But we’ll need a great one that won’t have many people for the background of your photos- a hidden gem of a location, if you will. We have shot at plenty of places on Plum Island, Crane’s Beach, Hampton Beach, and other local beaches with ’secret spots’, so don’t hesitate to ask Mariah for suggestions on location. Of course, your own frequented shore is a perfect place to shoot, but ponder if it will be amply un-populated come the *perfect light* hours. The coast of Maine is my new favorite, wildly photogenic backdrop.

3) Wardrobe and a sense of Adventure. Mariah Gale beach sessions are usually a lot more than sitting in the dunes- they’re frollicking, splashing, get-down-in-the-sand fun. Your wardrobe can reflect this- or it can reflect the classic white-tee-and-khakis beach accoutrement, or both! Think brightly colored tees and sundresses for the kids, with a khaki look for adults, or mix and match. Put a spin on the classic ‘Ralph Lauren’ look!

 As always, contact us for rates. We look forward to capturing your family!

Until Next Time,

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