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Individual Beach Photography Prompts & Poses
Poses
1. Walking along the shoreline – barefoot, looking down or toward the horizon.
2. Sitting in the sand – knees up, arms wrapped, or leaning back on hands.
3. Lying down – on stomach with chin in hands, or on back looking at the sky.
4. Running through the water – mid-splash for motion and energy.
5. Looking out at the ocean – thoughtful or contemplative pose.
Prompts
• “Take a deep breath and smile like this is your happy place.”
• “Let the waves surprise you—walk into them like it’s the first time.”
• “Twirl your dress or scarf slowly.”
• “Run your fingers through your hair like you’re wind-tousling it.”
• “Pretend you’re talking to the ocean—what would you say?”
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Couples Beach Photography Poses
Poses
1. Walking hand-in-hand along the surf line.
2. One carrying the other – playful piggyback or lift.
3. Forehead to forehead with the ocean in the background.
4. Sitting close together – legs intertwined or leaning into each other.
5. Kissing in the water or silhouetted at sunset.
Prompts
• “Whisper something silly or sweet into their ear.”
• “Dance together in the sand like no one’s watching.”
• “Run toward the camera holding hands—like you’re chasing the sunset.”
• “Gently brush sand off their shoulder or face.”
• “Make each other laugh like it’s your first date.”
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Family Beach Photography Ideas
Poses
1. Walking in a line – holding hands with little ones in the middle.
2. Candid playtime – building sandcastles or splashing water.
3. Everyone sitting in a semi-circle facing the camera.
4. Group hug or pile-on pose – with kids on parents’ backs.
5. Jumping together – capturing mid-air joy.
Prompts
• “Everyone look at the youngest family member and smile.”
• “Tickle time! Let’s see who laughs first.”
• “Build a pretend sandcastle together—show off your teamwork.”
• “Walk like you’re marching into an adventure.”
• “Spin your child around like an airplane.”
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Golden Hour & Sunset Poses
• Silhouettes – dramatic poses with the sun behind.
• Backlit portraits – sun flare and hair glow.
• Sitting with backs to the camera – watching the sunset.
• Holding up the sun – playful forced perspective shots.
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Creative & Fun Shots
• Use props – beach towels, surfboards, umbrellas, or seashells.
• Jumping shots – solo or with others.
• Reflection in water or wet sand – artistic and moody.
• Footprints in the sand – walking away or toward the camera.
• Close-up details – sandy feet, hands holding shells, ocean foam.
