Shoot during the hour after sunrise or the hour before sunset. The light is soft, warm, and flattering for all skin tones.

As they ate, they talked about their plans for the rest of the summer. Alex and Maddie were thinking of taking a road trip to the mountains, while Jake and Emily were planning a sailing trip. Ryan and Sarah were considering a visit to a nearby island.

: Shoot during the hour after sunrise or before sunset. This provides the soft, "glowy" light ideal for romantic portraits and helps soften harsh highlights .

Does this approach work for your project, or were you looking for more specific technical photography settings for beach environments?

Much of the "candid beach" content available online consists of stock footage (such as from Shutterstock lifestyle clips