This featured image had several challenges associated with it. Like most often, I certainly learned a thing or two while on this location. My goal is the share my lesson learned during the course of capturing this image followed by my recommendations and a list of the equipment I brought with me.
First I’ll tell you all about the wonderful facets associated with capturing this image followed by the bad. Having a passion for photography is certainly my main motivation in getting the “perfect” image but, If I can share a few thoughts and provide a little assistance to a fellow “artist” … I’m in!
The Good
- Stunning location! Planning a photo shoot in clear weather can deliver an amazing and breathtaking scene, but it really depends on what …show more content…
Well … what can I say? It’s Virginia Beach folks! Nevertheless, parking is usually equivalent to locating a needle in a haystack, especially during the peak summer months. Ordinarily starting near Memorial Day and ending near Labor Day, photographing during peak season exponentially decreases the chance of grabbing a good spot much less, a close one! One should expect to pay $20 to park close to the pier. Other options include parking across the street with the use of parking meters, although a short walk, it could be quite cumbersome hauling heaps of equipment down to the beach. Meter parking availability usually presents no problem in the early morning hours, regardless of the season. Meter parking also provides an opportunity to pay with coin or credit card. As for myself, shooting out of peak season meant stress-free parking availability as well as extreme proximity to the pier, all for the modest price of $5.
- Low Humidity. Often overlooked by new photographers until encountered, humidity can offer some trepidations. Water vapor on a lens caused by the rapid change in environment affects lens clarity producing undesirable results. Difficult to acclimate, it could potentially remain problematic for several minutes resulting in a possible lost photo opportunity! Again, shooting out of season proved beneficial, low humidity made this issue a moot
First I’ll tell you all about the wonderful facets associated with capturing this image followed by the bad. Having a passion for photography is certainly my main motivation in getting the “perfect” image but, If I can share a few thoughts and provide a little assistance to a fellow “artist” … I’m in!
The Good
- Stunning location! Planning a photo shoot in clear weather can deliver an amazing and breathtaking scene, but it really depends on what …show more content…
Well … what can I say? It’s Virginia Beach folks! Nevertheless, parking is usually equivalent to locating a needle in a haystack, especially during the peak summer months. Ordinarily starting near Memorial Day and ending near Labor Day, photographing during peak season exponentially decreases the chance of grabbing a good spot much less, a close one! One should expect to pay $20 to park close to the pier. Other options include parking across the street with the use of parking meters, although a short walk, it could be quite cumbersome hauling heaps of equipment down to the beach. Meter parking availability usually presents no problem in the early morning hours, regardless of the season. Meter parking also provides an opportunity to pay with coin or credit card. As for myself, shooting out of peak season meant stress-free parking availability as well as extreme proximity to the pier, all for the modest price of $5.
- Low Humidity. Often overlooked by new photographers until encountered, humidity can offer some trepidations. Water vapor on a lens caused by the rapid change in environment affects lens clarity producing undesirable results. Difficult to acclimate, it could potentially remain problematic for several minutes resulting in a possible lost photo opportunity! Again, shooting out of season proved beneficial, low humidity made this issue a moot