[StudioJ]

45 minutes before sunset and its a bit cloudy, making the most of the soft light and location. Available light only. Dynamic hands makes for a more interesting shot. Thigh angled slightly towards camera thins it down.



Sun behind subject, fill flash is a little extreme but shows what I mean. Wind was insane but it is blowing mostly off the face.



Slight rise above the beach worked to show more of the background, the sun gave the everything a nice pink glow. Fill flash off to the side.



Sun behind the camera was diffused completely to kill the hard shadows caused by shooting in too bright conditions.



Sandstone walls seem to abound at beaches and can offer complete shade if the light is too harsh.



Not always bikinis, very shallow depth of field with the water behind the subject makes for a pleasing coloured background.



Another very windy day, thankfully the sun and wind were coming from the same direction. Making the most of props.



Trees make great props and also offer shade. Try to interact with it and keep your background from being too busy.



Sun is almost gone but it offers the most golden light you will find. This one was bounced back with a reflector out of frame to the right of the model. I don't use much reflection these days as I find it looks a bit fake.