Header photo: Champagne and Caviar on the beach. by photographer Mark Silvester Photography and model itsmesophie

Shooting at the beach comes with its own set of challenges, such as risking damage to your camera gear (e.g. from the sand, sea, etc.), dependency on the weather, possibly finding yourself in a busy public space with a lot of people, and many other environmental factors out of your control).

But just like any location shoot, a beach photoshoot opens up the opportunity for beautiful, natural and creative images once you figure out how to overcome these obstacles.  

For technical tips and more shoot ideas, Shotkit provides an excellent guide to beach photography, and Admora has created a fantastic video full of information on how to take beautiful beach portraits: 

 

In addition to the fabulous photos in the beach collection below, check out the gorgeous, gritty images created by PurplePorters photographer Stretchy and model Louisa3 during their beach photoshoot (featured as part of our SHARE A SHOOT series).

Image by photographer Stretchy and model Louisa3 taken from SHARE A SHOOT: Stretchy's Shoot With Model Louisa3 At The Beach (NSFW)

If you want to discover more inspiring images, use our Image Search feature to explore PurpePort images using keyword tags or browse our other photo collections on The Purple Blog.

We hope you enjoy this collection of gorgeous images from beach photoshoots.

High tides and good vibes!

#1


Turning Tides by photographer McG Images


#2


Life's a Beach by photographer Gothic Image


#3


All I wanna do is get high by the beach by model ♥ Chiara Elisabetta


#4


Image by photographer mikedphotography


#5


Julia by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#6


Life's a Beach - II by photographer Gothic Image


#7


These Will Come in Handy... by photographer Gerard


#8


Impact by photographer Peter Birch


#9


Elements by photographer photogenic


#10


Good view! by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#11


Serenity - Greece Set 10 by photographer Pierus


#12


Image by photographer Nick Halling


#13


Looks like stormy weather by photographer BristolArtist


#14


Escape by photographer Russell Thornback


#15


Bella Grace - Set 6 by photographer Pierus


#16


Golden Brown by photographer McG Images


#17


Image by photographer Lensworks


#18


At the Edge - Henry by photographer Mark Leighton


#19


Tŵr Mawr lighthouse by photographer AndyJB


#20


Image by model Sinopa Rin


#21


Image by photographer Pascal André Heimlicher


#22


Image by photographer Matt Whorlow


#23


Shapes At Sunset by photographer Wavepower


#24


January Sea Mist by photographer Russell Thornback


#25


Sheila by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#26


Image by photographer mikedphotography


#27


Poseidon 🌊 by model PaulMiller


#28


Lighthouse Reflections by photographer Creative Focus Photography


#29


Sunshine State of Mind by photographer McG Images


#30


Happy we'll be beyond the sea, and never again I'll go sailing by model ♥ Chiara Elisabetta


#31


Image by photographer Ben_et_Marine


#32


Bori by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#33


The light house by photographer PhilipJ


#34


A drift by photographer A.Rose_Imagery


#35


Untitled by photographer Meehow


#36


Storm watching by photographer Horoma Photography


#37


Oil up! by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#38


White water days by photographer Carolinebay


#39


Morning storms by photographer Andrew Homer


#40


But every time it rains, you’re here in my head, like the sun coming out.. ohh I just know that something good is gonna happen by model ♥ Chiara Elisabetta


#41


Sunset Solitude by photographer Marcus Hodges


#42


*** Svenja & Yvonne *** by photographer M a g a n d a P h o t o g r a p h y


#43


Julia by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#44


SS Nornan by photographer mikedphotography


#45


Sirens by model bethnorris21


#46


Image by photographer Pascal André Heimlicher


#47


A Different Time by model Darren S


#48


Beauty of our planet - Kannesteinen by photographer LightAndShape


#49


Katya by photographer Joakim Karlsson


#50


at sea by model AmandaKate


#51


Drifting by model Elesha Eden


#52


Image by photographer Pascal André Heimlicher


#53


A Lindbergh Tribute 🙌🙌🙌 by photographer Ravi (Ravindra Samant) - he/him


#54


Lost at sea by photographer Martin Newton Photography


#55


Image by model Karina__Model


#56


A taste of freedom by photographer Louis Sauter


#57


Image by model Eli Zah


#58


'Lady of the Rock.....#2' by photographer Lauraanne (Photographer)


#59


Never mind the rain, just dance. by photographer ColourBlind


#60


breaking through skies by model Rebecca Tun


#61


Unstoppable. by model Sophia gray


#62


The Mermaid by photographer Rob Ronaldson (Aestheticnude)


#63


You are my sunshine by model Sinopa Rin


#64


Image by photographer mikedphotography


#65


Champagne and Caviar on the beach. by photographer Mark Silvester Photography


#66


Stranded by photographer CJ Visuals (ReadyPlayerDrone)


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