Does this sound familiar… You arrive at your destination, check place out, and quickly change to go to beach. Happily, you've remembered to take your sun block, nose plugs, and bathing suit. Maybe you remembered your camera, maybe you didn't.

Going on a family beach vacation brings up contradicting desires. On one hand, you want everyone to have a wonderful, fun, relaxing, memorable vacation. On other hand, most people don't want to do what's required to preserve memories.

We will show you how to have best of both worlds. By providing photography tips, you can capture outstanding beach vacation pictures, enjoy taking photos, and ensure that when you look at photos at home, you won't be thinking: "Was this OUR vacation!?!"

Can’t-Miss Beach Vacation Photo Tips

1) Packing Right Equipment

When you pack for your dream beach vacation, remember these essential items: Camera, batteries, memory cards, camera case, battery chargers, external flash (if available), tripod, and portable digital storage device. If you have an abundance of memory, you can leave storage device at home.

2) Consider These Purchases

I know… you’re already spending more than you want to on vacation. So last thing you want is some stranger suggesting you spend more on photo accessories. But, read on and find out what these low cost accessories will do for you before you skip to Tip #3.

Consider purchasing a circular polarizer filter for your lens. STRONGLY consider it! It will be one of least expensive accessories you can buy, and you will LOVE results. What are results? A bluer sky, ability to see objects under water, and creating colors that will “pop” off page.

3) Insurance

Do you have insurance on your possessions? Did your camera cost more than $25.00? Then do yourself a big favor and buy a UV filter to place over your lens for protection. If your lens becomes damaged, your camera is ruined. You can probably get a good UV filter for under $20.00.

• Already have a passport that is not damaged; and
• Received it within past 15 years; and
• Were at least age 16 when it was issued; and
• Still have same name as in passport (or you can legally document your name change).