Want to find Beach Locations in So Cal for great photoshoot location

bmwtrix · 05-08-2016, 03:18 PM

Hi Folks, I'm looking for some input on where here in SoCal I could shoot my car that would have amazing background. Any ideas??? Thanks all!

dcstep · 05-08-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwtrix

Hi Folks, I'm looking for some input on where here in SoCal I could shoot my car that would have amazing background. Any ideas??? Thanks all!

Laguna, Laguna Niguel, Huntington all have attractions. Dana Point comes to mind also.

In my experience, being there at the right time is the most important element in getting beautiful beach shots. The last hour before sunset and on through 30-minutes past sunset will give you the most spectacular background. Palm trees, rocks and stuff in the foreground is useful. If shooting people, then you may need fill-flash or lighting to get the people adequately lit while exposing the background well.

Good luck, Dave

HyeWarrior · 05-08-2016, 07:14 PM

Never done a shoot or anything in Orange County, but I've always enjoyed Malibu. Angeles Crest is always great too

bmwtrix · 05-08-2016, 08:37 PM

Thanks guys! Really looking forward to finding that one "great" location that I can get some great shots!

WoohooSoCal · 05-08-2016, 09:22 PM

La Jolla

justanotherdude · 05-09-2016, 04:12 PM

Depending on how far south you are, Mission Beach and Coronado have some good spots.

Examples from my more amateur days provided.

Wide Range Regular by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

Blake's S14 by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr

bmwtrix · 05-09-2016, 04:21 PM

Awesome! Thanks folks!

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HyeWarrior Major 747 Rep 1,119 Posts Drives: 2012 135i DCT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Dimas, CA iTrader: (1)	Never done a shoot or anything in Orange County, but I've always enjoyed Malibu. Angeles Crest is always great too
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justanotherdude Lieutenant 136 Rep 581 Posts Drives: 2010 AW 328 [Sold] Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 328i [0.00]	Depending on how far south you are, Mission Beach and Coronado have some good spots. Examples from my more amateur days provided. Wide Range Regular by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr Blake's S14 by Darrick Snyder, on Flickr
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bmwtrix Lieutenant 162 Rep 537 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Awesome! Thanks folks!
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