Shooting Bikini Photos at Sunset
Category: Micro Bikinis
Shooting photos with a beautiful sunset in the background can be an amazing idea. Sunset and golden hour (the last hour before the sun dips past the horizon) can create a softness to skin tones that many photographers love to capture. With the sun dropping to a lower angle, shadows become longer and more flattering. During sunset, sun flares or sunbursts can be a great idea as well. Sunset is an ideal time to shoot bikini photos for even skin tones without harsh sunlight.
Bikini Fanatics’ galleries have some great examples for creating stunning sunset photos as well as posing ideas. The softness of skin tones against the low angle of the sunlight can create magic with bikini photos and portraits. Don’t be afraid to play with angles and let the sun accentuatee the skin in different ways.
Planning to take bikini photos at sunset requires a bit of planning due to the short timeframe for which the sun is still above the horizon. They call it golden hour for a reason. Knowing where and when the sun sets will ensure the opportunity for some fantastic photos. Location is the biggest part of planning sunset photos. Getting to a location five minutes late can mean the difference between magic and disappointment. Ideally, sunset photos are best shot low and near the water or with a background where large buildings or trees won’t block the sun before it sets.
The sun’s position in the sky also changes throughout the year, so it is important to check which direction the sun sets depending on location and season. A simple Google search for sunrise and sunset times in the location of choosing can be very helpful. Every smartphone comes with a compass app which can also be used to find the direction of the sunset. Clouds in the sky usually create amazing shades of blues and purples during sunset that can be a great background as well.
Sunset means less light in the sky, so shooting photos with a tripod is an ideal way of making sure longer exposures will not turn out blurry. Also, it is best to shoot wider camera angles to get as much light as possible. Shooting the intensity of the sun can also create a creative glow that can turn portraits into magical photos.
Instagram is a wonderful research tool to find out if other people have taken sunset photos at the desired location. Using Instagram, such as Bikini Fanatics’ page as a preparation and planning tool, can also provide specific backdrops, hashtags, and tips for unique photo captures. Amateur and professional photographers use Instagram to highlight their work. Location tags and sunset hashtags can be used to inspire the perfect micro bikini sunset photos.
