Photos: Holidays

Who would know that California celebrates holidays at beaches? If you don't believe it we have some photographs to prove it.

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Pictured is one of the most special holidays -- Christmas at the Beach. It includes holiday lights, boat parades, and even Christmas trees in the sand.

What are the beach holidays anyone can photograph?

Here are some ideas:

Christmas at the Beach

Summer Holidays - Memorial Day through Labor Day

Easter at the Beach

Halloween and Pumpkins at the Beach

Valentine's Day - Beaches are for romance and lovers. One of the top places to propose is on or near a California beach. If you can have your wedding at the beach, that's supreme.

Do you have more holiday ideas?

We haven't listed all of them. Maybe we have missed a few. It's up to you to find your photo opportunities and go for something special to share with family and friends.

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Start before sunset.

If you scout out a photo opportunity where there are plenty of unique homes lit for the holidays you'll know exactly when the lights come on. If you can catch some scenes before the sun goes down, you'll enjoy the colored skies before dark.

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Sports Photography

Most beach sports photographers don't make a full time living in the trade, but they do have fun. Some of the best surf photographers, for instance, are surfers, themselves.

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People Pictures

Everyone can take sunsets. Stock agencies have far too many. People pictures for editorial and advertising are in demand. If you can see a face, get a photo release!