Photos: Kids Play

The beach is one of the best playgrounds for children.

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Pictured: Children jumping and frolicking in the sand in Newport Beach, California.

Mix it up with your beach photos.

Novice photographers spend so much time getting the perfect sunset that they forget about all the fun happening on California's beaches. Epitomizing the "Endless Summer," the beach scene is vibrant 365 days per year. In a place where it seldom rains you're nearly always guaranteed to find people at the beach during daylight hours in popular destinations such as Newport Beach. Hapiness awaits if you have a camera with you.

Minor Details

Don't get tripped up by details such as parking. There is free parking available near the Newport Pier but you must read the signs to beware of issues such as street sweeping, parking limits and if your opt to park at metered parking, don't let your meter expire. Newport Beach is swift and decisive in its retaliation of those who don't "feed the kitty".


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Photo Regulations

Each city has different rules and regulations about taking portraits commercially at California beaches. Of course we know that low end photographers are looking to save a buck so they head to beaches with few or no fees and restrictions.

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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!