Although summer doesn't stick around forever in some parts of the world, these beach photography series capture the beauty of warm weather while it lasts. These summer photos are all about spending time at the seaside, soaking up the rays of the sun during lazy days at the beach.
It's not hard to point a camera at a beach and shoot to capture something beautiful, but these photos look at the beach from unique perspectives. While some photographers get up close and personal with their subjects on the shores, others take to the sky to capture impressive aerial shots of the beach, making people, lounge chairs and sun umbrellas look more like tiny toy figurines than real parts of a beach. Since a change in seasons will soon be here, these beach photos serve as a reminder to get out and enjoy the best of what summer has to offer.
36 Beach Photography Series
From Grainy Beach Editorials to Endless Summer Photography:
Laura McQuarrie — Aug 4, 2014 — Art & Design
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Endless Summer Photography
Travel by Magdalena Wosinska is a Series for Dreamers and Adventurists
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Sensual Beachtography
The Aquatic Images of Victor Del Toro
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Quirky Summer Photography
Juliana Beasley Captures Reptilian Skin in ‘City Heat'
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Surreal Dreamlike Portraits
Stoddard’s Human Portraits are Layered With Ominously Dystopic U
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Albanian Bunker Photography
Concresco by David Galjaard Captures Relics From an Brutal Past
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Literally Embedded Storm Photography
The Jem Cresswell Sidney Picture Captures Cloudy Skies
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Toiling Beach Worker Photos
'Toilers by the Sea' Depicts the People Working on a Ukrainian Beach
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Serene Summer Photography
Patience by Josef Hoflehner Captures Quiet Beach Moments
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Supernatural Expressive Photography
These Incredible Images by Gina Vasquez are Dreamlike
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Alluring Havana Photography
This Cuba Photo Series Shows an Authentic View of the Country
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Aerial Seaside Photography
Photograper Gray Malin Goes Above and Beyond for His Work
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Dreamy Summertime Photo Series
This Creative Duo Captured the Essence of Summer in These Snapshots
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Hijab Disobedience Photos
'Stealthy Freedom' Captures Iranian Women Posting Without Their Hijabs
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Lazy Hazy Summer Photography
Carolyn Cochrane's Portfolio Features the Best of the Season
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Color-Popping Beach Shoots
'Splash of Colour' by Angie Lazaro Brings Surreal to the Seaside
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Hazy Summer Photography
Aiste Lei Explores Fashion Fairy Tales with Her Emotion-Filled Snaps
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Seaside Sunset Photography
The 'Silence is Grey' Series Captures the Beauty of Everyday Life
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Vintage Beach Photography
Joni Sternbach's 'Abandoned Surfland' is Powerfully Moving
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Grainy Beach Editorials
Brian Cowen Takes Elegant Photos in the Sand Dunes of Kenosha
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Vulnerable Body Image Photography
Jen Davis Documents Her Life-Long Struggle with Obesity
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Aerial Beach Photography
Alex Mac Lean Captures Colorful Diorama-Like Shots of Sand and Surf
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Alienating Coastline Photography
This Stunning Coastline Series Shows Busy Beaches and Alienation
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Everyday Beautography
These Tatyana Gitlits Photography Works Focus on the Beauty of Daily Nature
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Aerial Miami Beach Photography
The New Bird's Eye Photography Series 'Up in the Air' is Stunning
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Overcast Beach Photography
This Bondi Beach Photo Series is Whimsical and Ethereal
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Minimalist Athletic Beach Editorials
Outlier’s Fashion Spread is Simple and Effective
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Contemplative Beach Captures
Spiaggia by Akos Major Centers on Empty Italian Beaches
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Candid Tourist Beach Photography
The Tourist Stranger Self Portraits by Benoit Paillé are Ent
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Fascinating Fish Hook Murals
'Isla' by Yoan Capote is an Intricate Composition
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Reworked Vintage Snapshots
The Isca Greenfield-Sanders Paintings Stem from Old Photographs
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Aerial Beach Photography
Gray Malin Photographs Italy's Famous Beaches
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Seaside Holiday Photography
Photographer Willem de Kam Candidly Captures Vacationers in France
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Coastal Cabin Photography
These Images of Miami Beach Houses are Beautifully Repetitive
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Drowned Metropolis Captures
The 'River London' Series Shows What London Would Look Like in a Flood
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Overlooked Object Exhibits
No Name Design Features 1,000 Items that are Often Ignored
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Ashen Namibian Photography
The Adrian De Sa Garces Walvis Bay Images Showcase Pale Coloring
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