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Coastal aesthetic photography reference
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Coastal

Open the windows and let the light in

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The setup

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Brief Int(coastal_____.BRF)

Coastal

01 LightBright, soft morning or late afternoon light off the water. Keep it airy and slightly overexposed.
02 WardrobeWhite linen shirts, stripes, straw hats, cashmere knits for evening.
03 LocationShingle beach house
04 Palette
DIR

Director's note

Resist anchors and seashell decor. Coastal is about light, air and texture, not nautical props.

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Coastal reference frame
Standby50mmf/5.6 · 1/125 · ISO 400

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LGT

Light the set

3 lamps

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KeyThe light that makes the pictureSoft, farHung high
FillHow far into shadow you can seeHard, closeEye level
BackRound at the front, where it is just another fillOffEye level
On the brief
CS

Contact sheet

00 / 12

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Shot list

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The living room opening onto a deck and the waterenvironment35mm
Linen curtains moving in the breezesetup50mm
Blue and white striped cushions on a slipcovered sofasetup50mm
A dining table on a porch with glasses and a jug of flowerssetup50mmthru glass
Details of rope, baskets and sea glassdetail100mmthru glass
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LOC

Locations

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Shingle beach houseSeaside hotel roomPorch or deck facing the seaBright kitchen with a view
REF

Explore the aesthetic

Style guideColor palette
DOC

About this brief

How do I photograph the Coastal aesthetic?

Open the windows and let the light in.

Resist anchors and seashell decor. Coastal is about light, air and texture, not nautical props.

Director's note

What shots should I get for a Coastal photo shoot?

Leave with every frame on this list.

Shot list

  1. The living room opening onto a deck and the water
  2. Linen curtains moving in the breeze
  3. Blue and white striped cushions on a slipcovered sofa
  4. A dining table on a porch with glasses and a jug of flowers
  5. Details of rope, baskets and sea glass
What lighting works for Coastal photography?

Bright, soft morning or late afternoon light off the water. Keep it airy and slightly overexposed.

Light

Where should I shoot Coastal photography?

Scout these before anything else.

Locations

  1. Shingle beach house
  2. Seaside hotel room
  3. Porch or deck facing the sea
  4. Bright kitchen with a view
What wardrobe works for Coastal photography?

White linen shirts, stripes, straw hats, cashmere knits for evening.

Wardrobe

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