California Beach Holidays

Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter, Halloween, 4th of July and many other holidays are celebrated at California's beaches.

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There's a very special feeling in the air when holidays come around. You may not realize it, but holidays are very big part of California beaches, and certainly offer reasons for seasons.

What do we mean by holidays at the beach? The first thing that comes to mind is simply having a vacation. Europeans like to use the word "holiday" for the American term "vacation". We're actually talking about American and California holidays in our reference, however.

Holidays at California beaches include Pumpkins at the Pier (Pismo Beach), dozens of Christmas boat parades throughout the state, Easter Egg Hunts in the Sand (Capitola), New Year's Day Polar Bear Runs (San Pedro, Huntington Beach and more) and 4th of July Fireworks over California beaches and piers (San Clemente, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, Marina del Rey and more.)

California Beach Holidays Ideas

Christmas

Christmas Lights Reflect on House Huntington Harbour

Christmas Lights Reflect Blue in Huntington Harbour

Pier Lights

Seal Beach Pier Lights

Santa Portrait

4th of July in Huntington Beach

Some tips

Holidays are often missed opportunities to take photos that you can use for social purposes as well as rememberances. Be sure to explore the fun that awaits during holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Halloween and New Year's.

For instance, everybody thinks about the Christmas picture to distribute to family and friends which includes a sandy beach and palm trees. Other holidays are equally open for creating fun photos. Bring your Easter Baskets or capture your patriotic 4th of July outfits on those special holidays. With a little imagination and staging you may capture photos that become the envy of others.


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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!