Byron Bay NSW, definitely has some of the most picturesque beaches in Australia and the world, however just a stones throw away are home to equally as stunning locations. And with the lack of attention there are subsequently far less people, which i LOVE.
When choosing a location for your shoot consider the following amazing spots not more than 20 minutes from Byron Bay!
Lennox Head, NSW
Home to some of the best surf around this small picturesque beach town prides itself on being cool and not being Bryon. The beaches are wide with a curve toward the north extending to the underpopulated 7 mile beach. The sun sets and rises over the ocean which makes it a prime choice for a photo shoot! Lennox is also home to the amazing Lake Ainsworth, a tea tree lake which creates amazing reflective pictures with stunning tree lined backdrops.
Lennox Head, NSW
Flat Rock, Skinners Head, NSW
Flat Rock is actually the most easterly point of Australia, not Byron Bay, with an amazing outcropping of rocks into the sea. Depending on the tide there can be amazing reflective rock pools, sea life and definitely exploring and adventuring to be had. The beach is positioned perfectly to catch the sunset over the ocean while there are great headlands to the right and left lending itself to amazing dramatic backdrops.
One of my favorite parts about this beach are the dunes and a stunning large piece of driftwood which is perfect positioned for photo shoots and of coarse climbing!
Flat Rock, Skinners Head, NSW
Dog Beach, Ballina, NSW
I do not even know if there is a name for this beach (just before Missingham Bridge skate park where the dogs are welcome to frolick), but it is a favorite. It lies at the river mouth inlet so there are small gentle waves crashing on the beach and the beach wraps around in a horse shoe. It overlooks the inlet and across the water to the ever so peaceful and quite South Ballina. The highlights here are the expansive dunes and fabulous driftwood for climbing.
If a beach shoot is what you are dreaming of, you really can not go wrong in this area! You can choose or leave it to me and it will be an amazing shoot with memories to last a lifetime!