Sunset Beach | A sunset family beach session in Wildwood Crest, NJ

A Family Beach Session in Wildwood Crest, NJ

Meeting this adorable family for a sunset family beach session in Wildwood Crest, NJ was so much fun! The family of three were down vacationing at the Diamond Beach Resort and wanted to capture some amazing family beach photos to remember their time down at the Jersey Shore.

The iconic fishing pier is one of my favorite places in Wildwood Crest to capture families. The sunset highlights on the grasses as well as the smiles and backlit faces. This family of three from Pennsylvania were so much fun. Lots of silly smiles provided good pictures. I hope they are able to think about their vacation and smile because they have this precious images to remind them of such a wonderful family vacation.

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the W family

brothers at the beach in north wildwood, nj

I have four boys so when I met these brothers at the beach for this adorable family session, I saw my boys in them that was not too long ago. All the spunk and feistiness of small boys who are excited and exhausted from a beach vacation. yep, all this was my life many a years ago. Asking boys to stand so close while I take pictures always results in a shove, squeeze, or tight hug. But it is so fun to see that phase and to relive this stage for just a bit. Running is a must have in any small kid session mostly for me because it allows them to get energy out. I love the genuine smiles that running and playing in the ocean in clothes at the end of the session always provides. Who doesn’t love running into the ocean with clothes on anyway?

The M families | Avalon Beach Vacation

Ideas for family photos at the beach and what to wear black and white outfits for family pictures at the beach in NJ Avalon Beach vacation photography family picture ideas with older kids NJ family photographer Family Photographer in South Jersey During the summer, I do so many families who are on vacation in the Jersey Shore. I think it is such a great time to do family photos. Often, it is an extended family photo session. Brothers, sisters, parents, cousins, and grandparents all on vacation enjoying family time that doesn’t happen that often. Many branches of the family tree that may be spread out, all join together for a week or so and create so many cherished memories. I feel so honored to be able to capture that great big group shot that will be hanging in all the homes for years as well as all the individual family pictures and groupings. Grandparents with grandkids, all the cousins, lifeguard stand and boat pictures, just to name a few.

The M family came from all over the Northeast to spend a week in Avalon, NJ. The grandparents with their five kids and all their families joined me on the beach for a sunset session. There was so much fun and humor with everyone, especially with the grandparents. I was able to capture so many fun moments such as chasing kids, mom kisses, big and little cousin time, and even a gymnast backhandspring!

The J Family | Ocean City NJ Family Beach Photos

Ocean City NJ family beach photos featuring the J Family are a favorite part of my job. We have the best beaches in New Jersey. Everyone loves the natural setting that the beach allows for photos. Ocean City‘s north end is one of my favorite photo session spots. The dunes have gorgeous dune grass with fencing, the pathways are scenic for group shots, and the lighting of the setting sun provides gorgeous highlights on faces and hair. And the ocean waves provide the backdrop and entertainment for the kids. It’s just hard trying to keep them from going in before the session is over.

This family did not disappoint in bringing the smiles and the silliness. We flexed and finessed our way into grins and smiles. Besides being a beautiful family, they came dressed to impress. I love when families coordinate outfits without looking too uniform. Every little girl loves a dress, and boys in a polo–you can never go wrong!

I love to let mom and dad get silly too! Plus sneaky tickles are a sure fire way to get a smile. Lollipops work too, but almost everytime, kid who smile really good get ice cream after all the smiles. They earn it for sure. So do I!

If you are going to be down at the beach this summer, contact me to capture your family. Summer is almost here, and my dates are limited.

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