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

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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?

Best Beaches at the Jersey Shore for Family Portraits

Best Beaches at the Jersey Shore for Family Portraits. NJ is a great place for family memories and photos.

New Jersey beaches are a mecca for vacationing families from all over the Tri- State area. And one of the most tried traditions is getting your family portraits taken on the beach. The summer is one of my busier times with all the vacationing family sessions. Since I grew up in South Jersey and most of my photography sessions and experience are in that area. I will keep my list to include Atantic and Cape May counties only. I am sure that Central Jersey has a ton of beautiful beaches, but ours is better! wink wink.

1. Cape May, New Jersey

Historic Cape May has a victorian touch and the best sunsets with a wonderful lighthouse for a scenic landscape. Cove Beach is one of my most favorite beach photography spots around! Cape May beaches have a versatile landscape. Most beaches don’t allow sunset views from the beach. Cape May also has some under developed open land around many of the bay beaches. It gives a feel unlike all of New Jersey.

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2. Avalon, NJ

Secluded beaches with sprawling dunes and long pathways to a white sand are the cornerstone of Avalon beaches. I love the long pathways that I start every session. It allows enough shade to be able to do sessions earlier for the little ones whose bedtimes are much earlier than our summer golden hours. Sunrise sessions have become a fan favorite since it gives a certain feel that is good for little ones as well. Having the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean allows for some beautiful silhouettes that are something that I love being able to provide for all my families.

Avalon NJ is the perfect spot for family beach photos with variety of secluded spots that are so pretty.

3. Ocean City, NJ

The family mecca for the boardwalk, and sun and surf is Ocean City. Often labeled, America’s Greatest Family Resort, with a ferris wheel as a backdrop always makes for some fun family photos. The extreme north and south end of the eight miles of beach are photographer favorite gems.

Ocean City NJ is also one of my favorite South Jersey beaches for family pictures

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The C Cousins

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The C Cousins were visiting Wildwood Crest, NJ from Baltimore, Maryland area. They usually visit Ocean City Maryland but wanted to try our New Jersey beaches and soft sand! They were such a fun bunch with lots of silly faces, lots of energy, and sweet hugs.

Wildwood Crest is a gem of a town for vacationing families. The beaches are large with plenty of room for kids to run and play in the sand and surf.

One of my favorite images of a family photo session is the running shot. It breaks up the constant posing of sitting and smiling. It allows kids to get some energy out and I can always get a really great smile from all the kids. It helps that we do it about 5 times on average.

I love that these cousins were very into hugging, and silly faces, which allows so many fun loving images. If you want to schedule your NJ Beach Family Photos, contact us today.

The Y Family | Avalon Sunrise Session

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I often don’t get many takers to meet me all dressed on the beach at sunrise to get pictures taken on their vacation. I get it! Sleep is so premium anyways and getting up early is hard to do when all you want to do is sleep. Believe me, this girl loves her sleep. I don’t see tons of sunrises. But this session makes me want to change that…

When Brooke called me to say that she wanted me to capture their family photo session while they are visiting Avalon, NJ from Wisconsin, I was booked every night. The week of July Fourth is always a busy one with lots of vacationers. The only thing I had to offer was a sunrise session. For a group of 15 with lots of littles! When she said they would take it, I was shocked. I can’t imagine getting all those people ready and out the door for a sunrise session. But they were there, all ready to go.

The morning was beautiful. The sky was crisp, and the kids were tired enough to not want to roll around in the sand, but awake enough to smile. Capturing the whole family is a fun challenge. The three boys, their families, and their parents all live in Wisconsin. They were visiting Avalon where they have family and enjoyed the beaches of New Jersey for the first time as a family. Their kids had a ball spending the week in the ocean, building sandcastles, and riding the waves. I feel it was such an honor to capture this family. They are special to me now and I will think of them always.