Cape May is renowned for its beautiful beaches, where the golden sands and rolling waves create the perfect backdrop for family portraits. However, as much as I adore capturing memories by the sea, sometimes the beach can be too bright and harsh for the best photos. This is where exploring alternative locations in Cape May becomes an exciting adventure, offering unique and stunning backdrops for your family photos. Searching Beyond the Beach for Stunning Family Photos is one of my favorite things to do!

The Charm of Cape May Beyond the Beach for stunning family photos

Cape May is so much more than its picturesque coastline. This quaint town is brimming with charm, history, and countless hidden gems that make for incredible family portraits. Here are a few of my favorite alternative locations:

1. Your Family Home: A Personal Touch
   • There’s something incredibly special about taking photos in your own backyard. Your home is where countless memories are made, and incorporating this personal space into your photos makes the images that much more meaningful. Whether it’s the front porch, the garden, or even the living room, capturing your family in the place where you share your everyday life adds a layer of intimacy and legacy to your portraits.
2. Local Parks: Nature’s Beauty at Its Best
   • Cape May boasts several beautiful parks that provide stunning natural backdrops without the harsh sunlight of the beach. Cape May Point State Park, with its scenic trails and iconic lighthouse, offers a variety of settings from wooded areas to open fields. The tranquility of the park adds a serene atmosphere to your photos, making them timeless and elegant.
3. Around Town: Embracing the Historic Charm
   • The streets of Cape May are lined with Victorian architecture, quaint shops, and vibrant gardens. Exploring the town with your family can lead to discovering picturesque spots perfect for photos. Imagine capturing moments by a charming B&B, in front of a colorful storefront, or along the historic streets – each location adding a unique story to your family portraits.
4. Gardens and Vineyards: A Splash of Color
   • The lush gardens and vineyards around Cape May are often overlooked but offer breathtaking backdrops. Places like the Cape May Winery or the various public gardens around town provide vibrant and varied settings, from rows of grapevines to blooming flower beds, enhancing the beauty of your family photos.

The Beauty of Flexibility

One of the greatest joys of being a family photographer is the opportunity to capture your family’s unique story in a setting that feels most comfortable and authentic to you. By exploring these alternative locations, not only do we avoid the challenges of harsh beach lighting, but we also create a more relaxed and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

 

Making Memories Last

Ultimately, whether we’re at the beach, in your backyard, or exploring the charming streets of Cape May, the goal is to capture genuine moments and create lasting memories. Each photo session is a chance to document your family’s growth, love, and connection, ensuring that these beautiful moments become part of your legacy.

So, the next time you’re considering family photos in Cape May, remember that the beach isn’t the only option. Embrace the diverse beauty this town has to offer, and let’s create stunning portraits that reflect the heart and soul of your family.

Book Your Session Today!

Ready to explore the hidden gems of Cape May for your next family photo session? Contact me to schedule your personalized photoshoot and let’s capture your family’s unique story in the perfect setting. Click this link to book your session: https://bokehlovephotography.net/2023/07/13/extended-family-beach-session/

Are you a student in your Junior year at any of these high schools or colleges?

–Absegami High School
–Holy Spirit High School
–Pleasantville High School
–Mainland Regional High School
–Atlantic County Institute of Technology
–Cedar Creek High School
–Atlantic City High School
–Hammonton High School
–Egg Harbor Township High School
–St. Joseph Regional High School
–Stockston University
–ACCC

If you are, then you should definitely reach out to us and have the very best high school senior portraits ever!

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Graduation can be an exciting time! Whether you are entering your high school or college senior year, it’s time to think about your portraits! Senior portraits are a right of passage! It’s your way to say, “LOOK AT ME WORLD, I JUST GOT MY DEGREE AND I AM FABULOUS!” So go ahead, and put on that tulle skirt, wear that leather jacket, climb on a pile of dirt and have FUN! It’s your time to celebrate, because after all, graduation is a big deal and it should be celebrated! Senior Portraits can be very simple, or they can be super elaborate! It’s up to you what you decide to do. Maybe you want to wear a suit and tie and walk around campus because the architecture is perfectly inline with what you’ve been studying for the past four years. Or maybe you want to walk on the boardwalk and get that cotton candy and run in the waves! Maybe you want to find the best bohemian outfit and show how laid back and cool you are. Whatever it is, make sure you book a couple months in advanced so we have time to plan and make it the most amazing session you’ve ever dreamed of!

Reach out to me today so we can chat about your upcoming Senior Portraits! I can’t WAIT to speak with you some more!

When my daughter told me she wanted Birthday Portraits at the Smithville Mansion for her 8th birthday my heart stopped. Okay, not really but I was not ready for her to grow up and ask for such a grown up gift.

My little princess was growing up. For her birthday, she wanted to be followed around by a professional photographer while wearing a gorgeous dress and high heels. Good thing her Mama Bear is a professional photographer. I was honored to be able to photographer her, and make her laugh, of course I was crying behind the camera.

We really did have a lot of fun though. I am happy that I was able to make this birthday wish of hers come true. She is definitely a girl who knows what she wants! I couldn’t be more proud.

The Smithville Mansion is gorgeous.

It really is one of my favorite places to visit because it is historic and so well maintained. It’s perfectly set up for weddings, events and engagements. Additionally, the casual photo session with a soon to be 8 year old!

If you would like to have your son or daughters Birthday Portraits at the Smithville Mansion, reach out to me today and schedule your session! Or if you are recently engaged or going to propose; this is certainly a wonderful place to do it! I would honored to document these memories for you!

Photography for me, isn’t just about holding a camera and taking a photo. I have a serious passion for photography. Images are my life. A day without my camera is like a day without air. I can not breathe without it. A camera is always on my side, always with me, and ready for any moment that will happen. When I get the opportunity to photograph something special in someone life, I am very humbled and honored. Being chosen to be the person that you trust to capture and create these moments for you, its such a great feeling.

As for my daughter, she put all of her trust into me, that I would be able to document her Birthday Portraits at the Smithville Mansion exactly the way she always dreamt of and better. That is how everyone should think when they hire a professional. Dreams become real life, and real life can be preserved. These pieces are our history, they are our legacy, and one day our children will hang on to these memories, and pass them down to their own. Don’t just pass these moments by, hold them by the hand, and allow me to capture your legacy.