There is something truly magical about gathering the entire family for Extended Family Beach Portraits. The sun, sand, and sea create the perfect backdrop for capturing the essence of your family’s legacy. At Bokeh Love Photography, we specialize in creating stunning beach portraits with extended families, and we are here to tell you why documenting generational portraits is not just important but essential.

The Importance of Generational Portraits

Family portraits are more than just photos; they are a way to capture the love, connection, and history that binds generations together. Here’s why extended family beach portraits are a priceless investment in your family’s legacy:

1. Documenting History: Generational portraits capture the essence of your family’s history. From grandparents to newborns, each photograph tells a story of love, growth, and connection.
2. Creating Lasting Memories: As time passes, memories fade. Professional portraits preserve these precious moments, allowing future generations to look back and see the faces and places that shaped their family.
3. Celebrating Milestones: Whether it’s a family reunion, anniversary, or special birthday or vacation, extended family portraits are a wonderful way to commemorate these significant milestones.
4. Strengthening Family Bonds: The process of coming together for a portrait session can strengthen family bonds. It’s a time to laugh, share stories, and create new memories together.

The Fun of Beach Portraits

The beach is not just a beautiful backdrop; it’s a place of fun, relaxation, and joy. Here’s why beach portraits are a favorite among families:

1. Natural Beauty: The beach offers a stunning and ever-changing landscape, from the golden hour glow to the shimmering waves. Each shot is unique and breathtaking.
2. Casual and Comfortable: The beach setting allows for a more relaxed and natural portrait session. Families can play, walk, and interact naturally, resulting in candid and heartwarming photos.
3. Perfect for All Ages: The beach is a place where everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, can enjoy. It provides a fun and engaging environment for all ages.

Why Choose Bokeh Love Photography

At Bokeh Love Photography, we have an extensive database of beautiful beaches in New Jersey. Our expertise ensures that your beach portrait session will be a memorable experience. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Knowledge of Locations: We know the best beaches for photography in New Jersey. Whether you’re looking for a quiet spot or a vibrant location, we can recommend the perfect beach for your session.
2. Accessibility Considerations: If there are mobility concerns, we are aware of easily accessible beach locations. Your comfort and ease are our priority.
3. Professional Experience: With years of experience in family photography, we understand how to capture the unique dynamics of extended families. Our sessions are fun, relaxed, and tailored to your family’s needs.

Investing in Your Family’s Legacy

Choosing to invest in extended family beach portraits is a decision you’ll cherish for years to come. Here’s why it’s a good investment:

1. Timeless Keepsakes: Professional portraits are timeless keepsakes that can be passed down through generations. They are a beautiful way to preserve your family’s legacy.
2. High-Quality Prints: Our high-quality prints and albums ensure that your portraits will stand the test of time. They make perfect gifts and heirlooms.
3. Memorable Experience: The experience of a professional portrait session is memorable in itself. It’s a day spent together, celebrating your family in a beautiful setting.

Book Your Session Today

Don’t wait to capture the magic of your family. Book your extended family beach portrait session with Bokeh Love Photography today and create memories that will last a lifetime. Click this link to book: https://bokehlovephotography.net/2023/07/13/extended-family-beach-session/

Tonight, I took Family Portraits at Historic Smithville Village. The little ones kept me on my toes, but you know what the best part of a family portrait is? Those candid moments in between all of the attempted, posed portraits. I say attempted, because often times we want these picture perfect moments, but life just happens. Kids need to be kids. They need to run, they need to stop and water the flowers, or pretend to anyway. They need to ride a cement duck, and they need to take time for kisses. Daddy has to tie shoes, and babies want to run toward keys when they jingle. Photo ops with your Great Grandparents, become split seconds in time where these happy babies just want to look at them, and play with them, and smile because they’re being held by some of the most amazing people on Earth. These moments, may not be posed, but they’re real, they’re raw, and they’re a part of our legacy. Each second that goes by, these babies will be closer to school, and sports, and dances, and all the things that kids do when they grow older. Take the time to stop… and enjoy your babies. It’s okay to let them run!

I love to take Family Portraits at Historic Smithville Village. I live not even 5 minutes away. I adore the sunlight that comes through the trees at 7pm on a cool spring evening, and I love how the flowers are just the perfect distraction for the kids. It’s quiet and peaceful, and is just perfect for a family session. If you are looking for the perfect location, you’ve found it! Now we just need to get your session booked, so you too can document a piece of your legacy!

I love New Jersey. Not just because I live here and have my whole life, but because it truly is The Garden State! We are able to see all of the beautiful seasons change. One of my absolute favorite time of the year is when the leaves change color. It’s like a paint can just spilled out and when the sunlight touches it just the right way, it’s magic. Pure magic. Below are some of my favorite images from our Fall Mini Sessions at Estell Manor. Estell Manor is  very special, as it is the resting place of so many fallen soldiers. I, myself have a grandfather there that passed away 6 years ago. He served in WWII and received the purple heart while being hurt during combat. Every time I visit there I make sure to stop by and say hello to him.

If you are looking for a Fall Mini Sessions at Estell Manor please look out for our ad on facebook, as these are very short sessions that take place in one or two days. In 2017, we will reserving one day for these and they are first come first serve to don’t miss out! You can follow our facebook page here, as well as our instagram page here.

 

Fall Mini Sessions at Estell Manor:

It’s not everyday you get to take pictures in a place that you grew up! I love Patiot Park, however it wasn’t always called that. When I was a kid, we called it the “The Municipal Complex” or, as us kids referred to it as – “The Pit”. Thats right. It was a giant hole. We were told it would be an ice skating rink one day. That idea obviouslly fell through, but today its beautiful. There is a gorgeous lake that is stocked with fish for families to come together and do some relaxing, kick back and teach your kids how to fish. It’s a beautiful place with benches to honor your loved ones who have passed. They even have a K9 memorial, which always takes my breath away. Not only that, but the playground is right there, and back in my day (dusts the shoulder off) it was a WOOD playground. Now it’s really awesome, has super bright colors, it’s just a greay place for family!

So on this particular day, I got to photo a beautiful family, (with a super smart Mom!) Yep, she was the winner in my “Guess what is it contest!”. I shot a ring on something that noone could guess! I had guesses like an ice cube, a water filled zip lock bag. Nope – all wrong. She was the ONLY one who guessed a gazing ball! So, she got a free session!

So here it is! She has SUCH a perfect family! Enjoy!