New Jersey Summers with Family at the Beach

You and your family live in New Jersey for many reasons. However, one of the best reasons to move to New Jersey is the ability to enjoy summer at the Jersey shore. The Jersey shore creates an amazing opportunity for family fun, while creating lasting memories. Capturing these memories is an art form that involves timing, finesse, and an experience that will never be forgotten.  There are many beaches to enjoy - Sandy Hook, Asbury Park, Seaside Heights, LBI, Brigantine, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Wildwood Crest, Cape May and so many more!

Read on to discover 5 ways to make family beach portraits at the beach fun and exciting!

1. Let Your Hair Down 

The Jersey beach is a beautiful background from any family to capture summer memories. However, one of the best parts about the Jersey shore beach portraits is the unpredictability of every moment on the beach. Have fun with it and go with the flow. Let your hair down, so to speak. Embrace the fun side of being at the beach. These are not corporate headshots that need to be perfect. You can go makeup free with your hair free flowing, and the portrait will still be perfect. 

2. Find Your Zen

When you are on the beach with your family, there comes a point when you all feel content. It may be a moment when you are watching the waves, walking along the shoreline, or sitting back and enjoying the sun. Find that moment and make that part of your family portrait experience. When you are in a peaceful moment, the love of each other and your surroundings radiate through, making for an amazing memory of just being happy with your family in your happy place. 

3. Get Active 

Your family does not need to sit still to capture the perfect family beach portrait. Instead of finding the position to sit still and smile, get active. You and your family may enjoy some action shots that capture you enjoying each other and all the beach has to offer. Whether your activity is splashing in the waves, walking along the beach, playing volleyball, or enjoy outside fund and games, getting active can bring out the natural smiles your family radiates while making memories at the Jersey shore. 

4. Props are Fun!

Beach props are a ton of fun! Whether you want to use a beach volleyball, soccer ball, water guns, or other items you may bring to the beach can add to the fun of your family portraits! You can enjoy a portrait session where you are playing ball or enjoying other shenanigans with your family on the Jersey shore. These props will create memories for you and your family that you can look upon fondly as you line your beach house, home, or office with keepsakes from your family portrait session on the beach. 

5. Work with a Photographer Who Understands the Beach Experience

There are photographers that are not from Jersey. They see the beach as its own prop and do not get the entire concept of the Jersey shore experience. They are not the photographer to make your portrait session fun and exciting. They are the photographer that will take pictures. A photographer that gets the Jersey shore experience will give you a portrait session experience you will never forget, filled with laughter, excitement and fun!

Contact Lisa Mongulla Photography to Provide the Family Beach Experience that Will Last a Lifetime. 

Lisa Mongulla Photography is down the shore offering beach portrait sessions all summer. Whether you would like to capture your family's beach experience in Stone Harbor or Brigantine or the surrounding areas, she can help. Schedule a 15 minute chat today with Lisa to see if this is the right time for your beach portrait experience before the summer ends. Visit our website or Call us at 856.297.0910 to schedule your session now.