Five children. Getting their “pictures done” on the beach. It happens all the time here at the shore. Parents bring their children for what seems like absolute torture to them. Having to stand around and say cheese while some random person yells “LOOK HERE” to grab that portrait for above the fireplace. Sometimes worse is dangling the children with the idea that they GET TO GO TO THE BEACH….but don’t touch it….juuuuuuust look at it. I would cry too if I were them! lol
When Sandra, who hails from LA and would be traveling to the beaches of NJ for her session, contacted me about doing a family session (of only children ranging from 6 months to 10 years) on the beach, she expressed these very concerns. I did my best to assure her that we would not have that kind of experience. Kids need to be kids. They see the ocean and they want to run to it. They see the sand and they want to play in it. They see the sun and they want to bask it in. And that’s exactly what we want to happen.
Let’s do THAT.
Allow them to be children and allow me to photograph them in that kind of element. Of exploration and excitement and of family memories being made at the beach. If they allow for a few “formal” photos, lets grab them. If not, we follow their lead and let them explore and play and we will showcase the life and joy that comes with this very experience. They might drop their lollipop in the sand, they might cry, they might fall asleep, and that’s ok. They are a family. Cousins who don’t often get to see each other and who often don’t get to play together living in different states across the country.
It is life and it is joy and it is beautiful and deserving to be showcased.
It was a beautiful day at the beach. And a beautiful day to make new memories for them with this experience.
Hopefully they will remember playing, running, jumping, splashing…..bonding. And having beautiful photographs to remember this time, this day, these moments.
Here are a few of my favorites from this session. Hope you enjoy!
XOXO,
Angie
.jpg)
Jess Vance - *The beauty of Art!*
Ria Costa Mignano - These are beautiful Angelsea. Amazing talent.
Juliana - These are incredible pictures. It’s so hard to find that perfect moment to snap a photo when you are dealing with kids who are always running around. Incredible!!!
Susan - What wonderful photos – they really do capture they joy if being a kid, at the beach with people you love to be with!!
Kimberly Kern - Such beautiful photos. I think the action photos are always the most memorable.
Erica McGill - What a gorgeous family!
Kathy Lisiewicz - Great photos–looks like a wonderful day!
Meg Lewis - Love these photos!
Neli Hanna - Just perfect! 🙂
Sandra Shagat - What a joy to see this preview of the results of our session. Thank you, Angelsea, for your thoughtful post and great work capturing the best of squirrelly kids!
Mishuana Goeman - I love these pictures!!!! I hope to see one of Sandra, Journey , and Daniel too!
Melody Moon - Beautiful photos of the kids. As part of my family and living so far away, I get the pleasure of seeing these kids grow. Thank you
Daniel - Great pics!
MaryEllen Dillon - Angie — I LOVE seeing your photos you do such a wonderful job!
Lauren, these are a beautiful treasure… omg LOVE the first pic of Maddy she is growing into such a beautiful young lady. I truly hope you and your family had a wonderful time together. I cannot wait to see all of the wedding pics 🙂
Tami - Really beautiful photos