Beach Family Photos in Cape May, New Jersey

A woman in a pink dress kneels on a sandy beach while a young girl in a blue and pink dress touches her pregnant belly. Large rocks and the ocean are in the background.

It seems like not too long ago, I photographed Alexis and Dave’s wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, New Jersey. So of course, it made sense to update their family photos this summer, back at the Cape May shore point. This beautiful session on the beach was not only a family session, including their daughter, but also a mixture of a maternity session as Alexis and Dave have a baby on the way! We got lucky with having the most beautiful summer day in Cape May for their session, with a relaxing blue sky that perfectly complimented the family’s pastel attire. 

Family photo sessions on the beach can definitely become a bit tricky. There are so many factors that go into planning a photoshoot on the beach, such as keeping everyone comfortable and in good spirits, finding the right time of day between avoiding the crowds while getting the perfect lighting, and making sure the weather is just right. 

Thankfully, over the years I’ve kind of perfected all of these aspects and have been able to have so many successful and fun family photo sessions on the beach. The best time for beach photo sessions is usually JUST before sunset. There are a few reasons as to how I’ve concluded that is the best time for photos. For one, the beach is a little bit more open and there is definitely less of a crowd on the shoreline, in comparison to earlier in the day. During this time is when most people are walking through the town, heading out for dinner or simply just decompressing from their time spent on the beach – but for us, it’s just the start of our time together. Some other reasons include the lighting and the sunset itself. That hour before sunset is truly our peak in terms of lighting, it’s not too harsh and it allows for a more softer, romantic feel to your photos. Starting before sunset also obviously allows us to capture the beautiful, mesmerizing colors of the iconic New Jersey shore sunsets. 

In addition to working around the shore’s physical barriers and potential difficulties, we’ve also learned to work around your kids schedules to ensure the best experience for your family photo session. There is definitely a balance between finding the best lighting as well as taking into consideration the kids’ naps and feeding schedules. No matter what their schedule is, don’t worry – we are experts at finding the perfect time to start your family session on the beach and getting you the photos you’ve dreamed of. Each and every family has special needs and wants we tend to, and we will always be happy to accommodate things for you! We are skilled at dealing with all the moving parts that come with planning beautiful, perfect, stress-free family photos. Whether you’re combining family with maternity photos, doing an extended family beach photo session, or just simple family photos to commemorate your family vacation – we are here for you. 

To see more of our family photo sessions take a look at A Stunning Sunset Beach Family Photo Session, and A Spring Family Photo Session on Kelly Drive.

And if you would like to book your own maternity photo session with us send us a message here.

A man and woman hold hands with a young child as they walk together on a sandy beach under a clear sky.
A man, woman, and young child stand together on a sandy beach. In the second image, the child walks ahead while the adults stand in the background.
A young child in a pastel-striped dress and sandals stands on a sandy beach, with arms raised in one photo and hands together in the other.
A young child wearing a pastel rainbow dress and a white bow stands on a sandy beach, looking at the camera.
A woman holds a young child close to her chest; both look down with calm expressions in this black-and-white photo.
A woman and man sit on a beach, embracing and comforting a young child who is sitting on the woman's lap. The man kisses the child's head.
A man, a woman, and a young child walk barefoot on a sandy beach, all wearing light summer clothing.
A man, woman, and young girl walk barefoot together on a sandy beach near the ocean.
A man holding a young girl at the beach; she is wearing a striped dress and sucking her thumb while he looks at her. The sun is shining in the background.
An adult holding a young child at the beach on a sunny day. The child is wearing a pastel-colored dress and looking at the camera.
An adult holding a young child faces the ocean on a sandy beach, both looking toward the water under a partly cloudy sky.
A man, woman, and young girl stand and smile together on a sandy beach, dressed in light-colored summer clothing.
A woman in a pink dress sits barefoot on large rocks by the water, holding a toddler in a pastel dress; in one image, the child points into the distance.
A man in a white shirt and navy shorts sits on rocks holding a smiling young girl in a pastel dress; both are laughing and looking happy.
A woman in a pink dress kneels on a sandy beach while a young girl in a blue and pink dress touches her pregnant belly. Large rocks and the ocean are in the background.
A man, woman, and young child sit on the sand in front of large rocks, smiling and waving at the camera.
A young girl with a white bow in her hair looks down while wearing a pastel-colored dress and sitting on sandy ground outdoors.
A man and a young child sit on sand in front of large rocks, both smiling and waving at the camera.
A man, woman, and young child walk barefoot along a sandy beach near the water, with the man carrying the child and all appearing relaxed.
Side-by-side photos of a pregnant woman in a pink dress on a sandy beach; in one, she stands alone, and in the other, a man stands behind her with his hands on her belly.
A couple stands barefoot on a sandy beach in front of large rocks, holding hands and touching foreheads as waves crash behind them. The woman wears a flowing pink dress.
Pregnant woman in a pink flowing dress stands on sandy beach near large rocks, holding her belly and looking down in both images.
A woman, a man, and a young girl in pastel dresses walk hand-in-hand on a sandy beach toward the ocean.

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