Ocean City Family Photography | Raup Family

family of five pose on the beach in ocean city new jersey for their family photos

There is no better setting for family photos than the beach. When the Raup family suggested their beloved Ocean City, NJ, for this year’s session, I was only too happy to oblige! Now, I am not a beach person for the most part. I burn incredibly easily and have a hard time sitting and doing nothing. It seems like a lot of work to me, only to come home burnt, bored, and covered in sand. However, I will photograph portraits at the beach every day! The low contrast, even light, and soft color pallet make the perfect setting for portraits.

It’s very hard to believe that I have been photographing the Raup family for a few years now. It’s such an honor to document a family over the years as they grow. This session is hands down one of my favorites. We had cloudy skies, an empty beach, and so much fun. Here are some of my favorites!

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Valley Forge Family Photography | Lisa, Brian, and Lola | Allie Skylar Photography

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It’s nice to take a break from wedding photography at this time of year and work with families.  Actually, it’s not a break from weddings, but I add in families and that mixes things up a bit.  I love capturing special moments, unique bonds, and of course, the goofy love only families can share.

2 years ago I photographed Lisa and Brian’s wedding, and this year, we had time to photograph their family photos with their fur baby, Lola.  We spent our evening at Valley Forge Park, at one of my FAVORITE locations.  It never disappoints, as the sun sinks behind the hills and makes the fields glow golden.   Continue reading “Valley Forge Family Photography | Lisa, Brian, and Lola | Allie Skylar Photography”