Family beach portraits
My last blog post focused on senior portraits on various locations like the beach or deep cut gardens. As a photographer I love to photograph on the jersey shore and create Family portrait session photos for my local clients along with the many vacationing families that contact me.
Using the beauty of nature for my images of families as we walk along the Jersey Shore. From LBI to Avon By The Sea we know perfect secluded beaches for sunset beach portrait sessions here on the Jersey shore
10 ideas for the best BEACH FAMILY PHOTOS
The key to a good family portrait idea is planning for the session. As a photographer on the Jersey Shore for over 20 years I have come up with these tips and ideas to help you create the best beach portraits.
Evenings are the best time of the day for beach portrait sessions
I tell all my clients the best time for family beach sessions is an hour before sunset, evening pictures take advantage of what I like to call the "Sweet Light" This time of day gives you beautiful soft lighting that will help create beautiful images of your kids whether its Sea girt or spring lake.
Many of our clients after meeting with us will opt to add the grandparents for some of the photographs. A beach photoshoot is a wonderful time to have us capture extended families portraits.
What to wear for your family beach portrait session
What you were is key for a successful session.
Clothing complements who you are as a family, speaks to the environment in which the session is taking place and coordinates with the home where final images will be displayed. Your style should be as unique as your family, so we've put together some clothing advice for a creative comfortable sessions.
Here are some general rules for making your making your family portraits a true masterpiece in your home.
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Clothes that flatter your body type, make you feel comfortable and coordinate well with the rest of the group.
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knee length or longer for dresses/skirts as you may be seated during your portrait.
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Solid colors photograph best.
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Men: Have your hair cut a week or so before the session.
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Ladies: Have your hair styled before the session, keep makeup, manicures and pedicures natural.
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Sleeveless tops works best for teens and kids.
Outfit ideas for your beach portrait
Blue, Navy and tan outfit ideas for your beach session
Grey or tan color of the sand; blue water; blue, pink and blush color of the sky – these are the best base colors to incorporate into your beach family outfits. White and navy blue stand out beautifully against soft color palette on the beach, and also compliment the sun-kissed skin tones very well for your family beach pictures.
Here are the examples of our favorite color-coordinated outfit ideas for family pictures on the beach.
White and tan family outfit ideas for family sessions.
Another great outfit idea for family sessions is the White and Tan look. It is a timeless look and if you decide to go for this timeless look, we recommend along with the two colors it is fun to focus on dresses and skirts and adding some layering for a great look. Matching white and tan dresses for the ladies and little girls.
For example, ladies should stick to dresses and skirts and even consider layering. Think white or tan dresses and the same for little girls.
Your Children and family photography on the beach sessions
Many times our families can be concerned about the timing of the evening session for their images and the children being too tired. There's something about the ocean air that always seems to perk the little ones up. Here are some tips that seem to help.
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Keep the day's activities light as we want the children looking and feeling their best.
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For the younger children, an afternoon nap is ideal as all portraits are photographed an hour before sunset for the best lighting.
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Make sure they're not too hungry as it is around dinner time but please try to stay away from sugary snacks and drinks before the portrait.
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Don't worry about your child smiling for the portrait. Making them smile naturally is our job.
Inclement Weather
We monitor the weather throughout the day your session is scheduled.
As your photographer I want to make sure your beach session has the best weather mother nature can provide. Should the weather be unsuitable for your portrait you will be advised and we will gladly reschedule your session for the next convenient date. If this is the only date for your immediate or extended family portraits you have the option to have your family portrait in our studio.
What make a Theresa Artigas Portrait Unique?
A Theresa Artigas Portrait is an experience in itself, "
A timeless Piece of Art" in not achieve by a simple click of the camera, but is created with great precision and detail from start to finish.
Theresa Artigas portrait Studio invests a great deal of time and effort in the planning process and the creation of your family beach portrait. Our staff consists of highly trained professionals who go above and beyond to strengthen and highlight the details of your family beach photos.
After the session "What Next"?
After your beach portrait session we will schedule a time to vorder your portraits at your convenience in our gallery in Brielle. We offer many different types of prints along with paintings .
My hand painted portraits are a unique process starting with a camera, creating a reference photograph to work with from your shoot, then painted entirely by hand. Each brush stroke is lovingly applied using various mixed media art medium's and materials with the use of brushes, stylus, pallet knife and the finest oils.
Your extraordinary painting is a timeless art piece, which is luxuriously varnished on museum grade artist canvas to be admired for years to come.
How to get Started?
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