Hey there! Chances are you are reading this blog post because you want to capture precious family photos at the famous Jersey Shore. You’ve come to the right place! Jersey Shore photos are my favorite kind of photos to capture, especially in the summer. I’m Danielle! I’m a New Jersey family photographer. In this blog post, I highlighted 3 tips on how to capture the best family photos at the Jersey Shore.

Jersey Shore Photos Tip # 1 – Choose a beach with a sunset!

What do I mean by this? Doesn’t every beach in New Jersey have a sunset? Yes, but a sunset directly over the water is only found at specific beaches in NJ. Because the sun sets in the west, we don’t have the luxury of a sunset over the ocean. Instead, we have to rely on barrier island beaches that have a bay side. The sun will set beautifully over the bay which creates stunning backdrops. My favorite bay side beaches are Sandy Hook, Long Beach Island, and Wildwood Crest.

This photo was taken at the bay side at Sandy Hook Beach.

Jersey Shore Photos Tip # 2 – Take Photos During Golden Hour

Golden hour is about one hour before the sun sets. Taking photos any earlier won’t give your photos that soft dreamy glow. So if you’re booking with a photographer, make sure they schedule the session during golden hour. If you are heading out with your own camera or I-phone, make sure you are planning to go out during golden hour for the best light.

Jersey Shore Photos Tip # 3 – Be Aware of Crowds

Okay so I know this tip is hard to achieve, especially in the summer. There is nothing worse than a crowded beach and trying to capture family photos with nobody in the background. The one piece of advice I can give is stay away from beaches that are huge tourist attractions. For example, beaches with boardwalks and amusements are probably not the best choice. You want to head to beaches that are popular among day trippers and not there for the night life. So again, beaches with a huge night life are not a good choice. Another tip would be to not plan your photos on the weekends or on major holidays. The beaches tend to be more crowded on those nights.

Here are some great beach choices to look into: Sandy Hook, Sea Girt, Bradley Beach, Long Beach Island, Wildwood Crest.

And there you have it! I hope you found these 3 tips on Jersey Shore photos helpful. If you’re interested in learning more about family beach sessions, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to connect. My contact page can be found here. You can also send me a DM on Instagram.

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