The way she looks at her brother. With adoring eyes and running into his arms so he can swing her around in the wind. Total trust. The way he cares for her and kisses her forehead and makes sure she is being taken care of. When mom and dad have a quiet moment together and try to remember what life was like before they were in it. When they put their foreheads together and just exhale. Reflecting on the gifts they’ve been given and the life that seems just a tad sweeter in that very moment.
It’s what makes my job so amazing. That I get to see this unfold through my lens and tell the story of this family through pictures.
Family Portraits should not be about faking perfect smiles in front of the camera to create an illusion of perfection.
Redefining the Family Portrait is about being very intentional about nourishing the bond of your family, and cultivating the relationships within them. And that is always perfection. Because it’s real and it’s raw and it’s what they will remember years from now when they are looking at these photographs. They will remember how amazing they felt when Dad held them that, when Mommy said those encouraging words to him. When your daughter jumped into your arms and squeezed your neck like she was never going to let go. When your husband shed a tear as you poured out your heart to him.
I had an amazing time working with the LeBoeuf Family for their Long Beach Island Session, the portraits we created together were a reflection of the time they spent together as a family. It was my sincere pleasure to capture these images for them.
Thanks for stopping by to view a few of my personal favorites from their portrait session. Be sure to leave them some love in the comments below.
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East Coast Fine Art Lifestyle Family Portrait Photographer Angelsea Urban
Angelsea Urban is a photographer and entrepreneur helping women use their creative gifts to nourish their homes and cultivate their businesses through practical stewardship. Her unique photography work focuses on Redefining the Family Portrait Experience by telling the story of each family through personalized foundations while intimately creating a space to strengthen family bonds. Angelsea has helped the careers of photographers, restaurateurs, musicians and general small business owners. Her ministry work focuses on fostering creative gifts in women entrepreneurs to prioritize family and discipleship. She has photographed for families, brides, Bravo TV, NFL Films, and more and has been featured on multiple blogs and magazine print for her work in photography and in business. Angelsea teaches in various engagements across the United States, and resides with her husband of 17 years, their two children, and their barely 3 pound Yorkie near Long Beach Island, New Jersey.
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Caity Ombres - I was there for this shoot, and it was beautiful to see how this family interacts together, and how adorable and special their children are. Great job Angie!
Rachelle Chase - These are so so precious. What a beautiful family.
Eric N Nicole LeBoeuf - Angie these are just so perfect I don’t know what to say. Thank you isn’t enough.