I photographed Chloe, Rob, and their two boys at Buckroe Beach in Hampton, Virginia, for a family session by the Chesapeake Bay. I’ve photographed the Hare family several times over the past six years, including this family session at Libby Hill in Richmond. I have loved watched their boys grow!
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For this session, they wanted to head to the beach. We had beautiful 70-degree weather, plenty of wind, and two boys who were ready to climb, play, and eventually get very wet. If you’re looking for a Hampton VA family photographer, you can explore my family photography for more of my work and session details.
Outfits for Family Portraits at the Beach
Chloe always dresses everyone stylishly. She wore a fitted, long-sleeve cream dress with an off-the-shoulder neckline and a gold belt. Rob wore a cream short-sleeve button-down shirt with brown pants. The boys wore a brown shirt and shorts, and a cream top with brown striped pants. Everyone went barefoot for the first part of the session.
Beach Family Photos at Buckroe Beach
We started on the rocks, letting the boys climb, move around, and play. I photographed our traditional everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo, then we got into the snuggling and silliness.
Rob cuddled their youngest and lifted him onto his shoulders. I sat Chloe on the sand and piled both boys onto her lap. Then Rob held their oldest upside down over Chloe’s head so he could lean in for a kiss. He thought that was freaking hilarious!
Each parent gave one of the boys a piggyback ride before we took a walk down the beach for our last family photo, with the pier in the distance.
Playful & Fun Family Pictures in Hampton
I always finish my family sessions with photos of just Mom and Dad. Chloe, Rob, and I work so well together that I could give them a little direction and let them take it from there.
They were playful with each other, and we got some beautiful photos of the two of them.
This session was windy, playful, and a little messy. All of us fell in the water at some point! At the very end, the boys stripped down to their underwear and ran into the water, splashing and swimming.
Top Hampton Parks and Beaches for Family Photos
There are so many more great places for family photos in Hampton! Beyond Buckroe Beach, these locations offer waterfront views, gardens, and natural scenery:
- Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe: A sandy beach with Chesapeake Bay views and room for barefoot family photos.
- Sandy Bottom Nature Park: Sandy Bottom Lake and wetland scenery for a natural park backdrop.
- Mill Point Park: Hampton River views, open spaces, and shaded areas right in downtown Hampton.
- Bluebird Gap Farm: A display garden, arboretum, duck pond, and the Azalea Trail overlooking Newmarket Creek.
Nearby Options:
- Mariners’ Museum Park in Newport News: Wooded trails, mature trees, and Mariners’ Lake views.
- Yorktown Beach in Yorktown: A sandy beach along the York River with a pier in the background.
Ready to Book Your Hampton VA Family Photographer?
If you love the Hare family’s photos at Buckroe Beach, I’d love to be your Hampton VA family photographer! I can help you plan a beach session for your family. We’ll make time for everyone together, each parent with the kids, and photos of just the two of you. Contact me to plan your family session!
Sarah Creal is a family, maternity, newborn, and birth photographer serving Richmond, Virginia and Lawton, Oklahoma. With 10+ years in business and 95 five-star reviews, she is known for relaxed, connected photography and her ability to work with children and families of different needs. Sarah was also an occupational therapist for 25 years and is a member of Professional Photographers of America and the American Occupational Therapy Association.
