natural and candid Ocean City NJ engagement session on the beach

When we think of our favorite engagement sessions, Gabby and Tom’s Ocean City NJ engagement session always comes to mind. In the evening, Ocean City, New Jersey is undeniably special —the boardwalk settling down, the light turning soft, and the waves rolling in with that steady rhythm. Add in a couple like Gabby and Tom, who are just effortlessly into each other, and the whole scene just falls into place. From the first few shots on the boardwalk, they were completely in sync—no awkwardness, no overthinking, just them. They just did their thing, and we were lucky enough to be there with cameras. It’s always a good sign when we’re laughing as much as we’re shooting.

Ocean City NJ Engagement Session

Once we stepped onto the sand, things became even more fluid. There’s something about being barefoot by the water that encourages a little more playfulness, and Gabby and Tom embraced it completely. They walked along the shoreline, danced a little, and just soaked in the evening air. The beach has a way of stripping everything down to what really matters—connection, movement, and light. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, we leaned into the quiet intimacy of blue hour, capturing a few final portraits that felt raw and unfiltered. That soft, moody light always brings out something deeper, something more personal, and these two were completely present for it.

Ocean City NJ Engagement Session

Maybe it’s our own love for the outdoors that draws us to sessions like this. Julie grew up in Montana, Dutch in Pennsylvania, and between us, we’ve spent a lifetime hiking, skiing, backpacking, and just generally choosing fresh air over four walls. That connection to nature is what fuels our work, and it’s why we gravitate toward locations that allow people to be themselves. The beach, with its openness and ever-changing light, is one of those places. Gabby and Tom reminded us why we love it so much—the freedom, the simplicity, and the way it makes people let their guard down. 

 

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