Serving Corolla, Duck, Carova, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, the entire New Jersey New York metropolitan area, and everywhere in between!
Gorgeous Large Family Group Portraits in the Outer Banks, the Jersey Shore and
everywhere in between........
.............Every Time!
I have photographed many hundreds of families through the years, creating exceptional portraits that will be passed on as heirlooms from one generation to the next. I would be honored to do the same for you and yours.
Since 1978, I have been helping groups of people look great together. Whether your group is large or small, I have a proven track record of being able to photograph large family groups on the beach in Corolla NC. The reason my clients use me again and again is because they always get great portraits that they love! It's also because every session is unique with ideas tailored to fit their family's style. So when you work with me, you know you'll get high-quality portraits that stand out from others', and that you'll love.
Compare my work to that of all the Outer Banks photographers, and I think that you will agree when you want the very best for your family, or you want to refer the best to your friends, you should contact me.
The best time to book a photography session is as soon as you can. The sooner you book your session, the more likely I am to have availability.
You can reach me almost anytime at 800-646-5812 or by completing
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Lots of images of large, medium and small family groups on and off the beach in New Jersey and Corolla and Duck and the entire Outer Banks of North Carolina. There are also many images of sunrises, sunsets and surfing photos in the Outer Banks, along with a mix of dog and pet photography, business portraits and headshots from sessions in New York City and all over New Jersey. Lots of fun photos from my journey.
Funny thing about beach weeks...
While you’re in them, they feel normal.
Everybody under one roof again.
Kids running around.
Ocean air and sandy feet.
Don’t just snap a few phone photos.
Do it right. Hire a professional to make that portrait.
Because one day these moments become priceless.
Do it now...Because sometimes next time...Becomes never.✌️❤️🙂
Somewhere along the line people started thinking exercise was about punishment.
I’ve never really seen it that way.
For me it’s always been about feeling good.
Clear head.
Strong legs.
Good energy.
Better mornings.
I still run at least a mile every day, move my body, eat pretty clean, do some yoga … and yeah… I still enjoy a couple of beers now and then too. 🍺🙂
I’m not chasing perfection.
I’m just trying to feel alive and stay engaged with life.
And honestly…
I think optimism might be just as important as vegetables.
Keep moving.
Keep laughing.
Keep going. ☮️❤️😀
#liveyourdash
Sunrise sneaking over the dunes in Corolla… wildflowers glowing… salty air…
“Here’s to us believers.” — Willie Nile ☮️❤️🙂 #corolladise #OuterBanksSunrise
Every sunrise out here feels like a little reset button. A fresh tide. A clean stretch of sand. Another chance to get it right… or just start again.
“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” — Meister Eckhart
☮️❤️😎 #keepmovingforward #liveyourdash #OuterBanksSunrise
Some mornings in Corolla just feel like a reminder…
you don’t have to have it all figured out.
Progress isn’t about where you start, but about showing up and moving forward.
One step through the sand. One sunrise at a time. ☮️❤️😎 #obxsunrise
“Quietness is an essential part of all awareness.” — Margaret Wise Brown
There’s a moment out here… right before the day really gets going… when the only thing you hear is the ocean doing its thing and the sand under your feet. No noise. No rush. Just space to notice it all.
That’s where this place hits different.
Not in the big, loud, obvious way… but in the quiet.
Footsteps in the sand.
Sun climbing slow over the Atlantic.
A path that’s been walked a thousand times… and still feels brand new.
You don’t come to Corolla just to see it.
You come to feel it.
And sometimes… the best part of that feeling
is the quiet. ☮️❤️😀 #corolladise #corollasunrise #obxsunrise
just another evening in Corolla ✌️❤️😀 #liveyourdash
love me some sun spots ✌️❤️☀️🐾 #duncanthejackrat
good ole dunc, photographed about an hour ago while hanging in the living room, then edited in chat (ai) and the iPhone photo app. Use the tool, don’t be a tool 🤣✌️❤️🐾 #keepmovingforward #classicallydigital
Low tide, soft light, and that quiet stretch where the fence just disappears into the Atlantic…
No crowds, no noise… just the sound of a small wave rolling in and the sky doing its thing.
Corolla mornings don’t ask for much—just that you show up. ✌️❤️😀 #obxsunrise #liveyourdash
Most dog photos live on your phone.
The best ones live on your walls.
If you’ve been thinking about doing this…
do it now.
Because yeah… sometimes later becomes never.
🐾 Muddy Paws Pet Portraits
👉 https://blorenz.com/contact/
Call or text anytime at 908-313-6995
#DogPhotographerNJ #TimelessDogPortraits #MuddyPaws #PetPortraitsNJ #DogPhotographyNewJersey
That quiet moment when the Atlantic wakes up…
light spilling over the horizon, waves just starting to breathe, and the old horse fence standing there like it’s seen it all before.
Corolla mornings hit different. ☮️❤️🙂
#OuterBanksSunrise #corolladise #CorollaHorseFence
Corolla just moves a little slower…Flip flops. Ocean air. No real schedule.And somehow… that’s when families feel the most like themselves.I wrote a quick post about the slow rhythm of life here—and why it might be the most important time to capture your family portrait 👇👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/the-slow-rhythm-of-life-in-corolla/ Because sometimes…Later becomes never.Peace, love, and beach time. ✌️❤️🙂#CorollaNC #OuterBanksLife #BeachVibes #CorollaFamilyPhotographer #OBXFamilyPhotos FamilyMoments RepublicOfCorolla
There is a profound beauty in simply being alive.
When you see it, truly see it, life stops feeling like something you’re chasing…
…and starts feeling like something you’re gently holding in your hands, grateful for every breath. ✌️❤️😀 #liveyourdash #obxsunrise
Last day of the season for me - really (I think😆) ✌️❤️⛷️ #whynot #useitorloseit
When was the last time your whole family was together?
Not just immediate family…
Everyone.
Grandparents. Kids. All of it.
Yeah… doesn’t happen that often.
I wrote a post about why these multi-generational portraits matter more than people realize 👇👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/why-multi-generational-family-portraits-matter-more-than-you-think/
Because sometimes…
Later becomes never.
Peace, love, and family. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #FamilyPortraits #MultiGenerational #CorollaFamilyPhotographer OBXFamilyPhotos FamilyFirst
As the sun climbs up over Corolla… the whole beach just kind of wakes up slow.
Salt air.
Rolling waves.
Barefoot mornings.
No rush… just that quiet OBX magic doing its thing.
☮️❤️🙂 #corolladise #obxsunrise
the Easter doggie has arrived, must’ve been him who hid those darn eggs 🤪❤️✌️😀 #HappyEaster
last day of the season for me (I think🤣) ✌️❤️😀❄️⛷️#useitorloseit
Real question…
Is your dog really just a pet?
Yeah… didn’t think so.
They’re part of the family.
Which is exactly why they belong in your beach photos too.
I wrote a quick post about why dogs are always welcome in my Outer Banks portrait sessions 👇
👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/04/why-dogs-are-always-welcome-in-my-outer-banks-portrait-sessions/
Because one day…
You’ll be really glad they were in the photo.
Peace, love, and sandy paws. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #DogFriendly #FamilyPhotographer #BeachFamilyPhotos OBXDogs MuddyPaws
One more thing off that list 🤣 and another great day at #bluemountainresort ! ✌️❤️😀⛷️ #whythefnot
Great day at Blue Mountain Resort w/g-kid #2 Great spring skiing, hoodies came off after the first run! ✌️❤️😀⛷️⛷️
anyone I know have any pond skimming experience? Looking for advice and tips!⛷️🏂❄️
There’s a moment every evening in Corolla…
When the sun drops low, the light turns golden, and everything just slows down.
That’s when the magic happens.
That’s why sunset is hands down the best time for Corolla beach family photos.
I just put together a quick post explaining why this time of day makes all the difference 👇�👉 Read it here: https://blorenz.com/2026/03/the-magic-of-sunset-portraits-on-the-outer-banks/
And if you’re thinking about doing this while everyone is together…
Don’t wait too long.
Sunset spots book first.
Peace, love, and OBX sunsets. ✌️❤️🙂
📞 Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995�Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
#CorollaNC #OuterBanks #CorollaFamilyPhotographer #OBXFamilyPhotos #BeachFamilyPhotos SunsetVibes RepublicOfCorolla
happy sunday from me and ole dunc and the ROC https://blorenz.com/therepublicofcorolla/ ☮️❤️😀🐾 #corolladise
another great day on the mountain with this crazy crew⛷️☮️❤️😀 #keepgoing
Real question…
Do your kids actually stand still for photos?
😂
Didn’t think so.
Good news — they don’t have to.
Some of the best Corolla beach family photos happen when kids are running, laughing, and just being themselves.
I broke it all down here 👇
👉 Read the full post: https://blorenz.com/2026/03/prepare-kids-beach-family-photo-session-corolla/
Trust me… this will make your session way more fun (and way less stressful).
And yeah… not getting this right could be a mistake that lives on forever.
Peace, love, and sandy feet. ✌️❤️🙂 908-313-6995 call or text anytime!
happy St. Paddy’s Day from O’Duncan the JackRat ☮️❤️☘️🐾
Photographing a big family group on the beach looks easy…
Until you try it.
20 people.
Kids running everywhere.
Wind blowing hair.
Ocean light changing every five minutes.
And somehow… everyone needs to look great at the exact same moment.
That’s why photographing large extended family portraits on the Outer Banks is actually one of the hardest things a photographer can do.
After 40+ years photographing families here in Corolla, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep sessions relaxed while still creating portraits that families will treasure for decades.
Because when grandparents, kids, cousins, and siblings all gather together for one beach week… that moment deserves to be captured right.
And honestly, not hiring the right photographer for that moment might be a mistake that lives on forever.
Peace, love, and beach portraits. ✌️❤️🙂
#CorollaNC
#OuterBanks
#OBXFamilyPhotographer
#CorollaFamilyPhotographer
#ExtendedFamilyPortraits
RepublicOfCorolla. Call or Text me anytime: 908-313-6995
Or start here: https://blorenz.com/contact/
Ever find yourself missing Corolla just a little?
That salty breeze rolling in off the Atlantic.
Flip flops in the sand.
That moment when the sun dips behind the dunes and the air gets just cool enough for a hoodie.
Yeah… that feeling.
My classic gray Republic of Corolla hoodie was made for exactly that vibe.
Soft, warm, and ridiculously comfortable, it’s the kind of hoodie you throw on for beach bonfires, sunrise coffee runs, or those evenings when the ocean breeze reminds you why Corolla always feels a little different.
And with the full-color ROC logo on the back, everyone knows exactly where your beach loyalty lives.
Can’t get back to Corolla this week?
Throw this on… and it might just bring you back for a minute. ✌️
👉 Grab yours here, just copy and paste this link: https://republic-of-corolla.printful.me
#RepublicOfCorolla #ROCgear #CorollaNC #OuterBanksLife #OBXMemories BeachTownVibes FlipFlopLife
Love us a good St. Paddy’s Day parade!! ☘️☮️❤️😀
Lorenz Fine Photography
call me anytime 800-646-5812