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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!

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800-646-5812

Corolla Family Photographer

The premier photographer in the Outer Banks,

specializing in Corolla vacation beach

photography

Large family groups • Extended families • Carova/4×4 served • Corolla studio • 40+ years experience • Certified Master Photographer

When you are searching for a family photographer in Corolla for your family reunion while you are vacationing in the Outer Banks make sure that Lorenz Fine Photography in Corolla is on your shortlist

a photo of a family in Corolla

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’, portraits that you will love.

Experience an engaging and delightful photo session with me, where the ambiance is filled with laughter and joy. From playful moments to jumping and running on the beach, every session promises a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Embracing the unique character and essence of each family, I transform genuine moments into artistic representations. My focus is on capturing natural beauty and individuality, allowing families to be themselves.

Click Here For 2026 Beach Portrait Pricing

Bookings are now open for spring, summer, and fall 2026 (and beyond) sessions. Click here to schedule your appointment online and secure your spot, or feel free to call or text me on my cell at 908-313-6995.

The Outer Banks leading professional portrait photography studio, with over 35 years of experience, I am the photographer of choice for your large family group and reunion portraits, family portraits, children’s portraits, beach portraits, engagement photos, wedding and event photos, headshots, executive portraits, pet photos, newborn and fine art portraits.

And I actually have a really cool, eclectic studio, located right in the middle of Historic Corolla Village, check out the video.

All of my photo sessions are time efficient and fun for the entire family, even for those who would rather go to the dentist than have their picture taken.

I’ve worked with many families over and over again. Some have a beach photo shoot every year, some every other year, and others may be on the 3, 5, or 10 year cycle. Others have another portrait session when major their family changes occurs, perhaps there is a new spouse, child or grandchild. I’ve watched dozens of families grow over the years. There are so many perfect times to have a new family photo made.

All of the time I get get asked, “Bruce, when is the best for us to have a family photo done?” I always answer “Now……….because you never know”

Don’t be one of those shoulda woulda couldas.

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Compare my work to that of other Corolla photographers, and I think you will agree, when you want the best for your family or business, you should call me. I’ll make you and everyone in your family look great, and you’ll all have a great time too!

Are you or someone you know looking for the top-rated Corolla family photography studio? Well, you’ve found it! Let Bruce Lorenz of Lorenz Fine  Photography in Corolla help you preserve life’s most precious moments as they unfold. Creating beautiful images of your family, Outer Banks Photographer Bruce Lorenz’s passion is to photograph all the magical moments of love stories and families with the highest-quality photography work. My main objective is to document the joy and special moments you share with your family while creating a comfortable, calm, environment. If you want to let me capture your story, you can call me any time at 800-646-5812 or fill out and submit this form.

I work and accept commissions in the entire Outer Banks of North Carolina, OBX, including the towns of Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Buxton, Rodanthe, Waves, and Hatteras.

I also regularly work in the 4×4 ( 4 wheel drive ) beach town of Carova and the neighboring beach communities of Seagull, Penny’s Hill, Swan Beach, and North Swan Beach.

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Sometimes later becomes never…………do it now!

Have that portrait made today, by a real, professional Corolla photographer and photographic artist, before it’s too late, and the moments have vanished forever………

a family portrait on the beach in Corolla NC

I have been working in Corolla since 1992, when I built my first house here, and have seen plenty of change, but the one thing that remains the same after all these years is the beauty of the area and the beaches, and the way they seem to draw families from all over the world. That’s because the area is so conducive to families on vacation. Corolla’s many sand bars and tide pools make its beaches perfect for families with smaller children and also great for surfing. It is also a great place to learn how to surf, I highly recommend Corolla Surf Shop for lessons, they’re the best, and will have you standing up surfing during your first lesson. The warm water makes a dip in the ocean refreshing beyond belief.

You can reach me almost anytime at 800.646.5812 or by simply completing this form and clicking submit.

Corolla Family Moments To Remember

Corolla is a popular spot for family reunions, and I love being a part of them! With the location’s beauty and many activities, it is easy to see why. I understand that family reunions can be hectic, so let me take some of the stress off your plate by capturing all of the memories.

I will be there to photograph every laugh, hug, and tear. My Corolla family photography service will let you relax and enjoy your time with your loved ones while I document it all.

If you are in the area, please stop by my shop in Historic Corolla Village, and I will be happy to show you around and explain how easy it is to have a portrait made of your family.

Check out my Instagram photos

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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.

“ If my words did glow with the gold of sunshine” hunter/garcia ☮️❤️😀 #obxsunrise #corolladise
embracing the slow ☮️❤️😆🏃‍♂️ #beachrunning
Just finished putting together what I think is a pretty helpful article for anyone thinking about family photos while they’re in Corolla or the Outer Banks.
A few thoughts from 40+ years behind the camera about choosing a photographer, why experience matters, and why photographing a family of 20 isn’t quite the same as photographing a family of 4. 🙂
The article link is in the first comment if you’d like to take a look.
As I often say...do it now..........because sometimes later becomes never.
☮️❤️🙂
“If I were a pirate,
I sure as hell wouldn’t own a necktie” j. buffett ☮️❤️😎#corolladise #obxsunset
“I’ve always figured there’s room for everybody. Live your life, be kind to people, and let others do the same. ☮️❤️🙂🏳️‍🌈”
Saw this guy/gal cruising the dunes the other evening……..the wild  horses here  remind us that not everything in life is supposed to be rushed.

No schedule.
No noise.
Just sand, salt air, and another Corolla sunset quietly doing its thing. ☀️🐎

Sometimes the best moments out here are the ones that don’t say a word. ✌️❤️😎 #corolladise
“Life is not a race to accumulate furniture.” — Jimmy Buffett ☀️

Funny how the good stuff usually isn’t the stuff at all.

It’s quiet mornings…salt air…a shell in the sand…and those few minutes when the sun reminds you to slow down and just be where your feet are.

Keep collecting moments. The rest tends to sort itself out. ☮️❤️🙂 #liveyourdash #obxsunrise
Real talk...
Anybody can buy a professional grade camera, but the camera doesn’t create the photo.
Years from now you won’t remember what camera somebody used.
You’ll remember who was standing beside you.
Kids.
Families.
Moments.
Everybody together under one roof again.
Do it right.
Hire a professional to make that family portrait you’ve always wanted.
Because one day these moments become priceless.

Do it now...
Because sometimes next time...
Becomes never.

I’d love to help create something your family will treasure long after the beach week ends.

✌️❤️🙂
See the first comment for contact info
Freedom, family, ocean air, and little footprints in the sand. 🇺🇸
Grateful today for those who made moments like this possible.
Hold hands. Slow down. Savor the moment. ❤️☮️🙂
Real talk...
One day these beach weeks become stories.
The people.
The laughs.
The sandy kids.
The sound of the ocean.
Right now you’re living the stuff you’ll someday look back on.
Take a picture.
Better yet...
Get in one too.
✌️❤️🙂
See the first comment
There’s something kind of cool happening during beach weeks...
Phones get put down a little more.
People stay on the beach a little longer.
Families sit together a little closer.
Take it in.
And while everyone’s here...
Do it right. Hire a professional and make that portrait you’ve always wanted.
Because one day this week becomes the story everyone talks about.
Do it now...
Because sometimes next time...
Becomes never.
✌️❤️🙂
like this? check out the first comment
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
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
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
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
Lorenz Fine Photography

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