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!
If you landed on this page, you most likely searched for an Outer Banks Family Photographer.
And you found me, Bruce Lorenz, of Lorenz Fine Photography.
The Premiere Outer Banks Family Photographer
Compare my work to that of other Outer Banks Family Photographers,
and I think you will agree, when you want the best, you should contact me.
With over 35 years experience as an Outer Banks Family Photographer, I have photographed thousands of families in Corolla, Duck, Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores, Wave, Rodanthe, and all of the towns in the Outer Banks, creating exceptional portraits that will be passed as heirlooms from one generation to the next. I would be honored to do the same for you and yours.
Great family portraits don’t happen by accident, it takes a special skill set to create these perfect Outer Banks family group portraits, one that is acquired over many years………getting unruly children ( and grown-ups lol ) to cooperate, making the session fun for everyone and getting great results, every time, that’s no small feat………….I’ve been doing it since 1978, so I definitely have my 10,000 hours in working with families of all sizes and shapes.
I am also the only Outer Banks Family Photographer with a real studio,
check it out here or watch this video.
As a professional Outer Banks Family Photographer, I will work closely with you to create the perfect vision for your photos. I understand that each family is different, and I’ll tailor my services to fit your specific needs. I want to make sure that your experience with this Outer Banks Family Photographer is one that you will never forget!
Sometimes later becomes never..........do it now!
Life can sometimes get the better of us, and time too easily slips away,
so it is my mission to preserve the precious life with your family that you wish could last forever.
Schedule your families portrait session today, with a real, professional Outer Banks Family photographer and photographic artist, before it’s too late, and the moments have vanished forever………
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 Outer Banks. The reason my clients use me again and again is that 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 archival quality portraits that stand out from others, and that you'll love.
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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.
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.
✌️❤️🙂
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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 ☮️❤️☘️🐾
Lorenz Fine Photography
call me anytime 800-646-5812