Point Beach Arts Poetry
The beach
Sometimes our entire family, piled in the station wagon
So exciting on the bridge looking out the car window
It seemed like we were racing the train crossing over the river
into Point Pleasant Beach
Loved cloudy days when our whole family would go including daddy
The beach was ours to run and play
To be overseen by gigantic lifeguards ready to save us
Under the wooden umbrellas with all my brothers and sisters we ate donuts
Thrilling excitement of two piece bath suits for my sisters and I
sun screen ad, dog tugging the bottom of the little girls suit in the pavilion
Airplanes flying banners in the sky on sunny days
Grandpa wearing his straw hat seeing that the beach was clean, jobs done
We buried each other, my oldest brother dug huge holes, fought, laughed
Played chicken in the surf, such fun it did not matter if we were freezing
tumbled getting up scraped from the shells, full of sand in our swimsuits
As we grew, we could walk to the jetty alone just my siblings and I
Showers so cold, mom made us wash the sand out of our hair
At the soda fountain, we would spin on stools, sneak sugar cubes and pickles
When lucky, have a cheese burger, french fries and a chocolate milk shake
When no one was looking, we would play in the phone booth and on the scale
our whole family walked north to see the beach train,us kids ran
Sometimes we got to play skee ball and get a few pieces of penny candy
Maybe even go on a ride and get ice cream
Grandpa always gave us a box of saltwater taffy with a real postcard on top
Sometimes my older sister and I got to stay with my grandparents
Usually it was my brothers who got to make money during summers
It was as teenagers that my sister and I got to serve with syrup and soda water
We were not allowed on the boardwalk, too much rift-raft
We picked up flounder, grandma taught me to bread and fry fish,
never lobsters, nuisances stuck in nets, were dinner during her childhood
The riverboat restaurant, so wanted to go, the idea had seemed glamorous
Burnt down before I was old enough for my grandparents to take me
Things have changed since I was a little girl
Things change Yet the beach
holds onto something that stays in our hearts
giving us pictures in our minds of people we have loved
Summer is finally on its way!
Are the kids coming to the shore this summer?
Are the grand kids coming to the beach?
Is this the summer you are finally going to have everyone together again?
Then it is really the perfect time to do something you have always wanted. The perfect family portrait.
We are already filling our summer photo session dates so call 732-703-2752 and plan your family photo shoot today!
Why we offer Specials
It is important to to have ways for everyone to regularly have a great headshots. I think it is something everyone should do but understand that somethings, we need a bit of encouragement to ‘get going.
We all know how important it is to take care of ourself. That is the reason why we value massages, hair appointments, shop etc. The act of taking care of ourselves improves our life! Showing yourself to be beautiful shares that you are valuable. I believe photo sessions help women to know they are of value.
So when you have our headshot marathon appointment, or a signature headshot photo session or our extended sessions, you will feel valuable and beautiful! That is taking care of yourself!
This portraits is offering me another time to wear my ‘ mother of the groom’ gown and feel stunning!
Being Happy
So are happy?
do you have pictures that show it
Do you have Portraits you are Proud of
Ones that you can share without cringing
Do you dread when your business or company needs a headshot?
Do you even have one?
Is it years old or even flattering?
Do you have a portrait that shows you with people you love?
Do you have any portraits that you look good in?
Headshots can be empowering!
Portraits influence us
Reflect who we are, how we want to be seen, they add something special, show our work, our passions, our lives
Your picture is important
a little about me & what I believe
portraits can help women - I am passionate about this
my kids are raised
love them & my grand kids
my hair is different than it use to be
so is my skin & body
did not know I was beautiful when I was younger
My mother never wanted to be photographed, that is not how I want to be remembered.
As a woman, I know how I see myself affects me and my relationships
As Women we need to accept who we are and look our best in pictures we share.
Will you be happy in pictures?
As a professional portrait photographer for decades, I know
how to move
what to wear
what is flattering
It is time to feel proud of you in pictures!
Let’s talk about you, what is important to you, what would you like and how would you like to be seen in pictures!
Is it time to be proud of your pictures?
your home is the perfect place for portraits - Jersey Shore maternity photographer
The beauty of the Barnegat Bay is the wondrous view this little one will lovingly grow around
“On the seashore of endless worlds children meet.
The infinite sky is motionless overhead
And the restless water is boisterous.
On the seashore of endless worlds
The children meet with shouts and dances.”
