Jess and I were still dating but we were sure already we were going to marry each other, we were dancing together at a friend’s wedding, and in the middle of one of those conversations where everything around you disappears and all there is left is you and the bright future in front of you.

We didn’t even realize that we were being photographed.

As soon as we saw the picture we just knew we needed to have it. I’ve never felt that way about a photograph and came to realize that it wasn’t the photograph but what it represented.

Now we have this image on our wall, right at the entrance of our home. I feel lucky that I get to see this image every day. As soon as I walk inside. It reminds me of what’s important, why I’m here, and to make sure that when life happens (a bad day at work, horrible traffic, kids crying for no reason, appliances breaking on payday, etc.) that I remember what’s truly important, what was said at that moment. The beginning of our lives together as a future family.

I know my children will treasure this picture.

We now have a the record of a moment that has much more value than the mere paper on which it was printed. I've decided that this was a gift too important for couples not to have.

This is why through my photographic career I’ve strived to make this moment happen for other couples, and I believe that I’m now giving this to other couples. Just check our Testimonials.

I believe every couple should have such a gift.

Miguel

Ocean City NJ Famliy Portrait // The Bauers

Location: Ocean City, New Jersey.

We spent an awesome weekend with the Bauers in Ocean City (we do have the best clients!). The weather Saturday was perfect so we headed out early to the beach for the portraits (sorry kids, I know it was hard) but as you will see we had a blast.

I also got to ride on a wave runner, fish (caught a small Robin, while fishing for flounder.. fail!), got to see my son Ryan for the first time on the beach and ate like a king on Sunday night!… not a bad weekend at all!

Below are some of my favorites of the day… there were too many!

Enjoy

Ocean City NJ Famliy Portrait // The Bauers portraits family children Philadelphia Wedding Photographer, Downingtown, Exton, Chester County

Andrew wanted to go skim-boarding pretty bad… can you tell? Ocean City NJ Famliy Portrait // The Bauers portraits family children Philadelphia Wedding Photographer, Downingtown, Exton, Chester County

We were calling Riley “mini-model”

This one really captures the Bauer’s personality… loving parents, beautiful daughter, full of energy son!

And this is why Andrew wanted to go skim-boarding… the little guy is great at it!

The beautiful Megan… there is more to this picture but I swore secrecy… you will need to ask her : )

Jake and Riley… it was also Jake’s b-day (happy b-day man!), a proud dad!

Chillaxin’ O.C. style !

A good looking family indeed!

Thank you for a great weekend Megan, Jake, Riley and Andrew !!!

Miguel

Tags: Bauer, Beach, Children Portraits, Family, Family Portrait, Fun, New Jersey, NJ, O.C., Ocean City, Portriat

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August 2, 2010 - 1:25 pm

Roger Copello - Great family portrait and location! You definitely capture the energy and skills of little Andrew!!!

August 2, 2010 - 3:29 pm

Kea Crandall - Beautiful again Miguel. I love the family pictures! I can’t believe how grown up the kids are!! Boy time flies when you live on the other coast….great job!

August 2, 2010 - 6:56 pm

Megan Bauer - Miguel,

We can not thank you enough for such amazing pictures. You captured our children at such a special stage in their lives at our favorite place-thank you. Your style was very relaxed which allowed us to relax. We already want to book for next summer as long as your family will join you again for a weekend! You are very talented Miguel.

Megan and Jake

August 2, 2010 - 8:11 pm

Kara Miller - I love the pictures! The Bauer family looks great!
Talk to you soon!

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