Family Beach Photos In Santa Cruz | Bay Area Photographer

"Taking my family to the beach is my favorite. It’s a safe place where my kids are actually free to be… KIDS! In a world with so many rules, restrictions, and at times too high of expectations, it’s freeing to let that judgment and the pressure of life be lifted from them and even me! Enjoying life to the fullest even if it’s for a moment! Ahh, how refreshing that can be!" - Jennalene, mom of fourA four hour beach romp with Jennalene and her four kiddos. Nova was invited to tag along since the family badly wants a dog but can't think of one just yet. Nova was more than happy to entertain!The morning started off with fog rolling in, but by afternoon the sun popped out and it felt nice and toasty.[gallery targetsize="full" captions="hide" bottomspace="none" gutterwidth="20" columns="1" size="full" link="none" ids="7592,7596,7597,7593,7594,7595,7598,7599,7600,7602,7603,7601,7604,7605,7606,7607,7608,7610,7625,7611,7612,7613,7614,7615,7620,7616,7617,7619,7621,7622,7618,7623,7624,7626,7627,7628"]

"I love being a part of my kids finding the adventure in life that my childhood lacked and my husband thrived on as a boy. It feels like a second chance at a childhood that I never had."

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