Three friends wearing pastel dresses standing together on the beach with the ocean in the background during a Jersey Shore portrait session

NJ Beach Photography

Timeless beach portraits for children and families along the Jersey Shore.

From playful shoreline sessions to refined, fine-art portraits by the sea, Shooting Star Photography creates beach portraits that feel natural, elevated, and deeply personal. Sessions are thoughtfully guided and child-led, allowing genuine moments to unfold with ease against the beauty of the Jersey Shore.

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Beach Portraits, Designed With Intention

Beach sessions are designed to feel relaxed, unrushed, and thoughtfully guided. From wardrobe support to location planning, every detail is considered so children and families can simply enjoy the experience while genuine moments unfold naturally.

Sessions are child-led and movement-friendly, allowing space for play, connection, and quiet in-between moments — resulting in imagery that feels elevated yet effortless.

  • Children & Siblings

  • Family portraits

  • Milestone sessions

  • Seasonal beach experiences

Family posing together on the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey during a Jersey Shore portrait session
Girl running along the beach in Wildwood, New Jersey toward the pier during a Jersey Shore portrait session

Locations are selected carefully for light, space, and seasonal conditions, ensuring each session feels calm, beautiful, and intentional.

Jersey Shore

Beach Photography Coverage

Beach portrait sessions are offered throughout the Jersey Shore, with locations selected carefully for light, space, and seasonal conditions.

Cape May

Victorian seaside charm with historic architecture, soft beaches, and the iconic lighthouse — ideal for timeless portraits.

Avalon

An upscale coastal community offering serene beaches and refined surroundings.

Ocean City

Family-friendly beaches and a lively boardwalk, perfect for joyful, movement-filled sessions.

Stone Harbor

Known for its natural beauty and quiet shoreline, creating a calm, organic backdrop.

Sea Isle City

A laid-back coastal setting offering both playful and peaceful moments by the water.

Wildwood

Wide beaches and vibrant boardwalk energy, well suited for high-energy sessions.

Longport

Quiet, scenic beaches ideal for relaxed and intimate family portraits.

Margate

Home to Lucy the Elephant and uncrowded beaches, blending history with coastal charm.

Atlantic City

From classic boardwalk sessions to the Ferris wheel at Steel Pier, offering iconic Jersey Shore imagery.

Travel outside these areas may be available by request.

Girl standing on the beach looking out at the ocean in Atlantic City, New Jersey during a Jersey Shore portrait session

Book Your NJ Beach Portrait Session

Beach sessions are offered seasonally and availability is limited. If you’re ready to plan something beautiful by the sea, I’d love to create a relaxed, thoughtfully guided experience for your family.

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