5 Magical Photography Experiences at Shooting Star Photography ✨

At Shooting Star Photography, sessions are more than a quick photo appointment. Each experience is thoughtfully designed for families who value connection, beauty, and meaningful moments — not rushed poses or generic images.

From timeless family portraits to once-in-a-lifetime childhood milestones, every session is created to feel elevated, stress-free, and full of heart. Below are five of our most loved photography experiences, curated for families throughout South Jersey, Philadelphia, and the surrounding areas.

Magical family photo session on the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey at sunset

1. Fine Art Family Photography

Elegant. Emotional. Timeless.

Fine art family sessions are centered on connection rather than perfection. With gentle guidance, natural movement, and carefully chosen outdoor locations, these sessions allow families to simply be together.

Whether photographed in a wildflower field, along the Jersey Shore, or in a quiet forest setting, the result is artwork that feels honest, relaxed, and enduring — never stiff or overly posed.

Perfect for families who want wall-worthy portraits that still feel real.

Family in the forest during a golden hour photo session in South Jersey with their young son

2. Princess Portrait Sessions 👑

Because childhood magic deserves to be celebrated.

Princess sessions invite children to step fully into their imagination. With couture gowns, thoughtful styling, and a fine-art approach, these portraits feel dreamy without being overdone.

Often booked for birthdays or milestones, these sessions are about confidence, joy, and honoring this fleeting season of childhood.

Many families return year after year to document each new chapter.

Girl in a flowing blue dress at sunset near the Ben Franklin Bridge captured by a South Jersey photographer
Little girl dressed as a princess twirling in a sunlit field in New Jersey

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3. The Mermaid Experience 🧜‍♀️

A childhood dream brought to life.

Magical mermaid photo session in New Jersey with a girl wearing a purple and pink mermaid tail

The Mermaid Experience is designed for beach-loving kids with big imaginations. From shimmering mermaid tails to custom headpieces and glowing coastal light, each session feels playful, story-driven, and unforgettable.

Sessions are held at carefully selected beach and bay locations that allow for movement, wonder, and that soft golden glow families love.

Little girl in a pink and blue mermaid tail during a magical photo session on the beach in Atlantic City, New Jersey

4. First Holy Communion Portraits ✝️

Sacred. Joyful. Deeply meaningful.

First Holy Communion is a milestone filled with meaning. These sessions are designed to feel reverent yet warm, capturing both the spiritual significance of the day and the sweetness of childhood.

Sessions may take place at your church or in beautiful outdoor settings, always guided gently and thoughtfully — never stiff or rushed.

Boy praying during his First Holy Communion session in a Philadelphia church, fine art portrait style

5. Unicorn Portrait Sessions 🦄

The kind of magic they never forget.

Yes — these sessions feature a real-life unicorn, paired with a calm, storybook-inspired experience. Whether photographed in a forest or near the sea, unicorn sessions are filled with wonder, imagination, and joy.

Perfect for birthdays, dreamers, and that fleeting age when magic still feels very real.

Little girl in a white dress during a dreamy unicorn photo session in New Jersey
Little girl twirling in a purple dress while posing with a unicorn during a magical photo session in New Jersey

Ready to Create Your Own Magical Experience?

Each experience offered at Shooting Star Photography has its own dedicated page with full details, galleries, and availability.

If you’re unsure which session best fits your family, I’m always happy to guide you toward the experience that feels just right for this season of life.

→ Explore Photography Experiences


Two sisters hugging during a fine art beach photo shoot near the rollercoaster in Wildwood, New Jersey

Dee
Shooting Star Photography
Serving Philadelphia, the Main Line, Northern Delaware, and all of Southern New Jersey.

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