Seashells & Ferris Wheels: A Jersey Shore Summer Worth Remembering 🎡

If you’ve ever looked at a blank wall in your home and thought,
“This could use a little more drama… maybe a windswept child holding a seashell while a Ferris wheel glows in the distance,”
— welcome. You’re my people.

Jersey Shore sessions at Shooting Star Photography are about more than beach photos. They’re about turning summer into artwork — the kind that belongs on your walls long after the sand has been shaken out of your bags and the kids have outgrown their favorite shore hoodies.

Whether you’re a South Jersey local or visiting the shore for your annual family week, these sessions are designed to feel effortless, joyful, and beautifully unforgettable.

Where Fine Art Meets Sandy Toes 🌊

Jersey Shore beach sessions are everything summer should be:
golden light, salty air, bare feet, and kids who don’t need to be told to smile.

These sessions are relaxed and movement-led, allowing families to explore, play, and simply be together. The result is fine art portraiture that feels natural, emotional, and timeless — not stiff or overly posed.

Sessions take place at thoughtfully chosen shore locations, from quiet stretches of beach to iconic coastal backdrops that feel both nostalgic and cinematic.

Golden Hour Changes Everything

We photograph during golden hour — that soft, glowing window just before sunset that flatters everyone and turns the shore into something magical.

Kids chase waves. Dresses catch the breeze. Parents breathe a little deeper.

You don’t need to perform or pose. I’ll gently guide you, find the light, and let the moments unfold naturally.

The Magic of Ferris Wheel Sessions 🎡

Ferris wheel sessions are where summer nostalgia meets fine art storytelling.

Timed just as the sky softens and the boardwalk lights come alive, these sessions feel cinematic and playful — filled with movement, color, and that heart-skipping joy of childhood summers.

This isn’t a quick boardwalk snapshot.
It’s an editorial-style portrait experience inspired by vintage seaside charm and storybook wonder.

Styling Help Is Always Included 👗

One of the most common worries families have is what to wear — and you don’t need to stress about it.

Styling guidance is included with every session. For younger girls, there’s access to a curated client closet with dresses designed for movement and texture. Boys are kept comfortable and classic, and moms are styled to feel confident and effortless.

I promise: you don’t need to have it all figured out when you arrive. That’s part of my job.

A Few Things That Make Sessions Smoother

• Snacks are your secret weapon.

• Flexibility always wins at the beach.

• Wind, sand, and silliness are not problems — they’re part of the story.

After more than a decade of photographing families, I can confidently say this:
some of the most beautiful images happen when plans loosen and kids are simply allowed to be kids.

These Aren’t Just Photos — They’re Wall Art

These portraits are created with intention — edited carefully, printed beautifully, and meant to live where your family gathers most.

Years from now, when your kids are taller, louder, and somehow all grown up, these images will still remind you what summer felt like when they were little.

You only get so many summers together.
Let’s make one of them unforgettable.

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