Beach Days & Tutu Dreams: The Joys of the Jersey Shore

There’s something wildly wonderful about the Jersey Shore. Maybe it’s the salty breeze that turns everything into an adventure… or the way sunlight dances on little faces as they run along the tide. For this session, it was all about a carefree little girl twirling in her lavender Tutu du Monde dress—laughing, barefoot, and free, as if the beach had been made just for her.

A quiet moment of wonder in Sea Isle—this little one in her purple Tutu du Monde dress found magic in the sand and sunshine.

That’s the kind of magic we love bringing to life.

Whether she was skipping across the sand or crouching down to inspect a seashell with the seriousness of a scientist, her joy was pure and contagious. These are the moments worth remembering—the ones that are unscripted, imperfectly perfect, and deeply you.

Twirls, giggles, and sea breeze—this beach session in Sea Isle City was straight out of a dream.

As a New Jersey portrait photographer, I spend a lot of time photographing families all along the shore, from Ocean City to Cape May, and yes, even Wildwood, where the boardwalk cotton candy hits just right. These beach towns aren’t just vacation spots—they’re storybooks in motion, each one holding a new page of your family’s memories.

If you’re planning a summer escape to the shore, consider booking a beach session that lets your little ones just be. No stiff poses. Just play, wonder, and that golden hour glow.

Waves crashing, wind in her face, and hands full of sand—childhood at the Jersey Shore in its purest form.

A quiet pause by the sea—sometimes the most magical moments are the ones in between.

Soft steps and sandy discoveries—Sea Isle City gave this little beach explorer all the magic she needed.

5 Fun Facts About Shooting Star Photography

1. We specialize in fairytale-inspired children’s portraits, like unicorns, mermaids, flower fields—and yes, tutu moments by the sea.

2. Our dresses and accessories are high-end and carefully curated. If your child’s outfit looks like it walked out of a boutique fairytale, it probably did.

3. We photograph in dozens of South Jersey beach towns, including Cape May, Ocean City, Sea Isle, Avalon, Wildwood Crest, and more.

4. We’ve been shooting outdoors for over 11 years, which means we know how to find that sweet light and let your child’s personality shine.

5. Our unicorn, Drifter, is a movie star! He appeared in the film Sparkle – A Unicorn Tale by Lionsgate Films. (Yes, we’re still fangirling too.)

A breeze, a smile, and a moment all her own—sunset sessions in Sea Isle City are full of quiet magic.

Whether you're planning your NJ family beach session during a weekend trip or a summer stay, we'll work around the tides, the light, and your child’s natural energy. Because childhood only lasts so long—and these photos? They’ll mean everything later.

Let’s make some sandy, sparkly memories.

That beach day glow—her smile says it all.

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

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