A Girl, a Pink Dress, and a Real Unicorn
Some portrait sessions feel less like a photoshoot and more like stepping into a storybook.
This one started with a little girl in a soft pink dress standing quietly in the woods, looking up at a very real unicorn.
Mr. Drifter, our gentle unicorn, has a way of making children forget the camera is even there. Instead of posing perfectly, kids simply experience the moment — reaching out to touch his mane, whispering to him, or walking beside him like they’ve known him forever.
That’s when the most magical photographs happen.
The Kind of Moment Kids Never Forget
When children arrive for their unicorn session, there’s always a moment where everything goes quiet.
They see the unicorn.
The excitement turns into wide eyes, soft smiles, and sometimes a little disbelief. For many kids, it feels like something out of a fairytale suddenly becoming real.
The little girl in this session wore a flowing pink dress that moved beautifully through the forest light. As she walked beside the unicorn, the scene felt almost cinematic — soft light filtering through the trees, the gentle sound of hooves in the leaves, and a child completely immersed in the magic of the moment.
These sessions aren’t rushed. Children are given time to interact naturally, whether that means petting the unicorn, walking beside him, or simply standing quietly while taking in the experience.
Why Unicorn Portraits Feel So Special
While the dresses, styling, and forest setting all add to the magic, the real reason families love these sessions is the way their children experience them.
It becomes an adventure.
Kids laugh, talk to the unicorn, and often forget they’re even being photographed. That natural wonder is what creates portraits that feel genuine rather than posed.
For many families, these sessions become one of the most memorable childhood experiences they’ve given their kids.
The Unicorn Behind the Magic
Drifter isn’t just any horse in a costume.
He’s the very same unicorn featured in the film Sparkle: A Unicorn Tale, and he’s known for his calm, gentle personality with children. That relaxed temperament is what allows these sessions to feel safe, magical, and incredibly natural.
Many children treat him like a giant, magical puppy — talking to him, hugging him, and walking beside him through the forest.
A Childhood Memory in the Making
Years from now, children may not remember exactly what dress they wore or how the session was styled.
But they remember meeting the unicorn.
They remember how it felt to stand beside him, to walk through the trees together, and to feel like they had stepped into a storybook for a little while.
Those are the kinds of memories these portraits are meant to preserve.
Creating Magical Unicorn Portraits
Unicorn portrait sessions take place at beautiful private locations throughout South Jersey and are designed to feel relaxed, imaginative, and completely magical for children.
If your child dreams of meeting a real unicorn, you can learn more about these sessions here:
Warmly,
Dee Giumetti
Shooting Star Photography
South Jersey & Philadelphia Fine Art Portrait Photographer
