Why New Jersey Lavender Sessions Are Pure Magic
There’s something unmistakably special about lavender season in New Jersey.
Soft blooms, soft smiles — this close-up captures the gentle magic of childhood and the charm of New Jersey’s lavender farms in full bloom.
The soft purple rows, the warm summer breeze, the way everything seems to slow down just a little — it creates a setting where childhood feels especially vivid. During one recent lavender session, a golden-haired little girl twirled through the blooms in a soft pink dress, laughter drifting through the field as sunlight danced around her. It felt less like a photo session and more like a moment pulled straight from a storybook.
Twirl-worthy moments in a sea of lavender — this is what summer magic looks like at our NJ lavender mini sessions.
That’s the beauty of lavender sessions.
These portraits aren’t about posing or perfection. They’re about letting children explore, move, and exist in a space that feels magical without trying too hard. Lavender fields offer a calm, dreamy backdrop that allows personality to shine — whether that looks like spinning through the rows, pausing quietly to take it all in, or breaking into spontaneous giggles as the breeze catches a dress just right.
Spinning through lavender like a storybook come to life — moments like these are what our New Jersey lavender sessions are all about.
Styling plays an important role in these sessions, helping create a cohesive, fine-art feel while still allowing children to be comfortable and themselves. Soft textures, flowing dresses, and thoughtful details elevate the experience without overwhelming it — the goal is always to complement the moment, not distract from it.
A quiet moment of wonder — she paused, took it all in, and reminded us why childhood is pure magic in the lavender fields of New Jersey.
Lavender fields are especially well suited for children’s portraits because of their natural rhythm. There’s space to wander, light that shifts gently as the sun lowers, and an atmosphere that encourages curiosity rather than control. The result is imagery that feels organic, emotional, and timeless.
Golden hour glow and the sweetest smile — this little one brought the sunshine to our South Jersey lavender photo session.
These sessions are offered during a very short window each year, when the fields are in bloom and the light is just right. They’re part of a seasonal rhythm — fleeting by nature — which is exactly what makes them so meaningful. Like childhood itself, lavender season doesn’t last long, but the memories created there do.
If you’re drawn to soft, story-driven portraits that celebrate childhood in an honest and artistic way, you can explore more of my children’s fine art portrait work here.
Dee
Shooting Star Photography
Serving Philadelphia, Mainline, Northern Delaware, and all of Southern New Jersey.
Collage of a young blonde girl in a pink dress playing in a lavender field during a New Jersey mini session by Shooting Star Photography.
