Brother & Sister Summer Portraits with Mister Softee | Sewell NJ Children's Photography
Some portrait sessions feel like stepping straight into childhood.
On a warm summer afternoon in Sewell, New Jersey, the familiar jingle of a Mister Softee ice cream truck rolled down the street — the kind of sound that instantly makes kids drop whatever they’re doing and run.
For this brother and sister, it turned into the perfect backdrop for a playful summer portrait session.
Runnnnn. got to get some Mister Softee!
A Little Summer Nostalgia in South Jersey
There’s something timeless about an ice cream truck. The music, the colorful truck, the anticipation of picking the perfect cone — it’s one of those childhood traditions that hasn’t really changed over the years.
When the Mister Softee truck arrived, the excitement was immediate. The siblings ran toward the truck laughing, already debating which ice cream they were going to choose.
Those genuine reactions are exactly what make children’s portrait sessions so special.
Enjoying life and ice cream!
Children's Portraits That Feel Like Real Childhood
Instead of stiff posing, this session focused on letting the kids simply enjoy the moment.
They compared their ice cream cones, laughed when sprinkles fell in the sand, and tried to eat their treats before the summer sun melted them. Between bites and giggles, we captured the kind of expressions parents recognize instantly — the real personalities that show up when kids are just being themselves.
I love her little ice cream dress!
Sewell NJ: A Perfect Location for Children's Portraits
Located in Gloucester County, Sewell offers the kind of quiet South Jersey neighborhoods that feel perfect for sessions like this. The colorful Mister Softee truck created a nostalgic summer backdrop, while the late afternoon light added warmth and softness to the portraits.
The setting felt playful, colorful, and completely natural — exactly the kind of environment where children relax and have fun.
Siblings sharing a joyful moment while enjoying ice cream on a sunny day. and running towards mister softee.
The Joy of Photographing Siblings
One of my favorite parts of this session was watching the bond between these two. The older brother made sure his little sister didn’t drop her cone, while she happily followed him around, laughing at every silly moment.
Best Friends.
Sibling sessions always create the best candid moments because there’s a real connection already there — teasing, laughter, and the kind of friendship that grows from growing up together.
Delicious Mister Softee cones. Nom nom nom.
A Perfect Summer Moment
As the session continued, the ice cream slowly disappeared, the cones melted a little, and the laughter kept going. It was the kind of simple summer moment families experience all the time — but rarely think to photograph.
Just going to town with my ice cream.
And years from now, these images will bring that exact memory back.
Because childhood moves fast, but photographs allow families to hold onto those small seasons just a little longer.
He’s a cutie!
Children's Portrait Sessions in South Jersey
Shooting Star Photography creates fine art children’s portraits and family sessions throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia area, capturing natural childhood moments in beautiful outdoor settings.
She’s in her own ice cream world.
If you're interested in a portrait session for your children or family, you can learn more about current sessions here:
Dee
Shooting Star Photography
Serving Philadelphia, Mainline, Northern Delaware, and all of Southern New Jersey.
