A Fairy-Tale Afternoon: dressed up in lavender dresses and playing with the unicorn in the Delaware magical forest.

Once upon a time, in a magical land just south of reality (otherwise known as Delaware), two little girls stepped into a fairytale. With flowing lavender gowns, boundless imagination, and a real-life unicorn—yes, you read that right—this was not just any childhood photo session. It was an adventure straight out of a storybook.

As a Delaware portrait photographer specializing in fine art and whimsical photography, I’ve seen my fair share of magical moments. But this particular session? It was the kind of shoot that makes me wish I had my own enchanted forest to escape to on a daily basis.

Setting the Scene: A Whimsical Wonderland in Delaware

Picture this: a lush, green forest where the trees stand tall like noble guardians of childhood magic. Sunlight streams through the leaves, creating golden patches of fairy dust on the mossy floor. Birds sing. The wind whispers secrets. Somewhere in the distance, you swear you hear the soft clink of a fairy’s tea set.

Then, in stroll two little princesses—matching lavender dresses swishing with each step, eyes wide with wonder, and giggles bubbling up like a woodland stream. They weren’t just in a photoshoot; they were stepping into their own fairytale.

Dressing the Part: Lavender Dreams & Tulle Twirls

Every fairytale has its heroines, and these sisters were dressed for the occasion. Their pastel Dollcake gowns were pure magic—layers of ruffled tulle swirling like enchanted clouds with every twirl. And twirl they did. Because what’s the point of wearing a gown fit for royalty if you don’t give it a good spin?

As they ran through the woods, their dresses transformed them into woodland nymphs, lost princesses, or perhaps mischievous fairies playing hide-and-seek with the sunbeams. They weren’t just dressed for a photo session; they were costumed for an adventure.

The Star of the Show: A Real-Life Unicorn (Because, Of Course!)

What’s a fairytale without a mythical creature? Enter: our unicorn. Majestic, gentle, and more photogenic than most humans I know, this four-legged beauty stole the show. The girls gasped. They squealed. One might have attempted to stifle a scream of joy (spoiler alert: she failed).

The unicorn—because of course, we had a unicorn—stood patiently as tiny hands stroked its shimmering mane. With eyes full of awe, the sisters took turns riding atop their magical friend, their giggles echoing through the trees like the soundtrack of a Disney movie.

And me? I was behind the camera, trying not to ugly cry at the sheer sweetness of it all. Because this—this unfiltered joy and wonder—is exactly why I do what I do.

A Butterfly’s Perfectly Timed Visit

As if the universe itself was in on the magic, a delicate butterfly fluttered into the frame at the perfect moment. It landed softly on the shoulder of one of the little princesses, pausing just long enough for me to capture the moment. The girls gasped in amazement, whispering about fairy messengers and woodland magic. It was one of those serendipitous moments you can’t plan but always hope for—proof that sometimes, magic isn’t just a feeling, but something you can truly see.

Capturing the Magic: Storybook Childhood Photography in Delaware

Photographing childhood is more than just taking pictures. It’s about preserving that fleeting sense of wonder before the world tells kids that unicorns aren’t real and magic is just science in disguise. (Spoiler: it’s both.)

These storybook sessions are designed to capture that pure, unfiltered childhood magic—the kind that turns an ordinary afternoon into an unforgettable fairytale. Whether in Wilmington, Newark, Dover, or the Delaware beaches, I love transforming local landscapes into enchanted worlds where kids can be anything they dream of.

So, if you have a little prince or princess who still believes in magic, let’s make a storybook session happen. Because childhood is short, but the memories? Those should last forever.

Session Details:

📍 Location: Delaware (Wilmington, Newark, Dover, and surrounding areas)
📷 Photographer: Shooting Star Photography – Specializing in storybook childhood and fine art portrait photography
🦄 Themes: Fairytale, enchanted forest, unicorn photography, princess sessions
📅 Availability: Limited spots for spring and summer

Book your child’s magical session today and let’s create a fairytale of your own!

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