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two girls enjoying their time playing at sunset in Wildwood NJ with the sunsetting on the beach.

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Welcome to the Shooting Star Photography blog! This is where I share the magic behind my sessions—whether it’s a dreamy mermaid shoot, a wildflower mini, or tips to make your family photos stress-free. Dive in, explore, and let’s create something beautiful together!

Check out what to expect from our Jersey Shore mermaid sessions.
Experience the whimsy of the Jersey Shore from Cape May to Atlantic City.
Check out why wardrobe is important to the aesthetic of your photoshoot.

A young girl in a vintage dress waters vibrant pink peonies in a sunlit New Jersey garden, capturing the magic of childhood and springtime beauty.

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The Shooting Star Grounds in Woodstown, NJ!

It doesn't matter what time of day it is... the light is ALWAYS gorgeous here at our Shooting Star South Jersey grounds!!! We get filtered sunlight with the 40 or so trees on the property. You can shoot in high afternoon sun and it still will be perfect. It's pretty crazy, but is one of the reasons we purchased our property.I was born and raised in Camden County until I was fourteen and spent my youth exploring the Delaware River, then onto Burlington County where I honestly thought all there was to do was to play in cornfields (boy, has a lot of development occurred since then... Mt. Laurel has been built up quite a bit!)

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Sky Overlays for Photoshop For Photographers

Introducing our Spectacular Sky Overlays Collection: Unlock the Secrets of Captivating Photography

Here at Shooting Star Photography LLC, we understand the power of capturing breathtaking moments that leave us in awe. We know that as photographers, you constantly seek new ways to push boundaries and create stunning visual experiences that command attention. That's why we are thrilled to present our extraordinary collection of Free Sky Overlays.

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A One Year Old Birthday In the Studio

First Birthday Photo Shoot

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A Tisket, A Tasket... A Strawberry Baby In A Basket

Photographing Babies

We've been having some very odd spring weather... Well I guess "normal weather" in what we see this time of year in South Jersey. Some days it gets hot out and up to 60+ degrees and then other days call for snow.I took advantage of the warmer weather the other day and I found a "strawberry" growing in our garden at Shooting Star! The baby girl I worked with is 11 months old and we put a strawberry cap on her with a green diaper cover... put her in an adorable basket and magic happened! She was such a doll to work with!The Shooting Star garden grounds are starting to come alive!

Young boys picking flowers for portrait session in New Jersey

Creative Children’s Portraits

"Creative Kids’ Portraits in NJ – Because ‘Say Cheese’ is Boring!"

Tired of the same old stiff smiles? At Shooting Star Photography, we turn kids' portraits into magical, personality-packed works of art! Whether they’re twirling in a field, striking a superhero pose, or making their best “I didn’t just eat candy” face, we capture the fun, chaos, and charm of childhood. Book a session before they outgrow their cuteness (or attitude)!

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NJ Photography Workshops

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NJ Photography Workshops: Teaching Heartfelt and Magical Storytelling

Fine Art Beach Photography Workshop in Wildwood 2024

Jersey Shore Beach Sessions

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Jan 9, 2024

Beach Portraits in Atlantic City

Jan 9, 2024

Oct 3, 2018

New Jersey Beach Sessions

Oct 3, 2018

Family Photography

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Capturing Your Family's Joy: A Philadelphia Photo Shoot

How to Prepare for Your Philadelphia Family Portrait Session

Turning Moments into Magical Memories with Timeless Portraits.

Let Country Roads... Take You Home.
Round up the family and escape to the Jersey Shore for a dreamy boho beach experience you'll treasure forever.
Let your little one channel their inner royalty and rule the wildflowers in a magical, picture-perfect moment fit for a princess.
Step back in time with vintage-inspired portraits that let your little gentleman steal the spotlight in timeless style.
Every sunset paints the sky with magic, and we capture that golden light to create portraits as breathtaking as the moment itself.