New Jersey Beach Photographer | Atlantic City | Ocean City |

Check out this beach session we had in Atlantic City last summer! Summer is almost here, and it's time to start planning your family vacation! One of the best things about living in New Jersey is the proximity to the beach. From Cape May to Sandy Hook, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to choose from. If you're looking to capture your family's memories at the beach, then a family beach session is the perfect way to do it.

New Jersey beach sessions and the cutest little sea sprite there is!

At Shooting Star Photography, we specialize in beach portraits. We love the warm, pastel colors of the beach and the beautiful sunsets that happen over the ocean. Our signature style is all about capturing the joy and laughter of families at the beach.

Every beach session is unique and catered to your family's needs. We work with you to choose the perfect beach location, whether it be your family's favorite spot or a beach that has special meaning to you. We also help you coordinate your outfits and any props you may want to include in the session.

Our beach sessions are a lot of fun, and we love to incorporate themes into the sessions. Whether it be a Ferris wheel in Atlantic City or the iconic boardwalk in Wildwood, we'll make sure to capture those special moments.

Once the session is complete, we'll help you choose the perfect prints to display in your home. We believe that photography is a form of art, and we love creating beautiful pieces that our clients can proudly display in their homes.

As a fine art beach photographer, my signature style is all about capturing the beauty of the natural surroundings in a way that is both creative and artistic. With my keen eye for detail and my years of experience, I was able to create some truly breathtaking images of this wonderful family. From playful shots of the kids running around on the beach, to more formal portraits of the entire family, every shot was a work of art that perfectly captured the unique personalities and emotions of this special family.

But let me share with you a secret to achieving truly remarkable family photographs. It's not just about the technical aspects or finding the perfect location. It's about the genuine connection, love, and enjoyment that a family shares. While I guide families with light prompts to encourage those tender moments, I have also witnessed families who effortlessly radiate their love and joy, bringing an extraordinary energy to their sessions. When a family knows how to truly love and connect with each other, their sessions explode with authenticity and pure happiness.

NJ Family Sessions Are Our Jam At The Shore

So, here's my advice for a successful family shoot: don't get too caught up in perfect poses or worrying about every strand of beach hair. Instead, focus on soaking in each other's presence, playing together, and having genuine fun. Let the love and connection flow naturally, and I guarantee that your shoot will be nothing short of epic. At Shooting Star Photography, we understand the importance of capturing these genuine moments and emotions, and we are here to guide you every step of the way, from outfit selection to finding the perfect beach location.

Whether you are looking for a fun-filled family shoot or a romantic couple's session, we are dedicated to helping you create the perfect memories that you will treasure for years to come. Trust in our expertise and let the magic of your family's love shine through in each and every photograph.

Enjoying the beauty at the Jersey Shore. Wind in hair, ocean breezes, playing in the sand!

We provide a range of photography experiences in addition to family photography sessions in Ocean City, NJ. We also offer our services at various Jersey shore locations such as Avalon, Sea Isle City, and, Stone Harbor, Cape May, and Wildwood. Whether it's during the off-season or the summer, I am available to capture precious moments and create beautiful memories for clients at these coastal destinations.

Jersey Shore Beach Photography

If you're interested in booking a family beach session, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to work with you and capture your family's memories at the beach. You can also check out our mini-sessions in our shop, which are perfect for a quick photo session at the beach.

We can't wait to create beautiful memories with you and your family this summer. Happy shooting, my friends!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

Shooting Star Photography

Merry Christmas!!! South Jersey!

Right now, it’s Christmas Eve/Christmas. 1:57am December 25th to be exact. The artist in me. I guess I am an artist... is screaming for John Hughes, this 2018 Christmas. I went on a tangent today. Watching National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.Hughes was only in his mid to late 30’s when he did this movie. I can’t fathom that even to this day. It seems harder and harder in this generation to get ahead. As a young lad, he was a true talent of his generation. I mean the Breakfast Club, He was just 34 years old.He was the epitome of the 80’s. I don’t care who you are, his films are true Americana classic. He instilled humor into the American psyche. I know most of us have a special film of his that’s true to our hearts and even today, resonates with the youth.As I watch National Lampoons, I see a lot of his hometown’s references. Chicago teams plastered everywhere. I get it. His love for his city and I love how he incorporates this vibe in most of his work.This is how I feel. I love Philly and I love South Jersey. It took me awhile to get there. I wanted to live far away in my 20’s and I did for a period in my adulthood. As I got older, I moved back home. When I had kids of my own, is when I started to truly appreciate it. Philly has grit. It has some style. It has a string of some pretty incredible history. I feel in love so much that I published a few books about South Jersey.I LOVE EVERY BIT of it and I love to show this in my work. It’s where I feel the Hughes connection, as I feel close to where I was raised and I try and capture the local essence. I also switched schools/ high schools like Hughes and felt like an oddity trying to fit in, in my teens. Just as he did. This is why I love him more. Still connected... even though he was disconnected, as he got older.All I can say is, I am truly looking forward to 2019. I felt 2018 was kind of a dud. I feel myself growing as an artist this year. It’s time to take risks. I no longer live in fear. Which may be a good or bad thing.I hope everyone had a great day with family. As family.... it's all that matters.Even in Home Alone the takeaway is family in the end :)

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New Jersey Shore Beach Photographer

At Shooting Star Photography LLC, we are fortunate to call the stunning coast of Ocean City, NJ our summer home. From the picturesque shores of Margate to the tranquil beauty of Sea Isle and the vibrant charm of Wildwood, we are privileged to capture timeless memories through our lens from May to September. Check out the photographs below of all our coast cities that we see every single summer!

As with each summer, we eagerly await the opportunity to photograph beach sessions at the beloved Jersey Shore. As the golden sun bathes the coastline in a warm glow and the soothing sound of waves provides the perfect backdrop, we strive to create breathtaking photographs that embody the essence of summer bliss.
From candid moments of laughter and joy to serene portraits against the backdrop of endless ocean horizons, we wholeheartedly embrace the unique character of each beach town to create a diverse and captivating collection of images for our clients.

Whether it's a family gathering, a romantic couple's shoot, or a fun-filled session with friends, we are committed to preserving the unforgettable moments and emotions that unfold along the Jersey Shore. Our passion for storytelling through photography drives us to craft timeless and evocative images that seamlessly blend the natural beauty of the coast with the genuine connections shared by those we photograph.
For those who seek to encapsulate the magic of a Jersey Shore summer, we invite you to join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey of capturing the essence of coastal living through our lens.

Hey there, beach-loving families!

Gather up your loved ones, bring along your beach towels and sunglasses, and let's create beautiful memories against the backdrop of the sun, sand, and waves. Whether you're looking for candid shots, playful moments, or classic family portraits, we've got you covered. Now, let’s go party!

Twirling on the beach is always so much fun!

Brother and sister photo shoot in Wildwood, NJ.

The bond between a brother and sister is truly special, and capturing it against the stunning backdrop of Wildwood was a magical experience.
Keep sharing your special moments with us, and if you ever need our photography services, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be honored to help you capture more beautiful memories.

I’m ready to rock and roll… as it is that time of year again when things start to pick up and get busy! This year am offering a bunch of fantastic and great things coming your way! Our beach sessions for the year are almost at FULL capacity.. so if you are looking to do a beach session this year, I highly suggest we lock in you in ASAP. Our fall sessions are starting to book up as well!  

What we include in your family beach session at the Jersey Shore:

• Access to our boutique wardrobe. For beach sessions, we typically use tutu du monde styles or dollcake as they fall into the color line that we like to use for portraiture. We also have some outfits for boys and dresses for mom. However, you are free to wear whatever you like at your session. We do recommend for family sessions to arrive dressed and if have time at the end, we can get you changed!

• Online proofing gallery: After out session, we upload all the images from your session.. these will include every single photo taken.. so you can choose between 200-400 images... Most clients love this as there are "no missing photographs."  These are the good, the bad and the ugly from our session!  Please allow 48-72 hours for proofing gallery to be sent to you!

• Turn around once photos are chosen and completed for album is typically two weeks. All photographs are edited in our "signature work and style." Beach photography is one of our favorites to do and our specialty and we have changed our policies this year to offer a complete customer experience!

I love blues on the beaches of New Jersey! This was taken in Ocean City, NJ.

Mint works well against a purple sky and sunset! This was Sea Isle!

Maternity Photo Session In Ocean City, NJ. I loved this session!

Brother and sister photo shoot in Sea Isle, NJ.

Twirling on the beaches of Sea Isle, NJ.

beach boys photo shoot in Sea Isle.

 In terms of our locations, we have scouted everywhere (since we have lived here our whole lives) from the Delaware bay.. to Asbury Park, New Jersey, Long Beach Island,  down to Tuckerton area, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Margate, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle, Wildwood and down to Cape May! We are all about great beach light and locations definitely play a role in this factor!   As you can see we really LOVE beach photography and we will be posting photographs and work shortly! We have about two years of work to get up here on our South Jersey blog!!!Whether it is a family session, extended family session, or just want to get portraits of the kids... We are here for you! 

Until our next adventure, my friends! 

Dee

Owner of Shooting Star PhotographySouth Jersey and Philadelphia photographer.

50 PACK Sky Overlays For Sale- Photographers in South Jersey!

SKY OVERLAYS FOR SALE

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 If anything on this little big planet of ours, I would say that Shooting Star Photography is predominately known for their sky work in the New Jersey and Philadelphia Area. Bright vibrant skies overlooking a gorgeous wildflower field... or beautiful pastel beach skies. I have been photographing landscapes as a hobbyist since 2011 and some of these photographs went into two published books that you can find at Barnes and Noble or via Amazon. A lot of the skies I am selling in this pack, are my most recent. It's my goal to try to capture a sky photo every time I am out at a photography session. BEFORE IMAGE.  This image is straight out of camera. AFTER IMAGE

THOSE NATURAL SKIES

This is our sky overlay pack!

These skies are special because they are actually blurred in camera. They aren't toppled with a fake and photoshopped blur overlay. The in camera blur is for a natural effect. More of a drop and drag into your image so that it blends nicely with your  natural depth of field and to make your work look more realistic, as they aren't overly saturated skies. Simply create a multiply layer, or mask around your subject.. or plop these overlays on in there and create a mask into the image. Either mask on or mask off... after proper alignment.

New Jersey skies are tough to keep looking natural, unless you are at the beach for sunrises. In this day and age, more realistic and vintage styles tend to be more the trend as we go into 2018. If you look at my work, skies are a huge portion of the type of creative and artistic work that I specialize in. What makes the images stand out as they aren't stock sky overlay photographs. They are original one of a kind sky overlays that can be used for a multitude of different images.

Even in the forest they can be used in between trees.  I hope you enjoy these skies for years to come!!! I can't wait to see what sunsets bring me this year!!! To order the new sky overlay pack, you can purchase it via this link here! Includes over 50 natural looking sky overlays in this pack!!! http://shootingstarphotographyllc.bigcartel.com/product/real-sky-overlays 

Have a great day my friends and happy shooting! 

Dee

Shooting Star Photography

Beach Photography in Ocean City!

Laughing and having fun on the Ocean City, New Jersey beach!

Dreaming of your next year’s summer vacation in Ocean City, NJ already? Ocean city is one of our favorite New Jersey destination shore towns. Great boardwalks, food, family friendly atmosphere, semi-private and clean beaches. Your session with us (Shooting Star). The list goes on as to why Ocean City, NJ is a great beach location choice for your photography needs.

One of my favorite spots in Ocean City is the fishing pier as it offers a medley of cool backdrops.

Check out these two ladies who we photographed. I bought a little “beach tent” and decorated it with some string lights. We put out rainbow colored starfish, linen fabric draped over the frame and a nice magical lantern for that extra bit of pop needed for your portraits. Not to mention I added in some fun as these girls are laughing their hineys off! Hey, there’s nothing like a kid enjoying the beach. Am I right?

Bright and vibrant colors are always a great choice for wardrobe for your beach portraits as you see how we styled that here.

Our photographs truly shine when it comes to beach photography. It's one of the many types of sessions that I take the utmost pride in.  I LOVE the Jersey shore and the Delaware Bay sunsets.  It's truly the best time to be in New Jersey and the Jersey shore during the summer months.  Especially, during the week, as it's not too busy.It's no wonder that folks come from all over the East Coast to enjoy a beautiful beach vacation in our backyard. 

This year, Ellie Belly Photography (out of Lancaster, PA) and I are teaming up to do mermaid sessions. These sessions are sold out.  We are doing two dates together and am very excited to be working with her as she's not only a great friend, but an even more excellent artist. All of our beach sessions are sold out this year.  I am very excited to do these and to offer some top of the line clothing pieces for these sessions.  I can't wait to post and show you what we will be creating. I love the pastel colors of the beach and that beautiful twilight/sunset light of the summer. 

All sessions are sold out until September of this year. If you would like to book a fall session, I would suggest to reserve your date now. I believe there are only 8 dates left to choose from for this fall. Thank you for allowing me to photograph you and your family and looking forward to many sessions on the upcoming horizon!  It's going to be a fun year!!!    Let’s have fun fun and get some OC boardwalk fudge or some salt water taffy!

Happy, Shooting, my friends!

Dee

Ocean City beach photographer extraordinaire