Fine Art Family Photography Stories & Resources

little girl in a vintage dress hugging a pony in an orchard outside of Philadelphia for a sweet moment

A journal for families seeking timeless portraits across South Jersey, Philadelphia, and the surrounding region.

This journal shares fine-art family photography stories, session inspiration, and location guides for families throughout South Jersey and the greater Philadelphia area. Each post is designed to help parents plan meaningful portrait experiences while exploring the artistry behind Shooting Star Photography’s heirloom approach.

Philadelphia- A Photographer’s Dream
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Philadelphia- A Photographer’s Dream

Philadelphia- A Photographer’s Dream. Philadelphia offers magical backgrounds for photo sessions. Everything from formal gardens, to city skylines. There is always something magical behind every corner to explore in Philadelphia.

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Shooting Star Photography 2023 Prep Sheet
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Shooting Star Photography 2023 Prep Sheet

OUR 2023 SIMPLE PREP SHEET

Hi good ol' Shooting Star family! I have pretty much everything up here on this website. We sure like to blog and stay current! We wanted to write out a little prep guide for our clients to make the most of your session. I do get questions, from time to time, about how our stylizing services work. I try to be as cohesive as possible to make the experience fun for my customers, and I keep the process very easy and convenient for everyone.

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NJ Farm Photo Sessions For Families- August 6th 
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NJ Farm Photo Sessions For Families- August 6th 

New Jersey is a small state, but it boasts a thriving agricultural industry, with around 9,900 farms and 734,000 acres of farming. It's no surprise that New Jersey is a top 10 producer of various fruits, vegetables, and herbs, including blueberries, peaches, bell peppers, squash, tomatoes, and cranberries. As a photographer, I love photographing farm sessions because they are one of our more popular photography sessions.

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