Fine Art Family Photography Stories & Resources
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.
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South Jersey-Cherry blossoms are blooming all month long!
Welcome to the world of cherry blossom sessions. Occurring all month long the Philadelphia and NJ region. We welcome you to join us for this magical cherry blossom experience!
Twirling among the Cherry Blossom Trees in Philly.
If you're looking for a truly magical and enchanting photo shoot, look no further than a cherry blossom session. Every spring, the cherry blossoms burst into bloom, creating a breathtaking display of pink and white petals that seem to cascade like snowflakes. And nowhere is this display more stunning than in Philadelphia, where the grounds come alive with the beauty of the cherry blossom trees.
Sisters dancing in the magical light.
One of the most beautiful features of the cherry blossom display is the weeping cherries, whose delicate branches droop and flow like a river of petals. As you walk through the grounds, you'll be surrounded by the soft rustling of the branches and the gentle swaying of the blossoms.
Magical pinks and pastels come alive just in time for the beginning of spring in the Philadelphia area.
But it's not just the weeping cherries that are a sight to behold. The Yoshino cherry trees put on a show-stopping display of cotton candy pink blossoms, which seem to glow with an otherworldly light. As the sun filters through the trees, the light glistens and dances, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that is truly magical.
Capturing natural is what we are about. See how she’s just having fun, smiling and twirling… in the moment? That’s what creates beautiful art!
As you walk through the cherry blossom display, you'll be struck by the sheer beauty of it all. The petals falling around you create a soft, snow-like effect that seems to transport you to another world. And with the exquisite backdrop of the Philadelphia grounds, you'll have a stunning setting for your photo shoot.
Whether you're looking for family portraits, engagement photos, or just some beautiful shots to capture the moment, a cherry blossom photo shoot is an experience you won't soon forget. The natural beauty of the cherry blossom display, combined with the exquisite backdrop of Philadelphia's grounds, creates a truly enchanting atmosphere that is perfect for capturing your most special moments.
So if you're looking for a photo shoot that is both beautiful and magical, consider a cherry blossom session in Philadelphia. With the weeping cherries flowing and the Yoshinos putting on a cotton candy display, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking beauty that will create memories to last a lifetime.
If you are interested in a Philadelphia or New Jersey cherry blossom session, they are blooming this entire month. You may find out more information by clicking below.
Happy Shooting, my friends!
Dee
Shooting Star Photography
Cherry Blossoms This Year~! South Jersey Photographer
Cherry Blossoms This Year!!!
This year was an absolutely gorgeous April.. Unfortunately, it looks like April was dry.. and there were May showers.. April flowers must bring May showers..My new slogan. May has been a very soggy month. A lot of reschedules, but we made it happen. At least Memorial Day weekend was a blast and we had some fortunate weather!Plus, some amazing golden light images.. As you see below... we had about 18 cherry blossom sessions from April to May this year. We're finalizing the rest of them as we speak. Lots of galleries will be out this upcoming week!!! I am truly blessed to call my home in South Jersey and to be permitted by these beautiful families each and every year to capture their most beautiful children!!! Cherry blossom season is one of my favorites to capture every year. It's when things start to come alive and abundant and that better weather is on the near horizon. We lucked out on some excellent weather for these. I love the cherries. Both pink and white blossoms definitely create some amazing backdrops. I teamed up with Little Dreamers Tutus based in the United States for creating some unique and beautiful designs around these blossoms. The dresses were unbelievable quality and I am blessed to have Whitney, owner of Little Dreamers create some beautiful gowns for me and my customers. We just finished our peonies for the year and I cannot wait to also share those images with you. We have a very packed 2018 and we are no longer taking anymore clients on for the year. I truly appreciate the customers that have hired us for this sold out year. It's truly been an incredible journey these past three years. I cannot wait until next year as we will be working with more animals and truly being a unique force in the South Jersey photography landscape. We're working on providing some killer options for 2019! If you would like to book a 2019 date or could not get in with us this year, we have a delightful lineup that we are planning for next year!!! Please let us know! We look forward to working with you!!! Happy Shooting, my friends! Dee
