Rocco

Kisses or not.. lol. They did not kiss here. Only a simulation…

Today, am dedicating this post to my first born. First off, he’s amazing (and it is not just his mom saying this), but he really is. My red-headed blue eye eyes 11 pound and change baby. Yep, kid was a linebacker when he was born. 

Bad to the Harley Motorcycle bone…. Love this little badass kid.

Love my kiddos Halloween costume! WE had to go all out and get a Harley inspired motorcycle for the whole look!

Sporting his new glasses. Love his little smile!

Love how this little boy has turned into a little man!

Playing around in the Sunflowers of New Jersey. We have numerous farms we love working with.

One of his first "pro" shoots and he killed it! In the sunflowers in South Jersey!

Another kissy face image of my kiddos.

Rocco and his sister. she would only get dressed up, if only her brother was there. Otherwise, no dresses!

On Broad in Philly. I love the bokeh lights on display.

One of our most recent shoots. This boy killed it! Taken In Philadelphia.

He’ll be turning 11 this summer. I cannot say how proud of him I am. Rocco is like an old soul in a little man’s body. Truly articulate and always wanting to debate or get into an intellectual conversation. He’s a chill, ho with the flow, pretty independent kid. He’s got a sarcastic and dry sense of humor and even gets one over myself, on occasions. I really could not be more proud, as his mom. 

My little firefighter. Of course had to add some magical fire element!

Another one of my crazy Halloween costume ideas. Of course, had to be dramatic with the fire.

Okay, now you are just being too cute kid.

Just Rocco being a cute little guy!

Taken right down the street in Woodstown. Where we lived.

Just a kid with his pumpkins and horsie!

Love you little guy! MWAH!!!

This year, he graduates his school that he has known for 5 years and next year, he’ll be officially in 6th grade. It’s kind of the rite of passage for preteens. I already see a bit of the attitude and already see the change from the boy to “a man.” As he continues to grow and eat like a monster. 

Needless to say, I am proud of him. His sister loves him to death and considers him, her best friend. He truly is an amazing child and I cannot wait to see the man, he becomes. I see bright things in his future. Maybe engineering! Although, he says he likes to be on the debate team. Maybe a lawyer?! 

Woodstown and the Shoemaker school should be proud to have you kid! I am very excited for your future! Keep looking at the stars. 

Love always,

Mom 

Country Roads Take Me Home- Living in Woodstown, NJ.

This photo was published in an international magazine. It is called, “Inspire.” I love beautiful light!

A lot of people think that you need to have the most beautiful locations to have portraits done. Honestly, it is all about light. If you can find an area that has beautiful light, any location will work. Try it out yourself! 

Here are some examples of using “your backyard” and literally I used my backyard (when I lived in Salem County and now living in Camden Country) in most of these images. If it wasn’t in my backyard, it was down the street. The trick to getting good in photography, is using what you have and the resources around you. You’ll then be a master in no time. 

My little girl playing “her little piano.” She actually learned a little on how to play with this thing!

Playing music and enjoying life in downtown Woodstown, South Jersey.

Woodstown living and she was great for me this day. At this age, I usually got a crier.

My little girl on North Main Street in Woodstown, New Jersey.

In my yard, I get a lot of great afternoon light. My kids, when they were younger, well, I drove them nuts and wanted to photograph their cuteness all the time… but of course, that gets old and well, they start to rebel. So the bribes would commence. I’d ask them to just come out to the yard to take a few photos. 

Vintage photoshoot in Woodstown.

My daughter and the neighborhood friends in the alley near our house in Woodstown.

Alley fun! I have taken some of my most favorite portraits in this little alley in Woodstown!

The neighborhood gang!

Backyard smooches with my little gal! Taken in my backyard in Woodstown.

Love putting clients in vintage colors and beautiful light!

A fun movement capture of a little lady!

A tree, great light and an adorable subject in the backyard of South Jersey. I miss country living a bit! Fun times and days!

Snow capture and gorgeous winter light! In my backyard in Woodstown. I put one of my grandmother’s old fur capes on her! She’s too cute!

As you can see, we didn’t do too bad with what is around. We even gathered up some neighborhood kids and did a vintage shoot! 

I hope you enjoyed these images. I encourage you to go outside and make some magic! 

Have a magical day!

Dee

Shooting Star Photography 

New Things Ahead! Let Us Create Some Magic Together!

You are going to see a slightly different editing style going on here for 2022. Lots of more bold tones, earthy browns, neutrals and deviating from the norm. Down to earth magical vibes. That’s what sets our style out from the public, you know? 

I TRULY love creating every single image as a piece of art.

I go into every session like its a fresh new canvas. I know how hard it was to wrangle up outfits, get everyone cleaned up, groomed, travel and to hopefully, everyone’s cooperation at the session. I know kids and even adults can be cranky pants. It's our job to turn that cranky upside down.. into an awesome frown!

Beautiful country road in my home state of New Jersey.

I really want people to just relax and have a good time. It’s what it is about. If I can take an ounce off of someone’s stress, I’ll take it. 

Magical Unicorn Sessions we have been creating for over eight years!

We love creating magical unicorn sessions for our clients! We have had folks travel all over the East Coast for these one of a kind unicorn portrait sessions.

For one thing, I don’t like to waste anyone’s time, including my own, so I am going to go into every session with a plan and workflow. We get right to it. We’ve been doing this for so many years and have had thousands of sessions at this point, that we’ve essentially seen it all. The good, the bad, the ugly lol. Hey, it’s life. Life happens, but we're here to document it!

Make a wish. Part of our 2022 cherry blossom series.

I’ve seen cranky kids, crying kids, tired kids, (even my own kids have gone through this stage), we tend to just not sweat things and go with the flow and it kind of makes everyone at ease. 

Hey, I love what I do! Whether it’s dining out at Collingswood, shopping in Collingswood, frolicking in Mullica Hill downtown, soaking in the sun in Ocean City, New Jersey.

I have you covered for that most magical South Jersey portrait session, that you have ever seen!

Tell us what you are looking to do and we will make it happen!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Deirdre Morgan (Giumetti)

Still Opening My Studio- 2020 Strong!

God gave you all a gift. He put that inside you. He gave you the gift of giving your absolute best with the minimal effort. Have you ever looked around you and said... "How did I get her in this point in life?" And where you can look around and see the blessings given all around you. Yes, you may have worked your booty off... but some of these gifts just come naturally in life.

Some of these gifts may include:

:Making people feel good 

:Making people laugh

:Photography 

:Intelligence- Always learning. Always growing. 

:Writing

:Friendship 

:Sunday Dinners 

Make 2020 YOUR YEAR. Own it. Taken in Medford, New Jersey.

I believe the gift I was given was to make people smile. Make them laugh. I am a total comedian at heart. I love capturing moments behind the lens and love reveling in moments and being in the moment sans camera. It's just always how I have been.

Even in this uneasy, crazy time... I still find humor. It's dark as we don't know what the future holds, but I have hope.

As photographers, you need to find your passion and what drives you as the artist you are.

Even doing a YOU series. Like individual adult portraits telling people’s love story. Or capturing the joy of family life. Listen to your heart and let it drive you to great heights.

Philadelphia Family Sessions. These bring me great joy!

Remember.... in the midst of this Corona virus. The person you are today... isn’t going to be the person you are a year from now or 10 years from now. Radiate love in every area of your life. Even if its at home at the moment.

I still plan to open my studio and make 2020 THE KICK BUTT YEAR. I may have been delayed, but it won't stop me from pursing my dream. Maple Shade, New Jersey here I come. I can't wait to be a part of the community. I'm very excited for what the future brings!

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