Don’t worry about a thing.. is every little thing.. gonna to be alright? 2022 is CRAZY LOL

Bob Marley may have been onto something. I know things are complete insanity right now. I haven’t watched the news in months, but I do read, A LOT and I do see what it costs at the pump. 

In my Shooting Star Photography world, I truly do want my clients to not worry about a thing because IT IS going to be alright. Time is passing by. Sometimes, we need to just live in the moment and maybe that’s what he was onto. That being in the present.... magic! Take a deep breath of the air around you and look around the room. You will probably smile. You’ll smile whether you are at your desk, or home, or with your children because that world, in front of you, is what you created. It may be perfect, but it is yours, right?

Magical unicorn sessions are always a delight!

Capturing smiles worldwide. My job and this little angel's hugs are worth it.

Listen... life is what you make of it. You can either see the glass half empty, or the glass half full. So what? House is messy, clothes need washing… those aren’t permanent things. Just like rough times, they shall pass and they always do and they get cleaned up eventually, right?

Vintage photo shoot in the studio.

Happy Happy Joy Joy. Vintage in the studio in Haddon Township.

My job is to get you to enjoy and be in the moment with your family. That’s all. And that’s what we do. We sit back and watch the magic unfold and we capture that through our lens. I love what I do and I love seeing my customers happy and enjoying themselves and thus, they’ll enjoy the final images and walk away HAPPY. We need a bit more of that in this world.  

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 

New Year.. New Things!

Happy 2018! Boy, was 2017 a crazy year... However, I am bored... so it's time to start challenging myself and doing NEW things and we are doing just that! 

At Shooting Star Photography LLC, we embrace the fresh start that comes with a new year. As we embark on this journey into 2018, we look forward to exploring new opportunities, honing our craft, and capturing unforgettable moments for our clients. Whether it's trying out innovative techniques, delving into different photography styles, or pushing the boundaries of creativity, we are excited to see where this year takes us. Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities in the world of photography!

Here will be our offerings this year!!!

 We just upgraded to top of the line equipment, so better resolution and better image quality as we go forward! This is the camera of the year and so many praises on how beautiful images are. We are so excited to give the BEST to our customers! 

• We will be offering studio sessions.. as we just upgraded this as well! Where we may even come to you,  in your own home!  Our goal for these are classic portraiture with a semi artistic twist.

• Race Track sessions, for boys and girls! With a vintage race car!

• Safari sessions where we will have zebras, wallabies, llamas and possibly a monkey..

• Creek sessions on our beautiful property with a boat!

• Cherry blossoms.. where we have teamed up with a designer! All custom dresses provided. Never worn or seen before!

• These will be held two different months^

• Mommy and me special sessions with hair and makeup provided!

• Tulip Sessions

• Peony sessions

• Greenhouse sessions

• Vintage Mini Pony sessions

• Wild Rudbeckia sessions

• Wildflower sessions

• Engagement sessions (we are starting to do these again!)

• Vintage Farm sessions- where children will get to interact with animals.

• Longwood Garden Sessions and will be held all year round (heaven on earth)

• Rooftop garden sessions

• Central Park Sessions! In the fall!

• We purchased this today!!! We're already gearing up for Spring!

Love dollcake and have many of these in our client closet!

BETTER TURNAROUNDS- we will be at 2 weeks and have hired and trained a retoucher! Plus an office assistant!

New locations. From Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania to Central Jersey... as well as our usual Philly and Southern New Jersey locations.Most of these sessions will be run a little differently this year and only two sessions per day (our usual can be 8-20 people per day). Except for mommy and me (where we are renting a studio in Philly).We will also be offering.. Photography classes as we've had requests. These will be basic classes in order to learn how to go manual with your camera and learn to read about light.Next year, our theme is more timeless/vintage. We want you to enjoy your images for years to come!Thank you everyone for an amazing 2017. Our 2018 is going to be incredible and will be our 3rd year in business!

Happy New Year!!! This year is going to rock!!

We're very excited! 

Hope to see you in 2018!!!   

Dee

Shooting Star Photography