Fine Art Family Photography Stories & Resources

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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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Fall Shoot in South Jersey

Does someone need a fire put out? this is a great photo shoot idea to do with your “little firefighter.” We had a little fun fall photo session in our backyard with pumpkins.

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Even cute with the tongue and all!

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I adore candid photos! Got to love a good pumpkin.

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Really a great little kid!

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Cutie kiddo with the pumpkins in Salem County, NJ.

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Dud somebody call for the fire rescue?

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The smiling firefighter… at your service.

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Emergency Emergency... This boy is here to help put out some fires!

There is nothing better than the fall season here in South Jersey!  They are spectacular and it is something I look forward to every single year!  The weather is usually dry, sunny and the temperature is just perfection!  I even got married in October, that's how much I love it!  It's also the busiest season when it comes to photography. Most photographers are very business during this time! It's because most folks want to give out nice Christmas photos or just an annual thing families like to do, to capture some everlasting memories.   This is also one of my favorite times to get out and photograph landscapes.  I love Salem County, but I also like to check out the other counties throughout South Jersey as well.  After all, I am Yummygal of South Jersey History and Adventures! 

I know, I know... extremely corny, right... the name? That's a story in itself!First off... I want to apologize for all the recent posts.I'm truly sorry! I am so behind here! You may have to get use to me for a little bit. I'm just trying to play catch-up! I have not had the time to put up my sessions here on the blog.  I've been very busy. However, since it is the slow season, and it has died down just a little bit, due to this horrible weather we have been having. I'm able to get some sessions posted! 

This little boy had a fall photo shoot here at Shooting Star in Woodstown.  He wore normal clothing as well, as his firefighter Halloween Costume. And as you can see, he is just too darn cute! He's made for the camera! The weather was perfect. The lighting was perfect... And well.. He was just perfect as you can see.  You can't help, but to smile back!  I do a little pumpkin patch on the property every year to give it that extra fall feel.  The photos came out great!  I selected a few to post here.  Hope you enjoy seeing some photographs of our little fall session! Okay Okay Okay... This little boy is my kid... But I try to make it a point to photograph him every season as a mom! 

Happy Shooting, my friends!

 -Dee 

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