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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Unicorn Fall Sessions In South Jersey
Mr. Unicorn is sticking out his tongue for his special kiss!
It is now September. Can you believe it? Some kiddos have already gone back to school. My kiddos start after Labor Day. We are both excited for the upcoming school year, but also sad that this summer is coming to a close. It's been a fun year, hasn't it?
We are also booking unicorn sessions for this upcoming fall!
We have been busy editing all our beach sessions and they came out beautiful, this year. It's been a ride. Crazy ride, but that's why people go to amusement parks. Am I right?
We are currently booking sessions for the fall 2022, there are a few spots, that we have put up on the bigcartel shop site and I hope to see you here! For these fall mini sessions, this year, we are choosing our magical forest location in Williamstown, New Jersey. These will be at the turn of color of the South Jersey area leaves.
Here are some photos from that spot and as you can see, it truly shines in the autumn! The light is magical. The colors of aubergine, maroon, marigolds just pop! It is one of my favorite places and no one will be disturbing us!
Fall sessions in South Jersey with that magical NJ light we get every single September!!!! It’s beautiful from September to mid November.
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Love my magical forest location!
Hey South Jersey (and Philly, too) come on out and play with us this fall! You won't be disappointed in the memories that you will be making!
Happy Shooting, my friends!
Dee
Shooting Star Photography
South Jersey's Premiere Photographer for Maternity Photography
Why is it important to capture your pregnancy with a professional photographer?
Pregnancy is that time to reflect upon what is to come and to expect. It's frightening, it's exciting and often times bittersweet. They often-say that life doesn't begin until you have children. I can attest, it's true. I feel like my life had no meaning until I had my two. They are my whole entire world. All I could ever ask for. The amount of joy children bring into your life, it's otherworldly and there's nothing I wouldn't do for them.
Starting a family is sometimes everyone's ultimate dream in life and yes... it is scary, but there is nothing like bringing another human being into this world. Seeing those little feet and hands looking right up at you. There will be long nights of feeding and cuddling... and the lovely changing of those stinky diapers, but it's motherhood. It's a rite of passage, for a lot of men and women. It's something to be a part of and parenthood does get easier. I promise.
Mama in the ocean at sunset.
Just a girl and her husband... with her horse.
Pregnancy is that time to reflect upon what is to come and to expect. It's frightening, it's exciting and often times bittersweet. They often-say that life doesn't begin until you have children. I can attest, it's true. I feel like my life had no meaning until I had my two. They are my whole entire world. All I could ever ask for. The amount of joy children bring into your life, it's otherworldly and there's nothing I wouldn't do for them.
Why is it important to capture your pregnancy with a professional photographer?
Capturing pregnancy with a maternity photographer can be a wonderful way to document this special time in your life. Here are some reasons why:
Memories: Pregnancy is a unique and fleeting time in a person's life, and capturing it with a professional photographer can provide a tangible memory that you can look back on for years to come. You can share these images with your child as they grow up, or simply enjoy them as a reminder of this special time in your life.
Artistic expression: Maternity photography can be a beautiful and artistic way to capture the natural beauty of pregnancy. A skilled photographer can create stunning images that showcase the beauty and magic of this time.
Bonding experience: Having a professional photographer take pictures of you and your partner during this time can be a bonding experience. It allows you to focus on your love for each other and the baby you are bringing into the world.
Empowerment: Pregnancy can be a time of physical and emotional changes, and capturing images of yourself can be an empowering experience. It allows you to see yourself in a positive light and celebrate the changes happening to your body.
Celebration: Pregnancy is an incredible journey, and capturing it with a maternity photographer is a celebration of that journey. It allows you to acknowledge and honor this incredible experience.
In summary, capturing pregnancy with a maternity photographer can provide lasting memories, artistic expression, a bonding experience, empowerment, and celebration of this special time in your life.
Kisses and love.. is what it is all about!
Beautiful capture taken in Hammonton, New Jersey.
A true snow princess. Capture at Smithville in Mt. Holly/Eastampton, New Jersey.
Maternity sessions aren't just photography to me and just another paying client. They are MEMORIES. There's nothing more special than then being "allowed" to capture this time in your life. It's a true honor to be chosen to be hired for this important time.
Mama and her first baby in images. With one on the way in Philadelphia.
Pregnancy can mean the beginning of a new stage in a woman’s life. Let Shooting Star Photography capture this important time in your life. We have hundreds of locations at your disposal.
Happy Shooting, my friends!
Dee
Shooting Star Photography
Happy Birthday! Capturing Magical Birthday Portraits in New Jersey!
Celebrating a child's birthday with a portrait session is a wonderful way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some reasons why it's important to do so:
1. Marking milestones: A child's birthday is a significant milestone that should be celebrated. A portrait session is a great way to capture the child's growth and development over the years, creating a visual record of their life journey.
2. Creating memories: Children grow up so fast, and a portrait session is a way to freeze time and capture the special moments of childhood. Looking back at these photos can bring back memories and create a sense of nostalgia for both the child and their parents.
Celebrating a child's birthday with a portrait session is a wonderful way to capture memories that will last a lifetime. Here are some reasons why it's important to do so:
Marking milestones: A child's birthday is a significant milestone that should be celebrated. A portrait session is a great way to capture the child's growth and development over the years, creating a visual record of their life journey.
Creating memories: Children grow up so fast, and a portrait session is a way to freeze time and capture the special moments of childhood. Looking back at these photos can bring back memories and create a sense of nostalgia for both the child and their parents.
Boosting self-esteem: A portrait session can help boost a child's self-esteem and confidence by making them feel special and important. Seeing themselves in beautiful photos can help them feel proud of who they are and increase their sense of self-worth.
Creating family heirlooms: A portrait session creates beautiful, high-quality photos that can be passed down through generations, becoming family heirlooms that tell the story of the family's history.
Overall, a portrait session is a great way to celebrate a child's birthday and create lasting memories that the family can cherish for years to come.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT AT ANY AGE?
I’m at the point in my life where I no longer feel the need to compare myself to others. I’m at the age where we start to see signs of age start to creep up on our faces.. and guess what? It doesn’t bother me anymore. I am embracing age. At any point in life, we should celebrate our age. Whether you are 5 or 55, it's important to capture these moments. Whether you think you are young or old, we will only be our youngest that we are today. Remember that, in 10 years from now, we will look back and say, "How young we were."
Celebrating birthdays is what we do! Capturing the beauty at any age! South Jersey's best photographer!
I use to workout like crazy and be thin. Now, I have learned to just be happy with who I am and workout for health.... not to lose another 20 pounds. Which I did lose a lot of the past year. Maybe too much weight. I’ve learned to love all the negative things I use to hate and be more present in the moment with folks, than worrying what I look like. I can now go out of the house without makeup and even 6 years ago that was an abomination. I no longer care what people think about my appearance and this is huge for me.
Celebrating a special birthday in South Jersey!
I find joy in the smaller things and it's the little things I find important in capturing. The moments. They are fleeting. It's all about creating memories for you and your children, or for yourself. YOU DESERVE TO BE HAPPY. My job is to just help you remember these important moments and to capture them. Make something special and monumental.
Let us create something magical for you!
Contact us today at Shooting Star. WE cover all areas of South Jersey, Cherry Hill, Washington Township, Medford, Woodstown, Mullica Hill. We would love to create something magical for you and your family!
Magical Winter Unicorn Experience 2021... Just Launched!
Unicorns.... It's what we do BEST around here. We have had folks come in from all over the country to be photographed with our real life unicorns! We truly like to make it a unique experience for everyone!
I truly enjoy seeing every child's face when they see the wonderment of their unicorn. It is truly incredible seeing magic unfold between your eyes and the interaction of child and unicorn. Each child falls in love and it melts my heart! I am still working on my little girl to do such a session and I think she's now ready!!! I want to post these all over my own wall of this art!
We hope to see you for this magical unicorn photography experience, this upcoming March! We cannot wait to capture some unique memories and portraits for you and your children!
With every single unicorn session, we bring dresses in girls sizes from 2-14 and headpieces. All you need to do, is show up and smile and have a great time! We will take care of the rest for you!
Until we meet again, South Jersey! Hope to work with you soon! Let's make this a magical unicorn experience for your princess or prince!
Dee
Owner of Shooting Star Photography
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