New Jersey Maternity Session in the Wildflowers

A Blissful Maternity Photo Session among Wildflowers in Salem County, NJ

In the heart of Salem County, New Jersey, amidst the vibrant splendor of wildflowers, an enchanting maternity photo session unfolded, celebrating the anticipation and joy of a growing family. The picturesque landscape served as the perfect backdrop, enhancing the magical atmosphere for this momentous occasion.

Family maternity session capture in the wildflower field in Salem County, NJ.

As the sun kissed the sprawling meadow, we captured the sheer excitement radiating from the glowing parents-to-be. With beaming smiles and sparkling eyes, Dad and Mom embraced the upcoming arrival of their new baby brother or sister. Their genuine joy and love for each other set the tone for this captivating session.

What made this maternity shoot truly heartwarming was the incorporation of the entire family, especially brother and sister. Their anticipation palpable, they eagerly looked forward to the newest addition to their family. The session captured their blossoming bond and the sense of wonder that a sibling-to-be brings.

Beautiful sunsets and an incredibly dressed family.

Amidst the sea of wildflowers, Mom shone like a beacon of beauty, accentuated by a stunning green velvet dress. The flowing fabric gracefully embraced her growing baby bump, emphasizing the miracle of life and the serene vitality of the natural surroundings. With every step she took, the sunlight played harmoniously with the velvety textures, casting a luminous glow upon her.

Every moment of this maternity photo session was meticulously crafted to encapsulate the essence of this family's journey. The soft whispers of the wind, the vibrant bursts of floral hues, and the warmth of the golden hour all conspired to create an ethereal setting that mirrored the profound love and anticipation that filled the air.

Mom and dad expecting another beautiful bundle of joy to bring to the addition of the family.

Maternity Session FAQs

Here at Shooting Star Photography LLC, we understand that maternity photos are a cherished way to celebrate this beautiful and transformative time in your life. To ensure that you have the best experience possible, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our maternity sessions. Read on to find answers to some of your burning questions!

This one is my favorite of all the photographs from this maternity shoot!

Mom with her babies and another on the way!

1. Do you provide maternity dress options?

Yes, we do! We have a lovely collection of maternity dresses that our clients can choose from for their sessions. These dresses are specially designed to flatter and showcase your baby bump beautifully. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident during your photo shoot.

2. Can we incorporate the entire family, including the mom, dad, and siblings?

Absolutely! We believe that capturing the love and excitement of the entire family during this special time is essential. We encourage you to include your partner and any older siblings in your maternity session. The resulting photos will not only showcase your growing belly but also the bond and joy shared within your family.

3. When is a good time for maternity photos?

We typically recommend scheduling your maternity session between 32 to 34 weeks of pregnancy. This time frame strikes a balance between showcasing your beautiful baby bump and ensuring that you are still comfortable and able to move freely during the shoot. However, we understand that every pregnancy is unique, so we are flexible and open to accommodating your specific needs and preferences.

4. How long do maternity sessions usually last?

Our maternity sessions typically last around 1 hour. This duration allows us to capture a variety of poses, locations, and outfit changes while ensuring that you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the experience. We want you to feel at ease throughout the entire session and encourage you to take breaks whenever needed.

5. Where can we have our maternity session?

The location for your maternity session is entirely up to you. Whether you prefer an outdoor setting, such as a scenic park or beach, or the comfort of your own home, we are happy to accommodate your preference. We can discuss potential locations during the planning phase to ensure we capture the atmosphere that aligns with your vision.

6. How soon after the session can we expect to see our photos?

We know anticipation can be high, and you're eager to see the stunning images from your maternity session. . The proofing gallery will generally be ready within two to three days, you’ll choose your images and then we meticulously edit and retouch to ensure you receive the highest quality photos.

We hope these frequently asked questions have provided you with the information you were seeking. If you have any additional queries or would like to schedule your maternity session, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We can't wait to capture this memorable time in your life and create lifelong treasures for you and your family!

Twirling in the wildflowers. I love how the light is in her hair!

All smiles with little brother! Cheeeeeeese!

Last capture of the evening in the flowers!

At Shooting Star Photography LLC, we strive to create a visual narrative that encapsulates the unique story of each family. The maternity photo session in Salem County, NJ, among the wildflowers was a testament to our dedication and passion as we captured the pure joy, love, and excitement surrounding the imminent arrival of a new baby.

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

Shooting Star Photography

Woodstown NJ | Maternity | Family photo session

Capturing the Beauty of Maternity: A Family Moment in Woodstown, NJ

We had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful family maternity session back in the spring in a wildflower field near the Shoemaker School in Woodstown, NJ. The location provided a picturesque backdrop, creating the perfect setting for this special occasion.
The pregnant mother looked absolutely radiant, exuding a natural beauty that was enhanced by the vibrant colors of the wildflowers. The children were dressed in lovely shades of blue, complementing their mother's elegant pink attire. Their affection for each other was evident, creating heartwarming moments that were a joy to capture.
The session was filled with laughter, tender moments, and a sense of anticipation for the newest family member. Overall, it was a truly stunning experience, and we feel privileged to have been a part of capturing such a beautiful and meaningful family moment.

Love this shot. Little guy with the funny smile. big sis being silly. It’s a great natural shot of the family! I think I said a frog jumped on my head because the look on this kid’s face is priceless!

Hugs with mommy! WE always have to get mom with just the kiddos!

Ring around the Rosie in a South Jersey meadow.

My favorite formal shot of this fam! We got everyone smiling.

Why is getting family portraits important? 

Family sessions are my lifeblood here! I love seeing families grow like this family here. It is truly a fun and captivating job. I like getting real smiles. Have the kids do fun things and play. I try not to make it a job, but fun for all involved.

I devised a list on why I think family photography portraits are important for several reasons. Here are some reasons why getting family portraits can be valuable:

1. Capturing memories: Family photography portraits allow you to capture special moments with your loved ones that you can cherish for a lifetime. Photographs can serve as a way to remember the happy times you shared as a family, even as years go by.

2. Documenting growth: Family photography portraits can help you document how your family has grown and changed over the years. Looking back at old family photos can help you see how your children have grown, how your family has expanded, and how everyone has evolved.

3. Creating a legacy: Family photography portraits can be passed down from generation to generation, creating a lasting legacy that connects your family across time. Isn’t it cool looking back at these photographs? Really neat treasured keepsakes.

4. Boosting self-esteem: Family photography portraits can boost your self-esteem and help you feel good about yourself and your family. They can serve as a reminder of how much you are loved and appreciated by those closest to you. I’ll make everyone feel like gods and goddesses!

5. Strengthening family bonds: Family photography portraits can serve as a way to strengthen family bonds by bringing everyone together and creating shared memories. They can also be a fun and enjoyable way to spend time together as a family.

Overall, family photography portraits are a great way to capture special moments, document growth, create a lasting legacy, boost self-esteem, and strengthen family bonds.

More smiling faces! Woo hoo!

Solo shot time! Isn’t she a cutie? she’s wearing Joyfolie. I love their dress styles!

Hello cutie!!!

She just wanted to play and pick the flowers.

Last total family shot! They really are a beautiful family.

Had to get a beautiful shot of mom! I love maternity sessions!

Capturing Milestones in Photography

Photo shooting milestones are important because they capture important moments in a person's life that can never be repeated. Milestones such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, and the birth of a child are all significant events that are worth documenting with professional photography. I’ve done it all, photographed it all!

By capturing these moments with high-quality photos, you can create lasting memories that can be cherished for years to come. Milestone photos can also serve as a way to remember and celebrate important milestones in your life and the lives of your loved ones. I know just how important that is with losing a friend this year!

Moreover, milestone photos can be used to mark personal growth and progress, such as documenting a child's growth through their first year of life or capturing the transformation of a high school senior into a young adult. These photos can be a source of pride and inspiration, reminding you of your achievements and how far you've come. Like this here. Adding a new member of the family is such a big moment!

Your New Jersey Maternity Photographer

In summary, photo shooting milestones are important because they capture significant moments in our lives, preserve memories, celebrate personal growth, and can serve as a source of inspiration and pride.

Book your family session today! We’d love to create something magical for you! We will have fun!!!! Dance, smile, jiggle, wiggle and roll over! Haha!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

Shooting Star Photography

Update in Shooting Star Photography - Maternity Session Land!

Maternity Sessions have been rocking in South Jersey

It's been a whirlwind this last week with many ups and downs and cliffs in between! We have had so many inquiries the last few weeks and we're unfortunately having to turn some folks away at this time! In an effort for less inquiries, I have had to raise my prices in hopes that inquiries will decrease a bit.For anyone inquiring, right now, the schedule is looking pretty full for the rest of the year! We do have very limited session availability at this time and we are almost booked out for the rest of this calendar year.

Spring has sprung!

facebook update on Maternity Sessions!

 If you would like to book for 2016, we have now opened up the calendar for next year! It is recommended that you do so, if you wish to work with us!!  I hate having to turn folks away! Today, alone, I have had to turn 4 clients away. We just don't have the open availability at this time for the dates of inquiry! I guess in a way... I should thank all of you and for your general support!  It has been one entirely crazy year. In over 2 and a half months, I will be at my one year anniversary with photography. However, that was just the portfolio stage. I did not start charging people until February of this year.  

I would never have imagined that in less than a year later, I would have to turn business away and be as booked out as I  currently am!From this day forward, I will be cutting back a bit on sessions and to spend time with my growing family!  I have a one year old and a just turned 4 year old.  I don't want to miss these days as they go by too quick! This was my goal from the get go.  I am currently going on about 5-7 sessions a week and honestly, I have burned out. It has become a full time job with up to working 60 or more hours a week.  

I recently took off a few days to spend time with family and had a lot of time to think things through in the direction I want this business to go!A few things...  We have recently received a huge shipment of props.  Some birthday props, some beautiful pieces like wagons, step stools, and even a boat. Yes, a boat! We will be putting it in our stream and doing sessions with it! It is a handmade one of a kind!!!  We've made some investments in a new camera, a few beautiful and unique vintage lenses, and even have taken some recent photography workshops! 

 In terms of maternity sessions, we are offering custom and one of a kind unique sessions! We have invested in some beautiful handmade gowns and will be available to anyone who wants a maternity session!  We have many color choices and sizes to choose from!In terms of locations,  I have scouted all over South Jersey and I've even written 2 books!

 I recently worked out an arrangement with a few private property owners so that I can use them for my sessions.  I think my clients are really going to love them!!!!!Nothing is going to change when it comes to service!  That's my number one goal in this and that is to always give 100%!  It's just that we have decided to scale back a bit!  We can't do it all! It's been very difficult having to turn folks away, but I hope that you understand! I can no longer go on doing so many sessions a week! It takes a lot out of you! 

Hopefully, we will see you next year?!?!?!  Or maybe this year? Who knows?Thank you for choosing me and my services! I truly love what I do and I feel very blessed to be able to continue doing what I love to do!  Thank you, South Jersey!!! I truly appreciate it! 

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee Giumetti     

My First Little Newborn!

Outdoor Newborn Session in Alloway, NJ: A Serene Capture of Motherhood

Date: July 1st

We recently had the incredible opportunity to capture the precious moments of a newborn's first outdoor session in Alloway, NJ. The session unfolded beautifully, complete with tender moments between a loving mother and her newborn daughter. The picturesque location, combined with the pure innocence and beauty of the little girl, resulted in a collection of breathtaking photographs that will surely be treasured forever.

Alloway, NJ served as an idyllic backdrop for this outdoor newborn session. With its tranquil countryside charm and captivating natural scenery, it was the perfect setting to capture the essence of motherhood and the delicate beauty of a newborn. Surrounded by vibrant trees, rolling hills, and the soft whisper of a gentle breeze, the atmosphere added an ethereal touch to the photographs.
Accompanied by a team of skilled photographers from Shooting Star Photography LLC, we embarked on this magical journey to encapsulate the special bond between mother and child. As the session began, the love and joy radiating from the mother were undeniable, filling the air with warmth and tenderness.

I carefully orchestrated the poses and ambiance to create enchanting moments worth cherishing for a lifetime. Against the backdrop of nature's splendor, we captured the mother cradling her newborn daughter in her arms, their eyes locked in an unspoken connection. The soft sunlight filtering through the trees cast a warm glow on their faces, accentuating their radiant smiles.
As the day progressed, we ventured into various spots, taking advantage of the breathtaking scenery around us. A picturesque meadow added a touch of whimsy, while a gentle stream became the perfect setting for some serene and candid moments. With each click of the camera, we managed to encapsulate the purest emotions evoked by this fleeting stage of motherhood.

The outdoor session not only created a visually stunning narrative, but also reflected the bond that had already formed between mother and child. The gentle touches, affectionate whispers, and adoring gazes spoke volumes about the unbreakable connection this pair shared. Every photograph became a precious memory etched in time, conveying a story of love and cherished beginnings.
The beautiful capture achieved during this outdoor newborn session in Alloway, NJ undoubtedly exceeded our expectations. Through skillful composition, impeccable timing, and the enchanting charm of nature, we managed to preserve an extraordinary chapter of life. The little girl, with her innocence and vulnerability, was the star of the session, embodying the wonder of new beginnings.

As Shooting Star Photography LLC, it was an honor to be part of this intimate journey and to capture the essence of this special bond between mother and child. The photographs obtained during the outdoor session will be cherished by the family for generations to come, serving as a timeless reminder of the beauty and joy that accompany welcoming a new life into the world.

Go to sleep little baby!

Stunning mama with her newborn baby!

Precious llittle newborn. Sound asleep.

Sweet baby snail in the cornfields of Alloway.

Passed out and sleeping in this new world they came into!

I LOVE capturing moments and I love being a photographer here in South Jersey! I enjoy working with people and putting smiles on their faces!  There is something as a photographer you feel all giddy inside about and sometimes it brings you to tears!  I had a recent newborn session that did that.

This location is on private grounds and have permission to shoot here! There is a cornfield and open sky and is just lovely here in South Jersey!  I can't wait to do fall shoots here among the corn! 

A family member just had their little one arrive into the world and they asked me to personally do this for them... The only thing is... I do not do newborns, but they entrusted me to do this for them.Normally, before each session I am as calm as a cucumber.  It's true... I feel at ease and am confident going into every session... but for this one... I was a mess! I think it was because I did not want to let my family down and really wanted to create beautiful images like all the other newborn photographers out there!

 Of course, I'm not going to be like the ones who have done it for a very long time, but I was set out to do the best I could do... Oh and try it outdoors!  Not in the studio as most do in our area!I wanted to challenge myself fully on this... and that I did!  I wanted to give beautiful photos that I know will be treasured and I hope to have captured that!When this little gal showed up for her session, she was just 12 days old! She was alert, but I told mama to give her a good feeding (milk coma) and to make sure her diaper was dry. Then we took her outside!One thing is, if doing in the studio, you have to make sure it is HOT.  

I mean scorching hot to where you are sweating to get a baby to sleep sometimes!  This is why outdoor is great this time of year! It's summer and we had some heat!As soon as she came outside... ZONK! She went out like a light! She did not wake up at all!  We were able to get some great shots for mom and dad that they will treasure forever and they love their images!!!I wanted to do it among a cornfield that we have in South Jersey, in natural light, and I'm very odd, but I love 4 o'clock sun. Now this is the time when we had that nasty storm come through and by 5pm everything went dark and the wind came howling through! So within one whole hour we were able to get this finished and complete!  

With different sets!I may have to try this again sometime as it was a lot of fun and I loved utilizing our great outdoors, here in New Jersey!  This little girl is going to be so loved by our family and am so grateful to welcome her to it and to see her grow!As a photographer, I love being able to gift to those I care about!  I am so thrilled that they had faith in me to do this for them as this was my first!  For my first, I think I did pretty decent, considering some of the work I've seen out there for first timers! Every session, I just try to get better and better and learn from it... Who knows? Maybe I'll be a premiere tog in the area someday!I want to be a great maternity photographer here in our area... and am working on it being my specialty!  Stay tuned for that! I have a ton of great concepts that I will be utilizing soon and am very, very, very, excited for what is to come! Woo Hoo!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

Maternity Session in South Jersey!

Beautiful Maternity Session in Cherry Hill, NJ.

Hi South Jersey!

We had an awesome time a few weeks ago!

We had a full day event of Cherry blossoms in one of my scouted locations! This was a maternity session I shot during this mini session! And boy did mom rock it out!  I am trying to get more things up here on this blog, but business has been busy.. which is a great thing!!   I love spring and I love cherry blossoms.

I came upon this site a few years ago while working in the area and just had to do a photo session here.  This was a sold out mini session that I offered!  There are miles and miles of these beautiful trees lining the street.  It's absolutely to die for! Folks come from all around to photograph these lovely trees.  They are the same trees they use in Washington D.C.

Here are some photographs from that maternity session!  I hope that you will enjoy!  I cannot wait to do this again next year at the same beautiful location!  Mom was lucky to have these done in time as she went into labor just a few days later!   My favorites were these!!  Not bad for only 30 minutes of shooting time, eh?!

A beauty among the beautiful blossoms in NJ.

Kisses to the belly bump among the cherry blossoms in South Jersey.

Relaxing and smiling for their new bundle of joy among the cherry blossoms in NJ.

Mama to be at her maternity shoot with her husband. Love her heels!

Strike a maternity pose in New Jersey.

Mama to be looks beautiful for her maternity session in Cherry Hill, NJ.

New Jersey maternity photo session in the cherry blossoms.

Beautiful mama maternity session with her husband in Cherry Hill, NJ.

I've got a ton of maternity shoots in the pipeline and one more that I have to add and get up on here! It was just as lovely as this session here!  I have so many things I want to try and the creative juices are just coming alive lately!!   Can't wait to show them!!!   I am also going to be photographing the little bambina that arrived shortly! I guarantee this baby is gorgeous... Well, look at mom and dad!! Holy moly!  

Capture the beauty of motherhood amidst the delicate charm of cherry blossoms in Cherry Hill, NJ! We are thrilled to offer you the perfect backdrop for your maternity photo shoot, where you can embrace the serenity and love that awaits your growing family. The blooming cherry trees in all their splendor will create a dreamy and captivating setting for your treasured memories. Let Shooting Star Photography LLC accompany you on this joyous journey and freeze this moment in time with our expertly crafted images. We can't wait to capture your radiant glow and the anticipation of the new addition that's about to bloom in your life. Get ready to cherish these pictures forever!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee