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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PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!!!! Maple Shade, New Jersey... here we come!
Hi Maple Shade, New Jersey! Hi! How are you? I just want to thank the business community of Maple Shade for warmly welcoming us into this lovely little town in South Jersey!
We cannot wait to be a part of beautiful Main Street. We're also looking forward to creating life-lasting magical memories for you and your family. This is our heart and our soul.
We want to be a part of your own family's heart and soul. We know 2020 was rough, but my goal is to take all that away. Offer you a warm welcome and not forget these moments.
Every session that is booked with us, we lovingly edit to perfection. Our goal is to make this completely customizable for you. We would love to hear your ideas.
Let's start this year off right. I think 2021 is going to be an incredible year. I cannot wait to put 2020 in the past. I am sure we all can relate!
Feel free to contact us, we will welcome you with open arms to the Shooting Star Photography family. Thank you for being a HUGE part of making this happen... South Jersey!!!
Fall Sessions In South Jersey are underway!
I have some very exciting news that I will be announcing shortly. However, we are now getting into our busy season! Which is FALL. It's everyone's favorite. Apple Cider, smores, hoodies, the crisp air. It's the time to unwind and to enjoy the cooler weather. There's nothing like this time of year in South Jersey.
Whenever I try to capture children, I like to get them in their own environment. Often times, it is best to take a step back and let children be their natural selfs. They ALWAYS make for the best portraits. Kids being kids. Enjoying nature and just being present.
Right now, there is no time like the present to capture these fast and fleeting moments of your children. They grow up in a blink of an eye. I tend to sit back and watch the magic unfold with children. Let them be kids for a bit, before we get to those cheesy smiles. It helps to get a more relaxed image and the child well tend to be more relaxed and eased.
This 2020 year, has been a trying year for all families. However, don't let these moments get away. Let them enjoy the fresh air. Dress up a little bit.. and enjoy life a bit.
As with any photographer, patience is virtue. Don't just run up into these kiddos faces and start shooting. Let them interact with the environment around them and then ease into things. The magic will then unfold.
I hope to see you this fall. We have a few sessions left and we would love to see you and capture some beautiful memories! Give us a shout! We'd love to speak with you about creating some magic for you and your family!
Until we meet again!!! Happy Shooting! -Dee Giumetti
Shooting Star Photography- New Jersey
Merry Christmas and New Year!
2020 Wow. Can you even freaking believe it? I can’t even express what has happened in the past decade. Lots of ups and downs and sadness/death. Happy times, bad times and all those in between.
My decade was a whirlwind.. from being twice-published (you can actually find my books on Amazon and at Barnes and Nobles) to of course tragedy. However, I am still alive and kicking and I am not finished yet!
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Lollipop lady in Philadelphia
I think on days like today... New Year’s Day, we take a moment to reflect on our past and reassess our needs and what we want dearly in our future. In life, I want happiness and I also wish for happiness for every family that comes my way. Everyone goes through life's challenges and everyone has suffered losses. My goal is to just try to make each and every day better for myself, my family and my friends!
This 2020 year, I have a burning desire to just do better. Do better for my clients, my family and just in life. A healthy mind and healthy body sort of thing. I've already started the process a few weeks ago and took time for myself to just get in a healthy place. I'm now working out and losing weight. I feel happier and lighter... and have learned to eliminate stress. I honestly feel like a brand new person. I feel like I can offer a different kind of energy moving ahead, to better my services and my clients. It's amazing what positivity can bring and how it can change your life!
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Little girl twirling in her red dress on the Streets of Philadelphia
As I look back on all the families I have worked with, it's pretty incredible to see each family grow. I mean grow like 6 feet tall growth, from a little boy and to essentially a man. I had a recent session like this and it made me step back and look at my life and to make the changes I need personally to move ahead. I virtually took off a few weeks (of course still working behind the scenes), but this time off, was a great time of reflection and for inner peace.
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Lollipop licks on a Christmas day!
I truly hope everyone in the Philadephia area had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! My goal is to post one blog post a day for at least this month of January!
Thanks for stopping by and talk soon! I am truly humbled to be here and have another great year! Happy New Year!
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