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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South Jersey Photography Beach Workshop- May 20th

New Jersey Photography Beach Workshop

Join me on my beach journey and learn my secrets as I teach you the art of beach photography in this workshop on May 20th. As the "queen of beach" in the fine art industry, I'll take you through my entire process, from finding the perfect shot to the final edit.

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2023 Beach PhotographyWorkshop in New Jersey

We'll start at 6:30pm and continue until sunset, shooting under the pier shots, one mermaid, one family, and one child couture. You'll gain insight into my creative process and learn what to look for when capturing stunning beach photos.

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Join me for some fun!

After the workshop, I'll take you through my entire editing process and record a live video of me editing one of our images and send it via dropbox. 

To ensure a high-quality, personalized experience, I'm only offering four spots for this workshop. You'll need a full-frame camera, and I'm familiar with Sony, Canon, and Nikon systems. A 50mm or 85mm lens is preferred, but I can teach you on any system or lens.

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Beautiful sea waves and salty air at the Jersey Shore.

The workshop will be held in Atlantic City, NJ, and the cost is $500 with a non-refundable/transferable deposit of $200. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from the best in the industry.

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Here are some testimonials from previous workshop participants:

- Stephanie had the opportunity to take her first workshop with Dee last year. She was impressed by her eagerness to help and her incredible patience when it came to explaining concepts that she found difficult to understand.

- Joanne recently had an amazing one-on-one class with Dee learning her camera. She left the workshop feeling excited and inspired, eagerly looking forward to using her newfound knowledge to create breathtaking masterpieces. -

Meg had a truly wonderful day with Dee as her teacher. She appreciated her guidance and expertise, knowing that what she learned during the workshop would serve as the foundation for capturing more beautiful images in the future.

To book the workshop and for more information, please click the button below. 

Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Happy Shooting!

Dee

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Photography Mentoring- Learn to hand-edit in only 25min from beginning to end. Philadelphia Edit

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Learn to edit magic and dreamy portraits in, "Philly Style." I hope to see your beautiful creations. Please share your images when finished!

I just opened up my editing shop so you can learn how to edit images like these in record time. This is a video to keep on hand. No actions are used and everything is completed edited from scratch. These edits can be completed in less than 25 minutes. With no actions needed or used. If using actions, can definitely speed up your process.

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Sisters having fun in the city!

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Follow this link above to the editing video.

I just opened up my editing shop so you can learn how to edit images like these in record time. This is a video to keep on hand. No actions are used and everything is completed edited from scratch. These edits can be completed in less than 25 minutes. With no actions needed or used. If using actions, can definitely speed up your process.

Learn to edit magic and dreamy portraits in, "Philly Style." I hope to see your beautiful creations.

Girls just having fun in Philadelphia. Love these city sessions.

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Work it girl... on the runway... in Philly love the attitude. Her sass is undeniable!

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I think blue is a great color on her!

Love this little lady.

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The sassy is strong and fierce.

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Before image... Pre-edits. Learn to hand-edit this image. This goes to show you what you can do in photoshop and all by yourself!

I would love for you to share your before and afters. From learning from the video. If you have any questions, I am always available to assist. I want you to have fun and want you to learn a few new tricks, when it comes to photoshop!

You can use these techniques anywhere in the city. Remember you backgrounds should be cool as the city generally shoots cool and your subject always warm.

Happy Shooting my friends and fellow photographers :)

Dee

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Photography Classes in South Jersey

Even if you have a point and shoot, you can learn to take better photographs! I started out in landscape photography and just recently, have been getting into portraiture. I've published two books on my landscape photography while exploring South Jersey.I will show you how to care for your camera investment and the basics to truly keep you motivated! I know some cameras can be intimidating, but after one "class" with me, you will see that it isn't so intimidating!

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I love some of the beautiful architecture and churches we have in the South Jersey area.

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You just never know what we'll encounter around South Jersey!

I know many folks have just received a nice, new, and shiny camera for Christmas, or as a birthday present and don't know how to use it!  If you are looking to take better photos, to get into manual mode, or just take better pictures of your children and grandchildren, you've come to the right place!I have been offering classes, in South Jersey, for quite some time now. 

I will provide you with the training and most importantly, the confidence in going forward in your photography journey.I have been a photographer for years and my work has been showcased all over South Jersey. 

Even if you have a point and shoot, you can learn to take better photographs!   I started out in landscape photography and just recently, have been getting into portraiture.  I've published two books on my landscape photography while exploring South Jersey.I will show you how to care for your camera investment and the basics to truly keep you motivated!  I know some cameras can be intimidating, but after one "class" with me, you will see that it isn't so intimidating! 

I will also give you some valuable keepsakes that you can use as a resource to learn even more!I will be offering group classes in where we go out on an adventure and take photographs of beautiful buildings, landscapes. or people throughout South Jersey.  Plus, this is a great opportunity to meet other hobbyists that are into the same interests and want to learn!You will learn about lighting, exposure, technique, and general composition in how it applies in photography. 

Plus, you will learn your camera!

Classes will be forming shortly!  It will be a fun experience for all!  We will get to explore something new and to learn how to photograph!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

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