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.

Vintage Pop Shop Photography Sessions- Cape May, New Jersey
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Vintage Pop Shop Photography Sessions- Cape May, New Jersey

Vintage Pop Shop Photography Sessions- Cape May, New Jersey

Vintage Vibes at Stewart's Root Beer Restaurant

Ahhh. Last year... (before covid struck down on us hard) we had some gorgeous pop shop vintage sessions in gorgeous Cape May, New Jersey! THESE WERE SOLD OUT WITHIN MINUTES, but I guess you can see why!

These were absolutely soooo much fun to do. All of my clients dressed to the NINES and it definitely showed on camera. Our shoot took place at my friend's shop, Stewart's Root Beer in downtown Cape May, New Jersey. It was a former bank building, converted into the vintage pop shop that you see on camera.

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It may have snowed outside, but it’s always warm and beautiful somewhere 🌿✨ One of my favorite parts of being a photographer is finding little pockets of magic no matter the season. Winter doesn’t mean we have to stop creating. It just
Snow day mood: Kids running through the house like they just escaped prison. Parents googling when does school reopen by 8:17am. The energy level today is basically this photo. Wild. Happy. Slightly feral. Zero listening skills. And honestly I lov