NJ Shore Spectacular Family Portrait Session

A Photographer’s Dream at the Jersey Shore.

Playing in the sand at the New Jersey Shore. Loved this beach photography session!

The Jersey Shore is a popular vacation destination located along the coast of New Jersey. It offers miles of sandy beaches, a lively boardwalk, and a plethora of fun activities for the entire family. One of the best ways to capture your memories is through Jersey Shore beach portraits.

Looking out at the Atlantic Ocean. Dolphins were dancing this night!

Love this beautiful capture of both sisters!

Capturing the Joy of Three Playful Siblings

We had the privilege of capturing the heartwarming moments of three remarkable children. Meet these incredible kiddos who radiate joy and innocence, making for a truly memorable photoshoot.

The kiddos enjoying their beach session and all smiles under Steel Pier in Atlantic City, NJ.

Double the Fun with the Twin Sisters

This dynamic duo shines brighter than the sun itself. These lovely twin sisters bring twice the joy, laughter, and fun to any adventure. Dressed in similar tutu du monde outfits that beautifully complement their blonde and brunette hair. Together, they exude a captivating energy that creates an effortless harmony in every frame.

The bond between these two sisters is undeniable; their smiles mirror one another, while their sparkling eyes are filled with pure mischief. You can almost hear their laughter echoing through the photographs as they splash in the crystal-clear water and build sandcastles with unwavering determination.

Smiling away on the Jersey Shore Beach.

The Energetic, Adorable Brother

In the midst of these incredible twins stands their charming brother, an uncontainable burst of energy and curiosity. While he may be older, his youthful exuberance matches theirs perfectly. With his sandy blond hair glistening in the sunlight and an infectious smile that radiates joy, this little gentleman grabs your attention from the moment you lay eyes on him.
The brother's enthusiasm for life is contagious. Whether he's digging deep into the sand, playfully splashing in the water, or chasing seagulls along the shore, his spirit is never dampened. His love for his sisters is obvious, always making sure to include them in his escapades while sharing secret childhood jokes and grinning mischievously.

We are all smiles for our magical beach portraits in NJ.

Atlantic City | An Unforgettable Adventure

Witnessing these three siblings together creates an atmosphere of magic and excitement. With sand between their toes and the soft sound of waves crashing against the shore, time seems to stand still as they create everlasting memories. Their laughter fills the air as they embrace every moment in their playful exploration, reminding us all to indulge our inner child.

You got to have fun on the Atlantic City Boardwalk!

The children enjoying the breeze at the Jersey Shore.

Our team at Shooting Star Photography LLC was honored to be part of this incredible day, capturing the magic of these three amazing kiddos. These photographs will forever serve as a testament to the precious bond shared by these siblings, an enduring reminder of the joy and love they radiate.

If you're looking for heartwarming moments frozen in time, contact us at Shooting Star Photography LLC. We exist to capture the beauty and treasured moments of life, just like we did for these wonderful children.

Love tutu du monde for beach portraits and I love how she’s looking out at the ocean in Atlantic City, NJ.

Ocean City, NJ Portraits

It is such a fantastic place to start your Jersey Shore vacation.

Known as America's Greatest Family Resort, Ocean City boasts a wide range of activities and attractions, including a 2.5-mile-long boardwalk, amusement parks, water parks, mini-golf courses, and excellent restaurants. The town also has one of the cleanest and safest beaches on the East Coast, making it an ideal location for a family vacation.

These kids… crack me up!

When it comes to Jersey Shore beach portraits, timing is everything. The best time to schedule your portrait session is during the golden hour, which is an hour before sunset when the sun casts a beautiful golden glow across the beach. The golden hour provides the perfect lighting for capturing stunning and memorable photos of your family.

There are several great beaches along the Jersey Shore that are perfect for beach portraits. Brigantine, Avalon, Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Sea Isle, Cape May, and Wildwood are just a few of the many options available. Each of these beaches has its own unique features and scenery, such as dunes, lighthouses, and jetties, providing the perfect backdrop for your photos.

Can you believe this kid is now over 6 foot tall? he sky rocketed after this session!

Need to twirl my sisters… Check.. Mom… you owe me!

Under the pier and beautiful lighting.

All smiles and a nice dip from a hot day with our beach photo shoot. We had soooo much fun!

In addition to beach portraits, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy along the Jersey Shore. Gillian's Wonderland Pier, Playland's Castaway Cove, and Morey's Piers are just a few of the amusement parks that offer a variety of rides and attractions for kids of all ages. The boardwalks are lined with shops, restaurants, and arcades, providing endless entertainment options for the whole family.

Overall, the Jersey Shore and Ocean City NJ offer an excellent vacation destination for families looking for a fun and memorable summer vacation. Be sure to book your beach portrait session during the golden hour to capture the perfect family photo and don't forget to explore all that the Jersey Shore has to offer!

Happy Shooting, My Friends!

Dee Giumetti

Shooting Star Photography

Best Beach Photographer in New Jersey

Ahem. Cough cough… anyone can lay claim as to the best beach photographer in New Jersey. However, I really try to be the BEST. I want to give my clients the BEST and I want them to have the BEST experience. So am I really the best? I guess that’s for you to decide. We do know we love the Jersey shore and our summers here so why not capture the same for other families?

You can see all the fun we do here and the pastel colors we like to incorporate into our beach sessions. Hip hip hooray, it is all about having fun!

Best beach photographer in New Jersey! WE are called the "queen of beach" in the photography industry. People fly from all over to do business with us! I like being called the beach queen. I do love my sessions on the beach!

There is something magical about the beach. We all enjoy it. It's pretty much a standard of the summer... going to the Jersey shore and relaxing at the beach. I spent YEARS learning beach photography and well, now I teach it. Photographers will tell you, this is the HARDEST thing to learn... beach photography. Due to the blinding light. the sun bouncing off the sand, the water and the open spaces.

It's one thing I have PERFECTED over the years and it's what drives my business every summer. Beach Sessions at the Jersey shore.

Whether you are at the Jersey shore on vacation, or like to go "down the shore" for the weekend, we got you covered on beautiful family beach portraits!

We service Ocean City, Sea Isle, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Cape May, Wildwood and the shore towns in between. Let us create something magical for you this summer!!! ALL CLIENTS get access to our boutique luxury wardrobe, so you don't need to even buy anything for your session. Let us take care of it for you.

All clients in these images are wearing from our client wardrobe! WE bring them to you for your magical New Jersey beach session! Let us create this magic for you and your family. It's what we love to do at Shooting Star Photography. Contact us today for your South Jersey portrait needs!

Fine art whimsical beach portraits with families at the Jersey Shore can create beautiful and memorable keepsakes for years to come. Here are some tips on how to capture these types of portraits:

1. Find a photographer: Look for a photographer who specializes in fine art beach portraits and has experience working with families. Check their portfolio to make sure their style aligns with what you are looking for.

2. Choose a location: Consider choosing a location that is meaningful to your family or that has a beautiful backdrop for your portraits. Some popular spots for beach portraits in South Jersey include Ocean City, Cape May, and Wildwood.

3. Coordinate outfits: Coordinate your family's outfits to create a cohesive look for your portraits. Choose colors that complement each other and avoid wearing busy patterns or logos.

4. Consider props: Props can add a fun and whimsical touch to your beach portraits. Bring along items like beach balls, umbrellas, or other beach-themed items that can add a playful element to your photos.

5. Embrace natural light: The beach provides plenty of natural light, which can create a beautiful and ethereal look for your portraits. Work with your photographer to schedule your session during the golden hour, which is the hour just before sunset when the light is soft and warm.

6. Have fun: The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy the experience with your family. Relax and let your personalities shine through in your portraits, and you'll end up with beautiful and meaningful keepsakes that you can cherish for years to come.

Magical Wildwood, New Jersey Sessions! Love those Wildwood days. Don’t you?

Mommy and me session at the Jersey shore!

Brother and sister shoot at Atlantic City, New Jersey!!!

If you got this far… bless your heart! Haha! However, as you can see we take beach photography seriously! Let’s have some fun this summer and make this the best beach portrait session of your life! I’ll treat you to some salt water taffy, if that’s your thing. After our shoot.

Happy shooting, my friends!

Dee

ocean city photographer

LOVE seeing my client's work displayed in their homes!

I truly love seeing my South Jersey and Philadelphia area clients... my "art work" displayed in their homes. It honestly makes me want to print out more of my own family's, as it's something I don't particularly do myself and I know it's something my own kids like to see displayed in my own household. So when I see others do it, print out my work, it truly makes me smile from ear to ear.

There's nothing more awesome and gives you a sense of pride to see your work displayed and for my clients to WANT to put up in the walls of their home.

Here's a beautiful family that I have worked with over the years. I LOVE them so much. It's an honor EVERY TIME I GET TO PHOTOGRAPH THEM. The connection and love they have for one another is absolutely wonderful.

Beautiful beach session canvas, hung on client's wall!!!

Beautiful peony sessions that I offer every single year to my clients. Located in South Jersey!

Jersey shore beach sessions, sea isle city photographers, ocean city new jersey premiere family photographer.

As you can see, it's an honor to work with this beautiful family! I get to see them next week! Very excited to see them again!

If you would like to book a session with us, we have a few spots left for our 2020 year! We would love to see you! Once again, we will be in our studio in Maple Shade, New Jersey... effective November 1st! Stop on in and say hi!!!!

Until our next adventure and happy shooting!
Dee

Shooting Star Photography

South Jersey's most awesome family photographer

New and Starting Photography? Some Motivation:)

Getting into Photography… as a newbie. 

New Jersey Beach Sessions :)

You’ll find yourself in situations and ask yourself, “How did I get here? How am I going to pull this off?”

But your confidence will grow.

You just need to walk past the emotional wall — the electrical fence — which paralyzes and imprisons 99% of people.

Because people remain imprisoned, they doubt themselves. They develop a victim mentality.

Their confidence crumbles.

Rather than building the life they want, the settle for the life they have.

Rather than living in an environment created by them, they live in an environment created for them.

If you want something different, you need to act different. It doesn’t matter how you feel in the moment.

If that life is different than what you have now, you can expect it will feel terrible. You haven’t yet adapted to your new life.

What do you expect?

Change is always an uncomfortable transition — until you develop a tolerance for change, uncertainty, and even fear.

Are you willing to go there?

How big is the emotional roller-coaster of life you’re going to ride? Small rises and dips? Or huge rises, drops, spins, and twists? Life is meant to be lived, emotions are meant to be felt and experienced. You get to design the roller-coaster.

Do you want the result bad enough that you’re willing to feel absurd, horrible, amazing, ridiculous, and stupid to get there?

Or, would you prefer feeling safe and regretful?

The choice is yours. But everything you want is available. And the more extreme the emotional shock you’re willing to walk through, the faster you’ll get the results you’re seeking.

No matter how “successful” you become, trusting yourself never gets easier. In fact, it only gets harder with more external noise and pressure. But you will never be happy with yourself or satisfied with your work if you don’t do what you truly felt inspired to do.

Remember this.. as you are deciding what type of photography interests you. Your most honest work will always be your best work. More than likely, it will also be your most successful work.

Enjoy this journey.. you will fail.. and you will succeed... such is the rollercoaster of life.

Beach Sessions and Being Successful in this Photography Business

Beach photography is sooooo hard to master. Often times, many photographers struggle getting it right. There are a ton of elements that go into it. From the sun to the wind, to the sand an water. There is a lot of elements at play to get it right. This is why I have done beach photography justice.

Soooo what is really stopping you from trying? Or going out and doing it... ?

You’ll find yourself in situations and ask yourself, “How did I get here? How am I going to pull this off?”

But your confidence will grow.

You just need to walk past the emotional wall — the electrical fence — which paralyzes and imprisons 99% of people.

Because people remain imprisoned, they doubt themselves. They develop a victim mentality.

Their confidence crumbles.

Beautiful Beach session captured in new jersey

Rather than building the life they want, the settle for the life they have.

Rather than living in an environment created by them, they live in an environment created for them.

If you want something different, you need to act different. It doesn’t matter how you feel in the moment.

If that life is different than what you have now, you can expect it will feel terrible. You haven’t yet adapted to your new life.

Let the sea set you free. New Jersey shore beach sessions.

What do you expect?

Change is always an uncomfortable transition — until you develop a tolerance for change, uncertainty, and even fear.

Are you willing to go there?

How big is the emotional roller-coaster of life you’re going to ride? Small rises and dips? Or huge rises, drops, spins, and twists? Life is meant to be lived, emotions are meant to be felt and experienced. You get to design the roller-coaster.

Do you want the result bad enough that you’re willing to feel absurd, horrible, amazing, ridiculous, and stupid to get there?

Ferris wheel photographer. Photographer sessions at the Jersey shore.

Or, would you prefer feeling safe and regretful?

The choice is yours. But everything you want is available. And the more extreme the emotional shock you’re willing to walk through, the faster you’ll get the results you’re seeking.

No matter how “successful” you become, trusting yourself never gets easier. In fact, it only gets harder with more external noise and pressure. But you will never be happy with yourself or satisfied with your work if you don’t do what you truly felt inspired to do.

Your most honest work will always be your best work. More than likely, it will also be your most successful work. Sooooo... get on out there and make it happen. The worst you can do is try. It's the only way to succeed in this business.

Happy Shooting, my friends and until next time!

Love,

Dee