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

New Jersey Beach Photographer | Atlantic City | Ocean City |

Check out this beach session we had in Atlantic City last summer! Summer is almost here, and it's time to start planning your family vacation! One of the best things about living in New Jersey is the proximity to the beach. From Cape May to Sandy Hook, there are plenty of beautiful beaches to choose from. If you're looking to capture your family's memories at the beach, then a family beach session is the perfect way to do it.

New Jersey beach sessions and the cutest little sea sprite there is!

At Shooting Star Photography, we specialize in beach portraits. We love the warm, pastel colors of the beach and the beautiful sunsets that happen over the ocean. Our signature style is all about capturing the joy and laughter of families at the beach.

Every beach session is unique and catered to your family's needs. We work with you to choose the perfect beach location, whether it be your family's favorite spot or a beach that has special meaning to you. We also help you coordinate your outfits and any props you may want to include in the session.

Our beach sessions are a lot of fun, and we love to incorporate themes into the sessions. Whether it be a Ferris wheel in Atlantic City or the iconic boardwalk in Wildwood, we'll make sure to capture those special moments.

Once the session is complete, we'll help you choose the perfect prints to display in your home. We believe that photography is a form of art, and we love creating beautiful pieces that our clients can proudly display in their homes.

As a fine art beach photographer, my signature style is all about capturing the beauty of the natural surroundings in a way that is both creative and artistic. With my keen eye for detail and my years of experience, I was able to create some truly breathtaking images of this wonderful family. From playful shots of the kids running around on the beach, to more formal portraits of the entire family, every shot was a work of art that perfectly captured the unique personalities and emotions of this special family.

But let me share with you a secret to achieving truly remarkable family photographs. It's not just about the technical aspects or finding the perfect location. It's about the genuine connection, love, and enjoyment that a family shares. While I guide families with light prompts to encourage those tender moments, I have also witnessed families who effortlessly radiate their love and joy, bringing an extraordinary energy to their sessions. When a family knows how to truly love and connect with each other, their sessions explode with authenticity and pure happiness.

NJ Family Sessions Are Our Jam At The Shore

So, here's my advice for a successful family shoot: don't get too caught up in perfect poses or worrying about every strand of beach hair. Instead, focus on soaking in each other's presence, playing together, and having genuine fun. Let the love and connection flow naturally, and I guarantee that your shoot will be nothing short of epic. At Shooting Star Photography, we understand the importance of capturing these genuine moments and emotions, and we are here to guide you every step of the way, from outfit selection to finding the perfect beach location.

Whether you are looking for a fun-filled family shoot or a romantic couple's session, we are dedicated to helping you create the perfect memories that you will treasure for years to come. Trust in our expertise and let the magic of your family's love shine through in each and every photograph.

Enjoying the beauty at the Jersey Shore. Wind in hair, ocean breezes, playing in the sand!

We provide a range of photography experiences in addition to family photography sessions in Ocean City, NJ. We also offer our services at various Jersey shore locations such as Avalon, Sea Isle City, and, Stone Harbor, Cape May, and Wildwood. Whether it's during the off-season or the summer, I am available to capture precious moments and create beautiful memories for clients at these coastal destinations.

Jersey Shore Beach Photography

If you're interested in booking a family beach session, please don't hesitate to contact us. We would love to work with you and capture your family's memories at the beach. You can also check out our mini-sessions in our shop, which are perfect for a quick photo session at the beach.

We can't wait to create beautiful memories with you and your family this summer. Happy shooting, my friends!

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee

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

New photographer? Get your White Balance in check!

White balance is a crucial aspect of photography that should never be overlooked by photographers. It plays a significant role in ensuring accurate color representation in our images. By adjusting the white balance, we can correct the color cast caused by different light sources. Whether shooting under natural sunlight, fluorescent lights, or tungsten bulbs, each lighting condition introduces a distinct color temperature. Setting the correct white balance not only brings harmony to the color tones but also enhances the overall mood and atmosphere of the photograph. It allows photographers to maintain the intended colors of the scene and accurately convey emotions and stories through their images. Ultimately, white balance is an essential tool that empowers photographers to capture the world in its truest form.

Taken in Salem County. Mom and her little girl!

Happy 4th and taken in my backyard in Woodstown.

Sooo... You want to edit like a big girl or boy boy...??As we all know, taking pictures BEHIND the camera is about 10% (some would even say less) of our job and the other would be what goes on behind the camera.  The other 90%.Well, this topic will be on editing alone. If folks are wanting to get a nice artistic look or edit in an artistic aspect, it all starts with a good Sooc image (straight out of camera) without that... You can throw it away. The more you strive to get it right in camera, the better off you are going to be.A lot of things can be marginally (sometimes majority fixed in Raw), but the one thing you can't fix is focus. If your subject is super soft and out of focus... That goes right into the garbage bin, unless you want to keep your "blurry image" for an artistic effect.

If you blow out your highlights, it's much more difficult to bring that detail back in post then it is to underexposed a tad to retain more detail.  Now, all this really is a preference in now you shoot. Of course, if you prefer a brighter/airy look you may be blowing out your sky and background a bit more. I tend to underexposed a teeny bit or try to expose for skin tones as to keep skin looking the best as possible when it comes to post. Without good skin (light, color, composition) the image can also be a dud. 

No one wants an Oompa Loompa image.So we have covered focus and exposure. The other important factor in a good image is your white balance.  Without proper exposure and white balance and if you try and go into editing, you're just polishing a turd. No matter what you do, it's going to still look like poo.Understanding proper exposure and white balance are the key elements (and of course focus being number one) when it comes to photography. If you can strive for getting it the most perfect you can in camera, your life will become much much easier. All creative edits start out with a real clean image..

Proper white balance and exposure have been adjusted and after that, it's game on for the fun stuff. So just keep this in mind when you shoot.  I use to set my own white balance using a filter, but I've learned that kelvin gets me great results and now utilize this, instead of auto white balance.  I also utilize focus peaking and a highlight priority in camera, so that I can better nail focus and to not blow out my highlights.I can't tell you how many photographers I see out there that just are not aware of even white balance and it destroys their image.  I see kids looking blue, magenta, orange, gray a lot and with a simple understanding of white balance, this can be corrected.  Proper white balance is going to make or break your photos!I have trained my eye over this short amount of time and have developed certain pet peeves with working and white balance has unfortunately, been one of them.  For anyone new to this field, study it long and study it hard. This will help you to be a better photographer.

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee