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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Another session in the books!!

Another session in the books!!

From Vintage to Vibrant: A Two-Year-Old’s Style in a New Jersey Tulip Photo Shoot

As a photographer in South Jersey, I've had the opportunity to capture some truly beautiful moments. One of my recent favorites was a two-year-old photo shoot set in a New Jersey tulip field. The spring photoshoot was full of fun and energy, and the little girl was the star of the show. In this blog post, I'll share some of the highlights of the session and the beautiful moments we captured.

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Peony field sessions are officially booking and spots are filling fast 🌸 These are some of the most requested portraits I offer all year because the flowers are only here for a very short window. If you want a session surrounded by blooms like this
Mother’s Day is coming 💕 (May 10th!) If you’ve ever dreamed of photos surrounded by peonies… you are my kind of person. They are hands down one of the most beautiful, romantic flowers for portraits, and honestly the perfect setti
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