Winter Portraits: Capturing the Magic

I love winter portraits! OMG They are just magical! Winter portraits have a unique ability to capture the magic of the season. The serene beauty of snow-covered landscapes, the soft glow of natural light, and the cozy attire all contribute to creating captivating and enchanting images.

Photographing subjects in a winter wonderland provides a canvas filled with endless creative possibilities. The contrast between the crisp white snow and the rich colors of winter clothing can produce striking and visually dynamic compositions. The soft, diffused light of winter adds a dreamy quality to portraits, enhancing the mood and atmosphere.
The winter season also offers a sense of intimacy and warmth that is distinct from other times of the year. Bundling up in cozy scarves, hats, and gloves can create a sense of closeness and comfort, allowing for authentic and heartwarming portraits. The subtle rosy cheeks and the sparkle in the eyes from the chilly air can convey a story of joy, resilience, and togetherness.

Moreover, winter provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate unique elements into portraits, such as falling snowflakes, frosty breath, or the soft textures of knitwear. These details add an ethereal and whimsical touch to the imagery, elevating the overall enchantment of the portraits.

In essence, winter portraits have the power to evoke magic of the season. The serene beauty of snow-covered landscapes, the soft glow of natural light, and the cozy attire all contribute to creating captivating and enchanting images.

Photographing subjects in a winter wonderland provides a canvas filled with endless creative possibilities. The contrast between the crisp white snow and the rich colors of winter clothing can produce striking and visually dynamic compositions. The soft, diffused light of winter adds a dreamy quality to portraits, enhancing the mood and atmosphere.
The winter season also offers a sense of intimacy and warmth that is distinct from other times of the year. Bundling up in cozy scarves, hats, and gloves can create a sense of closeness and comfort, allowing for authentic and heartwarming portraits. The subtle rosy cheeks and the sparkle in the eyes from the chilly air can convey a story of joy, resilience, and togetherness.
Moreover, winter provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate unique elements into portraits, such as falling snowflakes, frosty breath, or the soft textures of knitwear. These details add an ethereal and whimsical touch to the imagery, elevating the overall enchantment of the portraits.

In essence, winter portraits have magic of the season. The serene beauty of snow-covered landscapes, the soft glow of natural light, and the cozy attire all contribute to creating captivating and enchanting images.

Photographing subjects in a winter wonderland provides a canvas filled with endless creative possibilities. The contrast between the crisp white snow and the rich colors of winter clothing can produce striking and visually dynamic compositions. The soft, diffused light of winter adds a dreamy quality to portraits, enhancing the mood and atmosphere.
The winter season also offers a sense of intimacy and warmth that is distinct from other times of the year. Bundling up in cozy scarves, hats, and gloves can create a sense of closeness and comfort, allowing for authentic and heartwarming portraits. The subtle rosy cheeks and the sparkle in the eyes from the chilly air can convey a story of joy, resilience, and togetherness.

Moreover, winter provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate unique elements into portraits, such as falling snowflakes, frosty breath, or the soft textures of knitwear. These details add an ethereal and whimsical touch to the imagery, elevating the overall enchantment of the portraits.
In essence,

Winter portraits are just magical!

Taken in Smithville Park In Mt. Holly.

Yummy yummy yummy toes!

These girls are having a ball in their late winter shoot!

Beautiful lady twirling in the snow!

Believing In A Dream And Capturing What You Love

I have believed in a dream for so long! I always wanted to own my own company, but didn't know what I actually wanted. When my daughter was born, something woke inside me to want to capture photographs of my kids. Photos that I would always treasure. My husband purchased a camera for me a little over a year ago and I haven't looked back! I have soaked in everything I have been taught and I have strived to become better and better in what I do! Friends saw my photos of my kids and then asked if I could take their photographs and then the rest is honestly history... Here we are today... a year later!!! This past year, I have had a dream.  A gigantic dream.

My dream is starting to become a reality and I'm starting to envision it. This February is my ONE year anniversary in business!!! Yay, Shooting Star!!!  My goal in the next few years is to open up a studio in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia!Now, I have jumped through puddles and leaps to get to where I am today and I couldn't have done it without any of you, my clients and dear customers.  I knew I had to put in hard work these last few months. NEVER could I have imaged I'd be where I am today!!!I have my dream equipment and lens.

This past year was good practice to know what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go... With that being said... EVERY SINGLE SESSION that is booked will be fully stylized by me. I have over 100 dresses fitting sizes from a few months up until age 14.. I also have maternity gowns and headpieces.I am a firm believe that when you stylize a session, or what you wear to a session... can definitely affect your end result and photographs.

Having Fun As A Photographer

There are colors that create color casts in certain environments and is usually not pleasing to the skin. Watch out oompa loompas!!!  Haven't you ever seen orange skin?  Or purple skin? Or blue skin? I've seen all the colors of the rainbow!!!  And yes, I was that photographer once! I didn't know any better! So for 2016, everyone gets the ultimate treatment and will feel like a princess. It will be an ultimate boutique experience where you will dress and up and feel beautiful. If you feel beautiful, you look beautiful... that's my motto. You could be the prettiest person in the world, but if you don't FEEL IT inside and your insides are ugly, well that is going to show on camera. I will get you smiling and giggling, I promise!!!

It's my job to capture how pretty you are and let that shine through!!! Some of our wardrobes and headpieces shown above and can't wait to show you more!!! I hope to see you this year!!! It is going to be a blast!! Thank you for stopping by and checking our company out.

We really do our best to put out the best product out there. We want you to treasure these photographs for years to come!!!  Let me capture some of these moments for you and show you some beautiful locations all across South Jersey!!! I am following my passion and I hope that you will pursue yours as well.  

This Is Not Just A Job For Me

Yes, this is a job, but it's a job I love to do. I don't look at it as a job. It's my livelihood! Okay, well enough of my ramblings!!! Can't wait until you see our pretty gown offerings!!  Our headpieces... and most of all, you'll get to see me shooting with my heart!!Stay tuned because this year is about to get bumpy!!! A fun bumpy!! Woo hoo!!! 

Happy Shooting, my friends!

Dee   

One Crazy South Jersey Winter!

It has been one crazy winter. Hasn’t it? Having a winter portrait session in South Jersey is a truly captivating experience. The landscape transforms into a scenic wonderland, painting a picturesque backdrop for capturing the beauty of the moment. Recently, we had the pleasure of conducting a maternity session in the enchanting snowy grounds of Smithville Mansion in Mount Holly, NJ.

As the pure white blanket of snow draped the trees and covered the earth, the surroundings created a serene ambiance that effortlessly highlighted the expectant mother's radiant glow. The frozen ponds, glistening in the winter sunlight, added an ethereal touch to the photographs, making them truly unforgettable. The combination of the majestic surroundings and the joyous anticipation of new life made this winter portrait session an extraordinary and memorable experience.

Hi there South Jersey! Boy, has it been one crazy winter... hasn't it?! I am STILL working this winter!!! We had a nice little warm period for a bit until it turned into the New Year and it's been a bit cold ever since!!! I'm still getting caught up on my December gallery deliveries, however, I'm hoping to knock everything out by the end of this week!!I have some very exciting news!!! Just because it snows, doesn't mean it should deter you from shooting!!!

Capturing the Quiet Beauty: Winter Portraiture

Why I love winter portraits! The cold weather encourages intimacy and closeness, making it an ideal time for capturing genuine connections and heartfelt interactions between people.
For portrait photographers, the snow season provides an opportunity to experiment with composition and framing, using the natural elements to add visual interest and drama to their work. Whether it's the delicate snowflakes adorning the background or the striking silhouettes against the wintry landscape, every detail contributes to the narrative woven through the photographs.

Winter has the BEST LIGHT!

In addition, the subdued color palette of winter lends itself to a timeless and classic aesthetic, accentuating the emotions and personalities of the subjects without distractions. The purity of the snow season creates a sense of calm and introspection, allowing photographers to craft portraits that resonate on a deeper level.

Finding Inspiration in the Winter as a Portrait Photographer

One session type that speaks to me for the winter time is…maternity photographs!  My client wanted a beautiful winter wonderland session. In fact, I went so far as to learning how to photoshop one in... but I got lucky.. real lucky.. It snowed!!! And it was the first snowfall of the year!!!! My beautiful snow princess got her wish!!! Here is her photograph taken within this last week!This past week was a pretty incredible week for myself as an artist.  I have worked so hard this year. It's been many hours of blood, sweat and tears honestly.  Many days away from my family and my growing young children...    I have been following a dream. MY DREAM and no one is going to stop me from it. I've worked too hard to let anyone ruin that for me and will continue to push ahead!  

More Inspiring Work

One place, I've always looked up to is this magazine.... Inspire Digital or Not.  The attached is their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/inspirefineartphotographymagazine/?fref=ts 

Now, this page may not sound like anything to you, but my IDOLS have been published and featured here. Everyone from LJ Holloway, Katrina Parry, Tara Lesher, Lilia Alvarado and the list goes on.  The huge game changers of this industry have been featured. Well, I got my wish this week... or I guess my dream finally came through.  I was published FOUR TIMES this week. FOUR.. With four different images. My images use to get rejected and not even get a nomination and this week FOUR featured images.  THIS IS HUGE NEWS to me.

To be featured among the best in the world and with folks I've come to admire... and for only being in this business for less than a year... Yup, February will be my first FULL year in business.  This is big news to me. Big news on how much I have grown and improved. I have moved mountains this last year to get to the level I have gotten to!  It's unreal!!! I have Meg Bitton to thank greatly for this. I will blog about her in a bit.  I took a workshop with her back in December and it was a game changer for myself and where I saw this business going... where its future lies. Meg Bitton is one of the world's greats... and if I'm going to learn.. it will be from the best!!!  

Upcoming Photography Workshops!

I have signed up for another of her workshops for this September with her and Sandra Bianco (another great and very well-known artist in this industry).  Another artist that I will be learning under this year is Elena Shumilova.  She's considered one of the top 5 photographers in the world and I am extremely blessed to have landed into her workshop this year.

This workshop will be two days of beautiful bliss for me!!! I am continuing my education in between workshops. I have taken up a few editing workshops and plan to take a local workshop with some well-known folks in our area.  This year is MINE. I am going after it. I am giving my best and best of all... I am going to be me and let my work shine for myself and for my clients!!!

I am so very excited. PHOTOGRAPHY is where my heart is and where it lies... I couldn't be happier.  It is my joy and I enjoy capturing art for my clients!!! Don't let this winter drag you down... As you see, with the images above, winter can still be absolutely beautiful. You just have to look for it!!! It's there. I am looking forward to spring and looking forward to my gowns and dresses to be utilized!!! Bring it on South Jersey and Philly!!! We'll see you soon! I have a ton of blog posts and sessions that I need to get up here!!! 

Happy Shooting, my friends!

 Dee    

Shooting Star Photography