Fine Art Family Photography Stories & Resources

little girl in a vintage dress hugging a pony in an orchard outside of Philadelphia for a sweet moment

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鈥檚 heirloom approach.

Follow our journey around the Philadelphia Area.

We’ve got Mommy & Me sessions and a whole season of flowers waiting for you 馃尭 From Winterthur to Central Jersey to dreamy flower fields in Pennsylvania… spring and summer are about to be magic. Like seriously.. magic! Cherry bloss
Peony Sessions are almost here 馃尭 Tentatively scheduled for around May 13th (bloom timing dependent). These are limited every year and always go fast. Message me to get on the early access list.
You can NEVER go wrong with sunsets and ponies on St. Paddy's day, nor any day for that matter! Love when the peach blossoms start coming in. #ponies #shootingstarphotography #philadelphiaphotographer #southjerseyphotographers
鉁堬笍 Future pilot energy. Sometimes kids just show up with this kind of confidence and you know the photos are going to be fun. We spent the afternoon inside the aviation museum creating something a little cinematic. Big planes, cool light, and a kid