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.

Upcoming Beach Mini!
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Upcoming Beach Mini!

Upcoming Beach Mini!

Jersey Shore Beach Photographers

Whew it's really been busy here in the Milky Way (get it? Shooting Star Photography?)!!! But as promised, here is my limited beach session offering for this summer!!!! Grab the family, hop in your car, and come on down to the Jersey shore!I'm very excited and happy to announce that I will be offering a limited and discounted one day Jersey shore beach mini session! I only offer special rates maybe 2-3 times a year so this day will sell out quickly! This beautiful scouted location is in the Sea Isle City area and location will be revealed when you book!

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Mommy & Me Mini Session!
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Mommy & Me Mini Session!

Mommy and Me Photo Shoot in Cherry Hill, New Jersey

There's something really special about a mother and daughter relationship! There's a certain bond and understanding as to the emotional side of things. The relationship you have with your mother is probably the best relationship you will ever have in your life. The relationship sparks your future relationships, as well as it affects how you will choose to parent one day!

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A Typical Shooting Star Family Shoot
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A Typical Shooting Star Family Shoot

A Typical Shooting Star Family Photo Shoot

Here's another family shoot that was done last fall. I told you I was behind on getting things up on this blog, eh? This family came all the way from Medford, Burlington County. We started at the studio, here at Shooting Star in Salem County, South Jersey and then we went to a beautiful scouted location that is near my home. I love all my locations! These are scouted for their light, their elements. I love rustic, I love barn-styled shoots, I love nature!

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Follow our journey around the Philadelphia Area.

This is the season I wait for all year… 🌷 When everything starts to bloom, and somehow childhood feels a little slower, a little softer, a little more magical. The twirls, the laughter, the quiet in-between moments… this is what I wan
From sticky fingers and summer giggles… to the magic they still believe in ✨ 🍦 Mister Softee Sessions are now in the shop — June 21st 🎅 Santa Sessions ... launching this week will be — November 8th Two completely different mome
Heading out for more sessions today and counting down to tulip season 🌷 Dalton Farms sessions will be open April 3rd–10th for peak bloom (fully styled and ready for you). Come hang out, be a little goofy, let the kids run, and moms… g
Tiny hands, tiny chicks, and the kind of spring you wish you could hold onto 🌷 All spring here… tulips, baby chicks (that they raised and were so proud to show off 🥹), and the sweetest little moments that somehow go by way too fast.