Cherry Blossoms This Year~! South Jersey Photographer

Cherry Blossoms This Year!!!

 This year was an absolutely gorgeous April.. Unfortunately, it looks like April was dry.. and there were May showers.. April flowers must bring May showers..My new slogan. May has been a very soggy month. A lot of reschedules, but we made it happen. At least Memorial Day weekend was a blast and we had some fortunate weather!Plus, some amazing golden light images.. As you see below... we had about 18 cherry blossom sessions from April to May this year. We're finalizing the rest of them as we speak. Lots of galleries will be out this upcoming week!!! I am truly blessed to call my home in South Jersey and to be permitted by these beautiful families each and every year to capture their most beautiful children!!! Cherry blossom season is one of my favorites to capture every year. It's when things start to come alive and abundant and that better weather is on the near horizon. We lucked out on some excellent weather for these. I love the cherries. Both pink and white blossoms definitely create some amazing backdrops. I teamed up with Little Dreamers Tutus based in the United States for creating some unique and beautiful designs around these blossoms.  The dresses were unbelievable quality and I am blessed to have Whitney, owner of Little Dreamers create some beautiful gowns for me and my customers. We just finished our peonies for the year and I cannot wait to also share those images with you. We have a very packed 2018 and we are no longer taking anymore clients on for the year. I truly appreciate the customers that have hired us for this sold out year. It's truly been an incredible journey these past three years. I cannot wait until next year as we will be working with more animals and truly being a unique force in the South Jersey photography landscape. We're working on providing some killer options for 2019! If you would like to book a 2019 date or could not get in with us this year, we have a delightful lineup that we are planning for next year!!! Please let us know! We look forward to working with you!!! Happy Shooting, my friends! Dee       

Magic, Magic, Everywhere!

It's been a magical spring! All these blooms.. From cherry blossoms, dogwoods, tulip trees.. right down to tulips and daffodils. Color and blooms are exploding with life. One thing I have been enjoying mostly are the cherry blossoms! I can't wait to post some sneak peaks for everyone! They are truly beautiful and lovely!!! One thing I love to create, is magic. I love creating magic for every single client that comes my way. Below, examples of some of this magic and capabilities and these were taken over two years ago!!! It's amazing what you can do in the forest on a cold winter day.. to add color to the trees and as long as you have great light... magic can truly happen!    This time of year, I truly enjoy seeing the dead come to life.. We had a very cold winter and pretty cold spring considering years past. It's pretty incredible to drive around and see the blooming trees and life coming around full circle! Spring greens are coming in! The light changes to a more warm light... the sun sets at a later time (now we're at around 7:45pm).  This is the light I live for. I love it! I wanted to say bye bye to winter and HELLO SPRING SESSIONS IN SOUTH JERSEY!!! Can't wait to share the new work and meet new clients that have signed up for sessions this year! It's going to be a fantastic 2018 and I am extremely excited!!!! Happy Shooting, my friends! Dee

Life's Too Short... So Life Needs Unicorns!

Life's too short... so life truly needs unicorns!

 Unicorn sessions are a lot of work around here. They require a ton of time in preparation for things to go and run smoothly. Especially, with working with a live animal and to keep costs down for most since you have to rent the unicorn.. we have limited time to work with during these sessions.   Coordinating dresses, unicorn sashes horns.. We try and compliment to the season/theme/dresses/crowns! Every single unicorn session we do is unique in its own right. We're truly perfectionists! Our goal is to make every kid feel special, to truly make this a MAGICAL UNICORN EXPERIENCE for each and every child.You'll see whimsy and wonder.. and lots of cheer and laughs during these sessions. Most are surprised to see how friendly our unicorn is. A true gentle giant "unicorn." She's incredible in her own right. Miss Snowy... I can't imagine working with another unicorn.. because once you find something so special, you keep hold of it.  My motto lately is...Life's too short to even care at all. The popular song by Young The Giants-Cough Syrup. There's reasoning and meaning to this. Life's too short to sweat the small things. I am learning this day by day... I have realized these past few weeks that somethings are truly out of my control and am learning to try and let it go because I am sooo hard on myself. I have always been. I love giving 100% to everything.  My mother who is the other half to this business and my partner has been ill. So everything has fallen on me. We're busy. We have deadlines to make and clients sessions to fulfill. I always say that success is 90% of just showing up. It is. That's why even though have not been home this past week... whether at the hospital or with sessions with customers, I haven't given up. I got this. I CAN DO THIS. I've done it before and I may be solo for a bit. That's also OKAY.  A client of mine has been absolutely wonderful in helping and helped to step up to the plate for mini sessions. When it comes to full sessions, I can manage from here on out as I did this when I started. I AM TRULY grateful for the amazing community of support.. so that I can continue to keep going and keeping putting my best foot forward out there.Also, take a little whirl below at a cute sister session magical experience! NOT TOO BAD for JANUARY sessions. We got blessed with some pretty mild weather!  Depending on how mom does with her recovery and how these next few weeks go.. Our goal is to try and get another unicorn going by MAY. I truly appreciate your patience! We have had a lot of sessions pushed back because of blooms and weather this year.. and of course these customers are our first priority and obligation! However, stay tuned for another magnificent experience!!! Happy Shooting, Dee       

New Jersey Beach Sessions almost sold out!

New Jersey Shore Beach Photographer

At Shooting Star Photography LLC, we are fortunate to call the stunning coast of Ocean City, NJ our summer home. From the picturesque shores of Margate to the tranquil beauty of Sea Isle and the vibrant charm of Wildwood, we are privileged to capture timeless memories through our lens from May to September. Check out the photographs below of all our coast cities that we see every single summer!

As with each summer, we eagerly await the opportunity to photograph beach sessions at the beloved Jersey Shore. As the golden sun bathes the coastline in a warm glow and the soothing sound of waves provides the perfect backdrop, we strive to create breathtaking photographs that embody the essence of summer bliss.
From candid moments of laughter and joy to serene portraits against the backdrop of endless ocean horizons, we wholeheartedly embrace the unique character of each beach town to create a diverse and captivating collection of images for our clients.

Whether it's a family gathering, a romantic couple's shoot, or a fun-filled session with friends, we are committed to preserving the unforgettable moments and emotions that unfold along the Jersey Shore. Our passion for storytelling through photography drives us to craft timeless and evocative images that seamlessly blend the natural beauty of the coast with the genuine connections shared by those we photograph.
For those who seek to encapsulate the magic of a Jersey Shore summer, we invite you to join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey of capturing the essence of coastal living through our lens.

Hey there, beach-loving families!

Gather up your loved ones, bring along your beach towels and sunglasses, and let's create beautiful memories against the backdrop of the sun, sand, and waves. Whether you're looking for candid shots, playful moments, or classic family portraits, we've got you covered. Now, let’s go party!

Twirling on the beach is always so much fun!

Brother and sister photo shoot in Wildwood, NJ.

The bond between a brother and sister is truly special, and capturing it against the stunning backdrop of Wildwood was a magical experience.
Keep sharing your special moments with us, and if you ever need our photography services, don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be honored to help you capture more beautiful memories.

I’m ready to rock and roll… as it is that time of year again when things start to pick up and get busy! This year am offering a bunch of fantastic and great things coming your way! Our beach sessions for the year are almost at FULL capacity.. so if you are looking to do a beach session this year, I highly suggest we lock in you in ASAP. Our fall sessions are starting to book up as well!  

What we include in your family beach session at the Jersey Shore:

• Access to our boutique wardrobe. For beach sessions, we typically use tutu du monde styles or dollcake as they fall into the color line that we like to use for portraiture. We also have some outfits for boys and dresses for mom. However, you are free to wear whatever you like at your session. We do recommend for family sessions to arrive dressed and if have time at the end, we can get you changed!

• Online proofing gallery: After out session, we upload all the images from your session.. these will include every single photo taken.. so you can choose between 200-400 images... Most clients love this as there are "no missing photographs."  These are the good, the bad and the ugly from our session!  Please allow 48-72 hours for proofing gallery to be sent to you!

• Turn around once photos are chosen and completed for album is typically two weeks. All photographs are edited in our "signature work and style." Beach photography is one of our favorites to do and our specialty and we have changed our policies this year to offer a complete customer experience!

I love blues on the beaches of New Jersey! This was taken in Ocean City, NJ.

Mint works well against a purple sky and sunset! This was Sea Isle!

Maternity Photo Session In Ocean City, NJ. I loved this session!

Brother and sister photo shoot in Sea Isle, NJ.

Twirling on the beaches of Sea Isle, NJ.

beach boys photo shoot in Sea Isle.

 In terms of our locations, we have scouted everywhere (since we have lived here our whole lives) from the Delaware bay.. to Asbury Park, New Jersey, Long Beach Island,  down to Tuckerton area, Atlantic City, Ocean City, Margate, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle, Wildwood and down to Cape May! We are all about great beach light and locations definitely play a role in this factor!   As you can see we really LOVE beach photography and we will be posting photographs and work shortly! We have about two years of work to get up here on our South Jersey blog!!!Whether it is a family session, extended family session, or just want to get portraits of the kids... We are here for you! 

Until our next adventure, my friends! 

Dee

Owner of Shooting Star PhotographySouth Jersey and Philadelphia photographer.

New Designers To Watch Out For!

We are always on the lookout for new designers to add to our collection at our New Jersey photo studio!

Carnival photo shoots can always be a fun way to enjoy a photo shoot. The bright and vibrant colored backgrounds make your subject pop!

 Every year, it seems more and more handmade designers are popping up! Mostly, from the United States, but you see people from all over the globe! I LOVE IT! I love unique hand made items. You don't have to pay an arm and a leg to own a one-of -a -kind dress! Below, I created a list of new designers to watch out for this 2018 year! They are all handmade, beautifully crafted items. Sometimes, only one unique piece is sold in a set. Sometimes, a few in each size. However, this list is full of funky, vintage and different looks! Designs from the newest couture designer, vintage pieces and everything in between!For myself, I am loving more and more vintage items in my work.  I do still enjoy utilizing couture dresses, but it's nice to switch things up from time to time! !This is from one of my favorite designers from last year! Lulu Stars! They are a clothing designer based out of Australia.Every single year, there's always something new to look out for! We used Lulu Stars for a Carnival themed shoot last year. I am posting a few images below! 

2018 HOT DESIGNER LIST

Little Dreamers Tutus

• https://littledreamerstutus.com/

• Hot Couture Designer. Check out her NEW couture line. She is STEAMING right now and many just launched!!! Butterfly gowns to big poufy pretties, down to simple and sleek! 

Bentley and Lace

• https://www.bentleyandlace.com/

• With a new revamped website and luxurious fabrics.. They are killing it for girls to tweens! I am going to be photographing a lot of tweens and teens soon. They'll be one of the designers I will be looking into... as well as Little Dreamers!

Love Izzi

• http://www.loveizzi.com.au/

• I am OBSESSED WITH THESE ROMPERS.

Little Willow Tree

• http://www.littlewillowtree.com/products

• Affordable custom made items!!! High quality

Feltman Brothers

• https://www.feltmanbrothers.com/midgie-dresses/

• Great vintage selection of items!

8 Track Threads

https://8trackthreads.com/collections/new-releases?page=2

• Funky everyday threads

Pepa & Company

• https://www.pepaandcompany.com/girl.html?

• Adorable girl and boy wear!!!

Beyamade

• https://beyamade.com/ecofriendly-baby-and-kids-clothes/

• Their clothes are made of "bolt wear" and sustainable products!!! Environment is big with them

Children of the Tribe

• https://www.childrenofthetribe.com/collections/girls?page=2

• Reminds me of vintage/ jak and pepper!

Ellieshandmade

https://www.ellieshandmade.com/

• Sweet little dresses.. like Care Bears and My Little Pony!!!

Sugarplum Tree

• https://www.sugarplumtree.com.au/collections/all

• Adorable rompers and dresses! Pricing is sooo affordable!

Little Alice London

• https://littlealicelondon.com/collections

• Very old vintage pinafore style. Very affordable.

Nurture the Nest

• https://www.nurturethenest.com.au/All-Handmade_c_181.html

• Cute Handmade outfits made in Australia

The Baby Cave Shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBabyCaveShop?ref=s2-header-shopname

One of my favorite Etsy shops at the moment!!

I hope you enjoyed this list of neat and affordable  designer collections! Off to buy a Little Willow Tree romper stat!!!

The popcorn hat makes this shoot! I love it!

Getting her popcorn on! At the Gloucester County, NJ fair!

Happy Shooting my friends,

Dee

Shooting Star Photographer

Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey Photographer