two girls enjoying their time playing at sunset in Wildwood NJ with the sunsetting on the beach.

Fine Art Family Photography Stories & Resources

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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Our Stylized Sessions Have Been a Hit!!!

Stylized Sessions: Elevating Family Portraits

When it comes to family portraits, capturing the genuine warmth and connection among loved ones is the ultimate goal. However, incorporating stylized photography sessions can add a unique and artistic touch to family portraits, elevating them to a whole new level. Stylized sessions offer the perfect opportunity to infuse creativity, personality, and flair into family photos, creating timeless and captivating images that go beyond the traditional. Here at Shooting Star Photography LLC, we believe that stylized sessions provide a wonderful way to celebrate the individuality of each family member while creating a visually stunning and memorable collection of portraits.

First Holy Communion Session With An Epic Longwood Gardens shoot!!!

As we all know, April and May were pretty wet months... here in South Jersey. I have had to do a ton of rescheduling due to our wonderful Mother Nature. I knew that the time of our session, it would be rather rainy out, so I suggested we do Longwood Gardens in the Conservatory for a photo session.. and boy was I happy we made that decision because these photographs came out PHENOMENAL.I find it truly inspiring what we have here in our Delaware Valley. We have so many vast options and locations to choose from... from mountains to lavender fields to the Jersey shore. It's a joyous wonder how beautiful our backyard is!!!!

New photographer? Get your White Balance in check!

White balance is a crucial aspect of photography that should never be overlooked by photographers. It plays a significant role in ensuring accurate color representation in our images. By adjusting the white balance, we can correct the color cast caused by different light sources. Whether shooting under natural sunlight, fluorescent lights, or tungsten bulbs, each lighting condition introduces a distinct color temperature.

Welcome

Welcome to the Shooting Star Photography blog! This is where I share the magic behind my sessions—whether it’s a dreamy mermaid shoot, a wildflower mini, or tips to make your family photos stress-free. Dive in, explore, and let’s create something beautiful together!