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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Behind the Scenes with Shooting Star's Post Processing!
Before and After Post Processing Editing.
The secret is out of the bag South Jersey! Photographers aren't just great behind the camera these days, they are often magical wizards when it comes to the post-processing department (meaning editing your photographs)! I'm spilling a little beans at what goes on in my editing process.I am a firm believer in getting my photographs correct in camera. In fact, that's what I always strive for.
I never want to have to later rely on Lightroom or Photoshop to "fix" my issues or problems. I go into every shoot with direction. I know how I want things to go, what poses we'll be doing, and if using props, utilizing them to their full potential (I'm not the biggest fan of props, fyi.)I am not bossy, but I know how to give great direction and how to pose people to show them in their best light. I think some new photographers don't know how to take charge of the situation at times and that can be a new and difficult learning process, especially how to photograph toddlers. They can often-times be the most difficult.
A Tisket, A Tasket... A Strawberry Baby In A Basket
Photographing Babies
We've been having some very odd spring weather... Well I guess "normal weather" in what we see this time of year in South Jersey. Some days it gets hot out and up to 60+ degrees and then other days call for snow.I took advantage of the warmer weather the other day and I found a "strawberry" growing in our garden at Shooting Star! The baby girl I worked with is 11 months old and we put a strawberry cap on her with a green diaper cover... put her in an adorable basket and magic happened! She was such a doll to work with!The Shooting Star garden grounds are starting to come alive!
Another Great Family Shoot with a Cinematic Look!
Family Photo Shoot Fun Session at Daretown
I am very behind in getting postings up here! We have been busy, busy, busy! So busy that we haven't even posted much to social media or on this website/blog. I am prepping for my first wedding . I'm confident the photographs are going to be beautiful, but of course a bit nervous, a family shoot and mini sessions... All this upcoming weekend!
It's a Dog EAT Dog... Photography World
Breaking Into The Tough Business Of Photography
This is going out to any new photographer out there. The photography world is a dog eat dog, competitive field my friends. They will literally eat you up and spit you out alive and then double that! For anyone just getting into it, it's a whirlwind of information and a bizarre Alice In Wonderland experience.
Fall Family Photo Shoot- Woodstown, NJ Edition.
Family Photography is Always so much fun!
I am attempting to get some of my work up on here. I've been truly very busy! I'm writing two books and have been booking for this upcoming Spring and Summer for the photography business! I'm truly glad that the weather is starting to get a little warmer because I love working outdoors! I find that to be the most fun. Studio work is fine, but there is nothing like being outside! I just love most outdoor images. Am I wrong in feeling this way? Here's a family I did back in the fall! We had so much fun! Mom likes a little creativity so we tried to capture that! Our session was done here at our studio in Salem County!
