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.

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Sky Overlays for Photoshop For Photographers

Sky Overlays for Photoshop For Photographers

Introducing our Spectacular Sky Overlays Collection: Unlock the Secrets of Captivating Photography

Here at Shooting Star Photography LLC, we understand the power of capturing breathtaking moments that leave us in awe. We know that as photographers, you constantly seek new ways to push boundaries and create stunning visual experiences that command attention. That's why we are thrilled to present our extraordinary collection of Free Sky Overlays.

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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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Mister Softee sessions for 2026 are launched. All the ice cream you can eat. Grab your friends and have a special bestie sesh.
After & before ✨ (Second image = lead removed + sky cleaned up on the right side.) We always do our best to get things right in camera first 😊 Peonies are still going strong, but they’ll likely be finished after the middle of next week f
It’s Memorial Day Weekend!! ☀️🇺🇸 Although someone should probably notify the weather because it seems to have missed the assignment. 😆 Believe it or not, beach season is basically here and somehow every year I blink and suddenly I’m
Hi there! I have added a few more Peony dates to the shop as they should be in peak for at least the next week or so. Which means, we opening up a few on Memorial Weekend!!! We're getting caught up from the weekend and a passing of a beloved matriach