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M.Mooney Photography

New Jersey fine art photographer drawn to the coast, the landscape, and the quiet moments most people pass by. Places • Moments • Perspective

Chasing light, weather, and the places worth remembering.

11/05/2026

A little something different with Tuesday’s photographs! 🌊🎬

I decided to bring these two shots to life with a little movement and some original music from Moon Rock Studios.

🎶 *The Way to the Water* — Moon Rock Studios
📸 M. Mooney Photography

What do you think? Should I do more of these?

11/03/2026

**Two Paths, Two Perspectives. 🌊**

Same beach. Same beautiful November morning. Two completely different feelings.

There's something about a quiet path leading to the ocean that I've always loved. Maybe it's the anticipation of what's waiting on the other side, or maybe it's just knowing that for a little while, the rest of the world can wait.

I couldn't decide which of these two photographs I liked better, so I figured I'd let you guys weigh in.

**The Long Way to the Sea** feels wide open and peaceful. I could picture it hanging above a couch, bringing a little piece of the Jersey Shore into a living room.

**The Way to Morning** feels a little more personal, like you're standing right there about to take that first step onto the beach. I think it would look great in an entryway.

Now I'm curious...

**If you were hanging one of these in your home, which would you choose?**

🌊 **1 — The landscape**
☀️ **2 — The portrait**

Or am I the only one who spends this much time thinking about a sandy path? 😂

📷 M. Mooney Photography

10/31/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from M. Mooney Photography 👻

They call it Double Trouble for a reason… right? 👀

I decided to have a little fun with this old shack tucked away in the woods at Double Trouble State Park. A little photography, a little Photoshop, and a little Halloween mischief brought this one to life.

🔔 Original spooky soundtrack courtesy of Moon Rock Studios — The Shack.

Hope everyone has a fun, safe, and slightly spooky Halloween!

Now be honest… would you walk up those steps after dark? 😂👻

10/31/2026

Some places have a way of making you wonder about the stories they could tell.

I spent some time wandering around Double Trouble State Park this week, photographing some of the old buildings and wooded trails. There's so much history tucked away in this place, and the weathered wood, quiet paths, and changing light make it a pretty incredible place to explore with a camera.

I started out capturing the history and character of the old buildings, but as I kept shooting, things took a slightly different turn.

Maybe it's just the Halloween spirit getting to me. 👻

Swipe through and let me know what you think. Which photograph is your favorite? And does anyone notice anything unusual in that last one? 🎃

Happy Halloween from M. Mooney Photography!

10/27/2026

Still Standing.

I came across this old stump rising out of the water at Double Trouble State Park yesterday morning. Surrounded by the remains of trees that once stood here, it was those few little leaves still hanging on that caught my attention.

When I got home and started working on the photograph, I found myself going in two completely different directions.

In color, there's a little bit of life and warmth in an otherwise quiet scene. In black and white, it takes on an entirely different feeling.

Same photograph. Two very different moods.

I'm curious which one speaks to you more.

Color or black and white? And why?

📍 Double Trouble State Park, New Jersey

10/24/2026

218 Frames. One Night. 🌌

Earlier this week I shared a Reel showing how this photograph came together. Today I wanted to share the finished image on its own.

I've been wanting to get a successful star-trail photograph for a while now, and after a few attempts, I finally got one I'm really happy with (well mostly anyway, I can do better with the foreground).

It's pretty incredible to think that all those little points of light are constantly moving across our sky, even though we can't actually see that movement happening.

A lot of patience, a little trial and error, and one night standing behind a camera. Definitely worth it.

And now that I've figured out a few things, I'm already looking forward to trying it again!

10/22/2026

I've been wanting to capture star trails for a while now, and after a few attempts, I finally got one that worked!

Instead of taking one photograph, I set the camera up to capture the night sky over and over again. As the Earth rotates, the stars appear to move across the sky, and each exposure captures a little more of that movement.

218 photographs later, this is what the night looked like when they all came together.

There's something pretty incredible about photographing something you can't actually see happening in real time.

My first successful star-trail photograph, but definitely not my last!

🎵 Original music by Moon Rock Studios

10/20/2026

Sometimes the best part of a sunrise isn't the wide-open view.

It's the way the first light of the day finds its way through the smallest spaces.

I was drawn to the repeating lines of this pier, the weathered wood, and the morning sun slipping through the openings. Something about the contrast between the dark structure and that warm morning sky made me stop and take a closer look.

It's funny how a place you've seen a hundred times can look completely different when the light hits it just right.

Same place. Different morning. A whole new perspective.

Do you ever find yourself noticing something new in a place you've passed a thousand times?

📸 M. Mooney Photography

10/17/2026

Well, this has been a little while in the making…

I'm excited to finally share that the M.Mooney Photography Print Shop is officially open!

What started as getting up way too early to catch a sunrise, pulling over because the sky looked too good to pass up, or spending a little extra time watching the wildlife along our coast has turned into something I'm really proud to share.

Some of my favorite moments along the Jersey Shore are now available as prints.

There's something different about seeing a photograph hanging on a wall instead of scrolling past it on a screen. My hope is that these photographs bring a little of the peace, color, and beauty of the coast into your home.

The shop is open, and this is just the beginning. I'll be adding more photographs and collections as I go.

If you've been following along, commenting, sharing, or encouraging me, thank you. I genuinely appreciate it.

Come take a look at the new print shop!

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