formal and informal
Jack, Evan, Emma Kate and Owen are so much fun to work with. Last year, we photographed a full session with them, and so this year we just needed a couple images for the Christmas card. Owen was still his funny little self and showed me his favorite stuffed animal (a turkey). With a mini session, we had just enough time to get a few shots of all the kids, and then each of them individually. Here's a few favorites –
the oldest boys
The youngest 2 kids
Until next time!
-Lori
For a family full of volunteer fire fighters converging in Fairport for the holidays, what better place for a portrait session than the Fire Station? Fairport is home to a beautifully well kept antique fire truck, and we were able to pull some strings to use it as the backdrop for this amazing family. And we had so much fun doing it! Andrea arranged this whole session from Georgia, and it was great to see it all come together.
We had so much fun with this group! What a great family, a great location and a fun day. Special thanks also to Victoria from Mary Kay who did the ladies' makeup.
red jacket in woods
waterfall girl portrait
red coat at corbetts glen
girl by water red coat
This was another Christmas gift session! Nikki's boyfriend is in the service and she thought a portrait of her would be the perfect gift for Christmas this year. The final product had to be something small that he could take with him, so we ended up making an accordion mini book for him. They are both outdoorsy, enjoying hunting and hiking. (Hard to picture Nikki with a gun!) We photographed Nikki at Corbett's Glen Park in the late fall. It was definitely chilly, but we braved the cold, and had a great time!
Don't you just love that red coat?
In my opinion, the best part of the holidays is getting the family together! It was so great to get together with this family in particular, as they are from my hometown. While the parents still live there, their kids have both moved to other states and now have their own kids. Seidon and Camron are two handsome cousins both full of personality. Camron is a very serious child, while Seidon is pretty wild. We had fun indoors and out making these Christmas memories. Enjoy :) -Lori
grandparents with grandkids
extended family with christmas tree
family by the fire place
little boys at holiday time
snowy family photo
family with dogs and sled
boys making pouty faces
Just because there is snow on the ground, doesn't mean you have to cry. Call us for your unique winter portraits today!
This session was the last of her first year series. We danced along to Jack Johnson, read a story, and did a little snowboarding. Yes, you read that right, snowboarding. When she was born, her Daddy wanted a few newborn photos to include his snowboard. So a year later, when we found ourselves with actual snow on the ground - we got the board out again! Getting to capture her growth throughout her first year has been an honor. Each time we visited, we saw her personality emerge a little bit more. And wow, her smiles light up the room. So much fun to be had - we would have played all day... but we need nap time sometimes too. :)
rochester ny winter portraits, family session, one year old
rochester ny winter portraits, family session
rochester ny winter portraits, family session, one year old
rochester ny winter portraits, family session, one year old
rochester ny winter portraits, family session, one year old
Amy & Steve | Married 2 1/2 years | Love the classic dinner and movie on a Saturday night. Pretty rare these days though... Katie | 1 year | Loves feeding Winnie puffs. Wow...this is a hard one because there is so much she likes to do and it changes all the time! Favorite way to celebrate life together: Spending time with our friends and family. We especially love taking Winnie and Katie on hikes. What makes a good portrait: Photos that are candid and natural. Anything else: We look forward to Lori and Erin capturing many more beautiful photos of our family in years to come.
I have this Betty Crocker cookbook that my grandma gave me. When she gave it to me I was in college. Back then, the extent of my cooking skills included cereal, easy mac, ramen noodles and the occasional trip to Boston Market with my roommate. I laughed, unsure of why she thought I'd ever need it. On certain occasions, I even tried giving it back to her – unsuccessfully of course. I also have some handwritten cookie recipes. I have sampled many cut out cookies, and my favorite has always come from a 3x5 handwritten index card that my mother gave me. Years ago, I copied that card into my own book of recipes. Somewhere along the line, it was handed down to her.
Yesterday, with my hands full of cookie dough and that cookbook open in front of me, I realized how much that cookbook and 3x5 index card now meant to me. Leave it to me to find symbolism in a cookbook, right?
In a nutshell, I've been given a history to keep. That cut out cookie recipe contains a lot of great memories of my childhood. If that 3x5 card hadn't been written for her, I'd probably never have those memories of baking with my mom. Someday, I hope it contains memories for my own kids to cherish.
So if a recipe can hold so much meaning, imagine what my wedding album means to me. It's literally my family history. The story told within the pages is beautiful. Honestly, no disc of images can replace that album. It's tangible, photographic proof of my family's origins.
Back in the film days, my parents had to put their wedding photographs into an album, or they wouldn't have seen them at all. There were no iPads to view those images on. I'm glad for that because if they hadn't taken the time to have an album made, I wouldn't get to see that history. Someday, I'll be the keeper of those photographs, much like the handed down recipes. 50 years from now, I want my children to be the keeper of my albums and books – not useless unreadable discs or out dated thumb drives.
Trust me, we get that you want all of the digital files. We both did too. Post them all over Facebook, tweet them, load them to your tablet, that's all fine with us. But if you're in the market for wedding photography, we hope you'll consider an album or book.
A wedding album might be something you don't think you need right now. And yeah, that's a little bit true – you don't need it right now. Right now, you're a newlywed, or soon-to-be newlywed. Those memories are still so fresh in your mind, you can recall the tiniest details of the day. But when your kids ask about your wedding day, what will you show them? What will you hand down to them from your family's story? We want you to have an actual book of your history, to give your children, who in turn, may give it to their children also.
While you're at it, give them an old Betty Crocker cook book too. Someday, they'll thank you.
The cookbook in question, and my disastrous kitchen on cookie making day.
Books, Rochester NY weddings
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Rochester NY Wedding, Wedding Albums
Rochester NY Wedding, Wedding Albums
Our newest album (right) is a fun new size for us.
Rochester NY Photography, Christmas Cookies
If you're looking to add an album to your collection, contact us - whether you're a past or present wedding couple...it's never too late!
family hanging out by the door
peek a boo
Tom and Alicia are awesome parents. Seriously, I should have been taking notes during this session. With two young kids, they were both calm and patient through it all. Stella came out of her shell and was this energetic, spunky little girl (as compared to the quiet, shy girl I see in church). And Liam, well he is just a happy little boy that was along for the ride. I loved spending time with these guys, as its always a fun adventure. From hide and seek to looking at albums, reading and petting the cat, and even a little jumping in our Christmas outfits, it was real. And it was fun! Check out some of the photos, and learn a little more about this amazing family below.
boy in patriots jersey
little girl reading
boy and cat meet
girl bw on rocking horse
playing on the couch
girl laughing
outside family portrait in the fall
To be honest, this was one of those sessions that didn't go as planned. It was originally scheduled for the spring of 2013, but due to illness got postponed, then rescheduled, and finally ended up happening in October. Mom and the twins were ready to go so we started with them, while Dad and the oldest son joined us later.
Yes, there were some obstacles - but we got some amazing photos with these awesome kids. Mom had a great "let's do this" attitude, and it allowed the kids to be completely themselves. The Duck Pond park was a wonderful backdrop where the kids could play and explore.
The perfect day, the perfect time, the perfect outfit, the perfect weather… it doesn't always happen the way we want it to. But you know what? As long as your family is together, none of that matters. Celebrate today, celebrate the everyday. Celebrate real life, because that is worth capturing.
duck pong, manlius ny portraits
throwing leaves mother and son
twin brothers in stripes
boy talking into hand
family looking away
Celebrate with us today! Get in touch for me details about your session!
Growing up in the Finger Lakes, it was easy to take them for granted. I thought everyone had easy access to beautiful views, waterfalls, and wineries on the lakes. Over the last few years, tourism in the Finger Lakes has grown by leaps and bounds, and so has my appreciation for what we are so lucky to have nearby. I mention this because this summer we had the privilege to work with some families from all over the states that came here on vacation. This family was one of them, and it was so much fun! Three siblings, their kids and their parents were all in one place. The two little girls, Claire and Jane are pretty adorable cousins, and everyone was so easy to work with. They had rented a beautiful house on Keuka Lake and thought it would be a great idea to get some photographs taken while everyone was together.
extended family
cousins in pink
bw girl
two cousins
sibling families
family on rocky beach
Erin and I enjoyed the drive down to the lake and hanging out while the sun set over the water. Ahh, I can still feel that warm sun now. So if you are vacationing here, whether at the ski resort or the lake, give us a call! We'd love to capture your Finger Lakes vacation photos.
