Cobblestone Family Session: Victor NY Portraits

It was the last light of a fall night, but we snuck outside for some fun. Christian showed off his lacrosse skills, while Anna played soccer. And Lucy, she wanted to dance and swing on the playground! This family is so full of energy, it was contagious.

Their perfect Saturday? Sleeping in, making "Uncle Joe's" pancakes, and visiting family at Sylvia Lake in the Adirondacks or on the farm in Ovid, NY.

Check out the December issue of Cobblestone Living Magazine to see them on the glossy pages, or just enjoy the sneak peek below!

Jason and Leah, thank you so much for inviting me into your lives. We hope to see you again soon!

-Lori

Fun with Family Portraits: Fairport NY Portrait Session

Fall days don't come much nicer than this! It was a cool morning, but the colors were vibrant and the leaves perfectly placed. Beth, Tom, Sam and Miley were coordinated and relaxed.

I was very impressed with their dog Miley, she is much better trained than my dogs and that made it so easy to work with her! Sam brought his football for some casual pictures, and we ended up with many great images. Thanks for choosing Lori and Erin Photography and we hope to see you again soon! Enjoy!

-Lori

Halloween with the Colemans : Family Pictures

Are you ready for some insanely adorable? Well it's coming your way! 

This fall, we made a special trip to Syracuse to capture these 4 kiddos and their families. We started at a cool park with lots of amazing colors. Flynn and Clara loved playing in the leaves and watching the squirrels run around like crazy.

After a quick lunch break, we drove over to the an apple farm to meet up with their cousins, Landon and Dempsey. The boys were super sweet, and enjoyed running up and down the rows, playing on the bridges and throwing rocks in the pond. Since it was Halloween, they popped into their costumes for a few quick shots before the quest for candy.

I'm so glad to have Captain America and Iron Man in my corner! Love you all,
-Aunt Lori

Rochester Newborn Photography at Home

Little T made a slightly early debut, which sometimes happens as babies are always unpredictable. But he is so cute, and so cuddly that I don't think anyone minds one bit. We are so so so excited that he's here, and adding some new feet to Mommy and Daddy's crew of two pups and a cat (who avoided us and the cameras on our visit).

From his little yawns, to little cries he's already got us wrapped around his little fingers. We are excited to watch him grow and change into one of the cutest kids we know.

Congratulations, Rowan, Kevin, Roxy, Kinsey and Pippa on your newest little addition. And welcome to the world Theo!

McQuaid Senior Portraits: Jack & Family

Jack is a soon-to-be McQuaid graduate. He's a rower on the crew team and an all around good guy. We photographed his high school senior session at the Boat House at Genesee Valley Park. We hung around the docks, on the path and even went inside the boathouse for a few.

What made this session different, was the addition of his mom, dad, and sister into the photographs too. We took a little bit time to create some family portraits for them as well. Jack heads off to college soon, so this was the perfect day to have their family picture updated as well. As the sun went down on the river, the light was perfect for some great images.

Congratulations Jack, and thanks for a great waterfront session! ~ Lori & Erin

Five years together: Our Anniversary Portraits

Nearly 11 years ago, John and I first met inside one of these brick buildings. RIT played such a huge roll in our dating lives, in fact all of our dating. It was just days after I graduated that John proposed and we became "fiancés". Now that we've been married for 5 years, I wanted to celebrate where we are now as a family, with 2 fur babies, at the place where it all started. 

My favorite from this set of images, captured by who other than the amazing Erin Perrotta, is the first one below-left. That's us, our little family, in front of our freshman year dorms. The session was so much fun. Walking around with two dogs on campus, we had some students come pet Molley and Mouse and say how much they missed their dogs. If only we could have had pets in the dorms... 

We hit up a few spots on the residential side of campus, and ended at the field house. How nice of them to paint "We ❤︎ our Alumni" just for us! After Erin left, we continued walking and exploring the academic side of campus. John hadn't been back in years, so we reminisced over what was the same, and oogled at all the new buildings. We especially love the Global Village area with all of the new restaurants and outdoor seating. 

We ended the night watching Mouse try to drink from one of the pulsing fountains. That's a mental picture I won't soon forget!

In the end, it's a really lovely memory: walking campus with the man I love and my two furry loves. And thanks to Erin, we have photos to remember it by. Happy anniversary love, here's to the next 5 years!

-Lori

One Year Session: Fall Family Portraits

He's always on the move, and he kept me on my toes for his entire session. I loved chasing him around in the fallen leaves of the backyard. Watching him become a toddler throughout the year has been a lot of fun.

My favorite part of this session was the cake smash. An empty dining room gave us plenty of space for the big, sugary mess of cake Jameson left behind in his footprints. Parents who are willing to let their baby get gooey and cakey right in their own house - LOVE it. The pictures are totally worth the chocolate handprints left behind.

We look forward to watching you continue to grow Jameson! ~ Erin

Family Portraits in Spencerport NY

Last time I photographed this family, they were a family of four. Now - they're a complete family of six. And as hard as I try, I can't imagine anything more beautiful.

But first, you have to imagine me with my camera, Lori, and Mom and Dad each wrangling in a child for their family portrait. I'm sure that anyone nearby watching had a good laugh at our expense. And I'm also pretty sure we were laughing right along with them. Thank goodness for the man to man defense at this session! It was crazy, but it was fun too!

When they found out they were having twins, after already having two handsome boys - scared didn't begin to cover what they were feeling. But seriously, look at these faces. The twins are now one year old, and while they may be hard to slow down - they're also pretty adorable together.

I've been blessed to be able to photograph each one of these kiddos through the years, and every time it gets better and better. I'm so lucky to have them as part of my family! ~ Erin

Fall Family Portraits in Pittsford NY

As always it's an honor to be asked to photograph a family portrait for another photographer. I love being able to capture beautiful images for someone who rarely gets the time to be in front of the lens. 

However, beautiful family portraits are sometimes hard work to get. As most of you with children know, your babies aren't always camera ready. Erica of Erica Lowenguth Photography, knows what I mean. Again, even a photographer's baby can have a bad day.

Even though her little one wanted nothing to do with me, Erica persevered. She didn't get angry about it. She knew that by doing that, it would only hurt the situation. She was patient and loving, and she hugged them tightly until finally we saw some smiles towards the end. I could learn a lot about being a better Mom from her!

It was hard work, but this Momma's worth it, and deserves to have beautiful images of herself with her babies. Thankfully, I believe we were able to achieve that goal! ~ Erin

Adrian and Eric's Anniversary Session | Rochester NY Photography

When Adrian said "Hey, my five year anniversary is coming up. Can we set up a surprise session for Eric?  Oh, and I'd like to include all of my dogs."  

A surprise session, AND dogs? We say yes, always. Because dogs are always welcome. After all, they're family too.

The look on Eric's face when he saw us pop out from behind some bushes, was one of confusion - but happy nonetheless to see people he knew at Hamlin Beach State Park. It wasn't until Adrian told him why we were there, that it really clicked.

They've never had a portrait session done before. Adrian, a photographer himself, finally decided it was time to get out from behind the camera. We are so glad that he did. It's always an honor when another photographer chooses us to capture a moment in their lives for them.

We're so grateful to have such amazing friends in our lives - especially if they have dogs! Happy Anniversary Eric and Adrian! 

A Rochester Maternity Portrait Session: Rowan & Kevin

I am beyond excited for these two soon-to-be parents! Rowan and Kevin are expecting their first child in October - well, their first two legged child! :)

Kevin is a veterinarian, and we're all dog lovers, so of course we had to include the fur babies. Roxy and Kinsey enjoyed the walk around Linear Park and didn't seem to mind the camera. You'll be seeing more of this family, so stayed tuned to the blog. But for now, enjoy some of their baby bump photos!

Can't wait to meet the new addition! 

-Lori

A Double Family Session in Fairport

How fun is this? Kerry and Katie have been best friends since they were four years old. Now, they each have two kids that are quickly becoming best friends too! We decided to shoot a double session at the local playground so we could get some individual family shots, and some with all of the kids.

These kids are just too cute! We counted pine cones, blew bubbles, walked and played our way around the park. And they are lovers too, they were all about the hugs and kisses. I just can't get enough! Check these cuties out!

I love watching these little ones grow up, and I still can't believe how fast it happens! Looking forward to the next installment! 

-Lori