Turning one is so much fun! I got to play with this little guy and his family on birthday number one. Adrian enjoyed his new tricycle, balloons, and of course, trying cake!
We had a great time playing in his backyard! All in all, it was a great session - which we knew was session was over when he crawled through the cake. 😂
Is he cute or what? See you next time!
-Lori
These two are best friends. They are outgoing and sweet; their energy is infectious. They also happen to be cute enough to bring me to Syracuse to spend time hanging out in the park! :)
Running around the playground, playing with worms, watching the geese and avoiding the rain drops. Oh and racing, cause that is always fun too!
I just can't get enough of Jack and Taylor. Thanks for the fun day at Onondaga Lake Park!
Love,
Lori
When you've got 3 kids, all with birthdays within a month of each other, having one birthday party just makes sense! Family and friends gathered for a backyard BBQ with games in honor of Stella, Liam and Cormac turning 6, 4 and 1.
Real life happens during playtime, family parties, & birthday cakes. This was a real day, and it was a lot of fun to photograph.
We even snuck in a three generations portrait – with Liam throwing the ball in the air. Perfection in the imperfect portrait.
Watching Liam watch the cupcakes... waiting for the song to be over so he could dive in... priceless. And it was love at first taste for Cormac!
Happy birthday, and thanks for letting me document this day for you!
-Lori
Every year we take a night to say "thank you" to our clients with a picnic. We love sitting down to a meal with you and spending time with you outside of your portrait sessions.
It's our favorite way to say thank you, and it was a beautiful night to do so.
Thank you to all of the engaged couples who let us capture their biggest day. Thank you to the couples who are still with us, as families now six years after their wedding day. To each graduating senior who shared their world with us. And to the families we've photographed, as well as to our members who we are so grateful to see and photograph regularly.
We are so grateful for each and every one. Here's a glimpse of the fun!
~ Erin
Any session that ends in a hug is a great session.
Three year old Cruz wasn't sure about me when I first walked in, but after playing in the puddles and running down the sidewalk, he was ready to be my photo assistant.
He and brother Julian are all you'd expect out of 1 and 3 year old boys. They don't sit still (for any length of time) and love to play! Making play dough in the kitchen and cutting out shapes was a great family activity. It was also the easiest way to slow them down, if only temporarily. This authenticity is what I love about family photos - real, every day fun.
At the end, as I packed up and headed out to leave this Rochester, NY portrait session, Cruz came running across the house with a hug for me. The feeling is mutual little friend!
Hope to see you again soon!
-Lori
Three couples, three generations and three dogs! And I managed to leave without taking any of the pups home with me... that's an accomplishment!
A celebration of family... that's what this session was. What started 65 years ago between two people has brought this family together. What an incredibly friendly, easy-going group who made this session one of my favorites to date! They welcomed me into their home to document the life and memories that have been made inside those walls. And outside too! They enjoy the fire pit out back, and the custom built shed.
As the three ladies made meatballs together, I secretly wished I could be doing that with my grandmother. In a way, it was like she was there with me. (Love and miss you Grandma Dupe!)
Laura and family – Thank you for being a beautiful example of family. I hope you enjoy looking back on these memories for many years to come!
Cheers,
Lori
You wouldn't know it by looking at him, but at his latest session, this little man was tired. But Mommy and Daddy were patient, as they always are, and I pulled out as many of the tricks as I could think of that would make an 18 month old happy. Thankfully, even with the tougher moments we ended up getting smiles and laughs on the trail at Corbett's Glen.
Mommy and Daddy won't ever forget the tiredness brought on by sleepless nights. But Theo's great big smile and contagious laughs will be first and foremost in their minds as they reflect on these images in the years to come.
Love you to pieces little man (and mommy and daddy), can't wait to see you again soon!
~ Erin
I love being on campus in the Spring; the college is beautified for graduation, and there is a buzz in the air.
You may recognize her. Because two years ago we were at RIT celebrating her brother, Alex's graduation. Thanks for coming back guys! I absolutely loved spending time with you, catching up, and having fun on campus. Stephanie and Alex enjoyed being goofy together, mom gave her a lei to wear, and even Dan, her boyfriend, made his guest appearance.
But really, how fun is this? I think everyone should celebrate earning their degree with some fun portraits around the place that helped shape their future. Don't you agree?
Hats off to you Stephanie, hope to see you all again soon at the next milestone!
Cheers!
Lori
It didn't take long for these kiddos to get dirty... but what do you expect when you are at one of their favorite parks?
From chalk to bubbles, and just enjoying the stream that runs through Corbetts Glen, this session was non-stop from start to finish. We were celebrating Chris and Melissa's 10th Anniversary while the kids ran around and played.
A little love, a little laughter, and maybe at the end... well, sometimes three year olds don't do what you ask. Did you know that? :)
But the photos tell a great story, 10 years of marriage and two kids later, congrats Melissa and Chris!
-Lori
Tammy and her family just moved into the Cobblestone area of Victor, NY. I'm so pleased to be able to create these photos for them at their new home. They have a nice fire pit to hang near in the backyard, and I just fell in love with the floor to ceiling windows (aka gorgeous light for portraits) in their living room.
With Bre in college and RJ heading into high school this Fall, they are certainly a busy bunch. Thanks so much for making time for some family portraits guys! Enjoy!
Cheers,
Lori
I didn't panic when mom warned me that her kids might be a little shy. That's not unusual for us, so I thought, 'okay, let's play first.'
And we did. We went to the backyard and played on the swing set.
It was the first nice day after nearly two weeks of May showers – it was so nice to be in the sun. The kids felt it, I felt it, even Daizy their English bulldog felt it!
Part of the memory behind a particular photograph is actually having fun when it was being taken, and not just how you looked on a certain day. I hope this family, and every family we've photographed, enjoys thinking back about the fun day we spent together. The pictures are a vehicle back in time to those memories.
And this memory? It was a beautiful spring day in the backyard. The kids played together and everyone was happy. What more can you ask for?
Enjoy, and hope to see you again soon!
-Lori
