Family Pictures in Rochester: Fairport NY Photographers

Okay, so if you saw Nolan’s senior portrait blog post, you know we met through archery. That’s also how I met the rest of his family!

So when it came time to book their Nolan’s senior pictures, it was a no-brainer to add-on family pictures too. Ellison Park set the stage for a wonderful fall evening. Angela and John were also celebrating a special anniversary, and look at those kids! I love the way he makes her laugh.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon!

Cheers,
Lori

Family Pictures in Fairport NY at Fellows Road Park

From their engagement session to their wedding. Then from one newborn session, to family portraits with two little kids.

You might not know it, but there’s often a lot of chasing involved when you photograph toddlers in family pictures.

The chase and the hard work makes it feel so rewarding when we actually capture that one moment when everyone is happy, interacting and smiling.

Are these four the cutest or what?

Candid Family Mini Sessions in Rochester NY: Hipocampo Children's Books

When it comes to family mini sessions in winter, we get creative. We don’t use a studio and a painted backdrop.

We use your real life.

For example, we recently partnered with a great business like Hipocampo Children’s Books. We woredk together to create a family picture experience. In this case, Henry and Pamela at Hipocampo provided a story time for families to come and enjoy.

How does photography fit into this?

While story time was happening we captured candid family pictures. When story time wrapped up, we took a few posed family pictures as well. We used the colorful book background as the perfect setting for family pictures of book loving families.

Other examples?

• Bright lights and pinball game backgrounds for game loving families.

• Playground family pictures at your favorite playground.

• Halloween costumes and pumpkin picking for fall family pictures.

So what background fits your family? Maybe we have the perfect family mini session for you already on the calendar!

Family Pictures on the Farm: Fairport NY Photographers

I think we use a different vehicle in their family photos every year, but I have to say this bright orange truck might be a favorite!

We met up with these guys for their family pictures in Fairport. The nearby cornfield was the perfect setting for some late fall family portraits, and even the dog wanted in on the fun this year.

If you recognize them, it’s because they’ve been coming to our Candid Mini Session Events for a few years now.

We’re super grateful to them as well, as they’re hosting our upcoming Cars and Trucks Mini Session Event! They have a wide variety of cars (camaros and mustangs anyone?), trucks (like this awesome orange one) and tractors of all kinds to use for great family pictures, as well as some to let kiddos play on. I mean, what kid doesn’t love climbing into the seat of a tractor?

Candid Family Mini Sessions: Winter Family Pictures in Pittsford

The 2022 Candid Mini Session Events are off to a great start, albeit a very cold one.

We held our first set of winter family pictures on Birdsong Trail at Mendon Ponds. The morning sun reflected off the snow, giving a beautiful glow for these brave families at their mini sessions.

These mini sessions make it possible to have both posed and candid playtime at any time of the year, even in January! Interested in learning more? Check out the link below!

Family Pictures with 9 month old: Rochester NY Photographers

Baby’s first year sessions are all about watching a little one go from newborn to infant in the blink of an eye.

We’ve captured this bundle of spunk every three months for the last year. Every opportunity to capture her and her parents in family pictures is a great one.

I mean, look at that smile in these 9 month old portraits. Her personality is starting to shine through, and it’s absolutely perfect.

We can’t wait to see her again for the grand finale of her first year sessions! Want to see the the others? Check them out below!

Newborn | 3 Month | 6 Month

Why Candid Family Portrait Sessions Are For You

Fairport NY Family Pictures

When you hear the term “mini sessions”, you probably think of designated 15 time slots and perfectly placed props - am I right? If that’s what you’re after, that’s great! More power to you! But that’s not exactly how our mini sessions work.

Our Candid Mini Session Events are unlike regular family mini sessions. While we do set aside time for each family to have a few posed family portraits, the focus of these events is on capturing real families at play.
So how do you know if it's right for your family? Here’s a few thoughts:

1) You have kids that never stop moving.

Seriously, NEVER. You chase your toddler all over creation, so you know they won’t sit still for a posed picture. That’s fine with us! The idea with our candid mini sessions, is that we’re capturing them while they play with you - moving or not.

2) Family pictures stress you out.

”My kids don’t smile for the camera, they are hard to photograph.”

We’ve been taking great pictures of hard to photograph kids since before we had our own babies. We’ve got tricks, we play games, we have an activity for them to enjoy. We are there, but not in your faces for 15 minutes straight, begging for smiles. We give them time to play and get to know us. The results are real smiles and relaxed parents.

3) You want to be in the moment AND the pictures.

You feel like you're never part of the fun because someone has to take the pictures. Well, put your phone down because we’re here to capture this little slice of life that includes you, for you.

4) You like family pictures that are more than posed photos.

Believe it or not, it is possible to have the best of both worlds when it comes to family pictures. You may have a milestone to celebrate, but you also know that little moments happen all year long. There’s life to live, and you want to live it - but also, you want to freeze it in time too.

There's activities and opportunities every month, so if you want the schedule - get the details here! Or if you want to talk and ask questions, check out that little purple button below.

Family Pictures at Seneca Park: Rochester NY Family Portraits

The setting at Seneca Park was perfect for fall family pictures in Rochester NY.

This cutie pie two year old had his fill of playing in the leaves with his family, including his uncle and grandparents. Throwing the leaves at each other and being silly together provided some great opportunities for candid family pictures.

Alongside the leafy fun, there were also some posed family pictures included in their set. Their fall colored wardrobe worked perfectly with the colorful October trees.

Say hello to this cute family if you know them!

Also, huge “thank yous” go out to Shauna from SLZ Photography for her assistance in making this session happen!

Fairport NY Family Pictures: One Year Portrait Session

The first year of life is full of milestones, but turning one is a truly special one for both child and parent.

This little one year old, sweet as can be, was accompanied by big brother- the family dog, and two doting parents for their family pictures.

We checked out one of my favorite hidden spots as a Fairport NY photographer - The Thomas Creek Boardwalk. If you know it, don’t give it away, ok? Our little secret.

I look forward to seeing more of this little one as she grows and capturing more of their family portraits, but for now, enjoy being ONE!

Winter Family Mini Session Events: Rochester NY Photographers

In December, parents everywhere live behind their camera. They’re photographing every family party, every cute holiday cookie, every visit with Santa - literally everything.

How often do you think that parent gets in one of the holiday family pictures? Or rather, how often do you think that parent gets to truly ENJOY the moment? Think about it - are you that parent?

Here’s how we fix this problem: Our Candid Mini Session Events.

Boom. Done. Look at these moments that would have gone un-captured if mom or dad had been taking the pictures. This style of family photography is what every parent doesn’t realize they want.

Sure, we take your posed family portrait too, but these candid pictures are why these mini session events exist. These moments are the gold.

Check out pictures from our last candid mini session event of 2021 below - ice skating at Roc Holiday Village!

Family pictures with a 6 month old: Rochester NY Family Portraits

These family pictures were taken almost one year to the date that Laura and Kevin posed in this same spot with an empty onesie and their pumpkins.

Now, a beautiful 6 month old sits in that onesie, in the same spot for her third family session in her first year portrait series. Lori mentioned at the time, that as she shot this session, she got a little teary eyed thinking back to that very first announcement session.

We also got a glimpse of her perfect little fairy Halloween costume - and we’re basically dead.

Check it out, we think you’ll agree.

Holiday Candid Mini Session Event: Fairport NY Family Pictures

Our holiday mini sessions are ready to share! Oh what fun we had!

Our candid mini session events are not just about posed family pictures with a pretty background. We do our best to make them a family style fun event too.

This time around, we had a fire pit, hot chocolate, ornament making, lots of trees to decorate and a tire swing to play on.

And because we know you folks want a pretty setting too, we had a few trees pre decorated for our families to have a posed holiday family picture in front of.

These candid mini session events have evolved so much over the past two years, and we’re grateful for every family who has joined us.

As we wrap of 2021, we’re hard at work planning 2022 events - so if you have an idea, or want to partner on something, feel free to get in touch with us!