Family Pictures with High School Seniors: Fairport NY Photographers

Bella’s senior portrait session wouldn’t have been the same without including the rest of the family: Mom and Zada, their Italian Mastiff.

Part two of her Senior Pictures took place at the hidden gem that is Corbett’s Glen. (If you missed part one, find it here.)

It was clear to see the special bond these two beautiful ladies share, and I was honored to capture a little family portrait for them.

Say ‘hey’ to Stephanie and Bella!

Cheers!
-Lori

Candid Family Portrait Sessions: Rochester Pinball Collective

This Candid Mini Session was unlike any you’ve ever seen before. Why? Because pinball games were involved!

One of the ways our mini sessions are different, is that we try to make them about more than the pictures. There’s often an experience involved, or an activity that your families would enjoy.

The idea for this one came from our family’s love of playing board games together. It didn’t take us long to brainstorm a way to capture this theme for other families too.

A huge thank you goes out to the Rochester Pinball Collective for opening their doors to our group of fun loving families.

Have an idea for an upcoming Candid Mini Session event? We’re always on the lookout, so tell us what your family loves to do!

One Year Old and Family Pictures: Canandaigua NY

"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." (Alice in Wonderland.)

We couldn’t agree with that quote more, because it’s impossible that this little lady is one, AND already walking! If you’ve followed her journey from newborn to now, you’ll know that this one year old is pretty special. Her first year pictures were nothing short of magical.

We ventured to Sonnenberg Gardens for the most adorable Spring family pictures. We explored the flowers, the mossy Rock Garden, the Italian Garden and more.

Say hello to Luna in Wonderland!

Cars and Trucks Family Mini Sessions: Fairport NY Photographers

Newsflash! Adorable families and vintage cars go together PERFECTLY in family pictures.

I mean, come ON - these kids are so cute! Not only are the family pictures from our cars and trucks candid mini session perfect, the kids also had fun while we took the pictures!

They were allowed to climb in and on, all sorts of cars, trucks and tractor. They drove the tractor or sat in the truck bed. They honked the horns, and pretended they were in race cars.

They played. Their parents, got updated family portraits - it was a win, win all around!

Pittsford NY Family Pictures: Fairport NY Family Photographers

We are so lucky to get to watch all four of these kids grow up through their family pictures. What started with two has grown to a family of six and a lot of love.

This session at Mendon Ponds in Pittsford, was the just the right amount of play and portraits.

This crew takes advantage of our candid mini session events, but they also book separate family pictures, dedicated to just them every year. Because of this, we know them well and they are like family to us.

We are so grateful for these smiles.

Hamlin Beach Family Pictures: Fairport NY Photographers

If you have a favorite place in the Rochester NY area, you go there for your family pictures. Which is what we did with Kylie’s family to compliment her Class of 2022 senior pictures.

They have so many memories from Hamlin Beach. Camping, swimming and playing with cousins. I was lucky enough to join this family and take some family portraits for them in their happy place.

And, not only did the bring their dog, but they also wore matching Puppie Love Rescue shirts!

The golden hour sunset did not disappoint in these family pictures, These guys were so much fun! I’m really glad Kylie is the oldest daughter! See you again soon! -Lori

Finger Lakes Family Pictures: Fairport NY Photographers

New rule: Vacations with the ones you love most should always include an updated extended family picture.

I mean, these Finger Lakes views and your family portraits together on the dock like this? We can’t even.

Our hope is that your kids will look back at these family pictures and remember the laughs you shared together on this trip. These are the moments you’ll cherish for years to come.

Mighty for Madison: Support Small Business (and a Family) in Your Community

I’ll never forget that first nice day of Spring in March, when it was 75 and windy. I spent it at the Golisano Children’s Hospital celebrating Maddie and her purple hair. She’s lost it by now.

Maddie is just about 6 years old, and recently diagnosed with Leukemia. She’s smart and fun, and she may be small, but she is mighty.

Her parents run the kid oriented business, Spotlight Performing Arts Studio, which is how we met several years ago. We’re all members of the local merchants association.

Maddie is already deep into treatment, and they expect to be in the hospital for the next 5-6 months. John and Kaitlyn also have a little boy, Jackson.

As parents, all of this is hard to fathom. We did what we felt we could, but there’s such a long road ahead and they could use all the support we as a community can give.

It’s been awhile since I shot this session for them, but their needs remain the same. Please join us in supporting these beautiful people while they go through the impossible.

Here are some ways you can help:

Sign up for the meal train: https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/40oeg7

Donate to their gofundme page: https://gofund.me/7839e43d or give directly on venmo @kaitlyn-barthelmes

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?