Baby's First Year Plan | Rochester NY Photographer

During your baby's first year, it is so exciting to witness all of the changes taking place. What better way to remember and celebrate those little milestones than with a first year photography plan? We are excited to announce that we have completely revamped our first year plan to be customizable for your exact needs. Unlike other photographer's plans, we have no minimum orders. We have a guideline as to what months we suggest capturing, and will work with your desires and budget to come up with the best program for you. We offer unique ways to display your portraits, including albums, storyboards, and wall clusters in addition to custom designed birth announcements.

A typical first year plan includes a newborn and 12 month session, and then 1 or more sessions in between. Maternity sessions are an optional but fun way to celebrate your remarkable changing body. As with all of our sessions, we come to you or meet at your favorite spot. The newborn session is always easiest in your home, so you don't have to travel, and all outfits and necessities are close at hand.

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Fun things to capture in the first year

Every baby grows and develops at their own pace, but these are some general guidelines we have found to be good estimates for each stage of development.

Maternity : We try to schedule this session about 1-2 months before you are due. This way you are showing, but hopefully still able to move around comfortably.

4-10 days : This is the tiniest your baby will ever be! At the newborn session, we capture the tiny details and nursery. Lots of sleeping shots are also common.

3-4 months : Your baby is starting to hold their head up and make faces! This is what we aim to capture at this age.

6 months : Your baby may be sitting up, or close to it. So it’s a whole new ball game as to what we can capture. Have favorite stuffed friends and toys nearby.

8-9 months : Now we add motion! Your little one may be crawling or scooting toward their favorite things.

12 months : Still little munchkins, but no longer a newborn! They’re standing with or without assistance, and close to walking. They are also very interactive and playful. Bring lots of toys!

Beyond the first year: We recommend a family portrait at least once per year after this point. As their personalities come out and change, don’t forget to celebrate those moments as well!

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If you are pregnant, or know someone who is (we offer gift certificates!) contact us today for more information on this awesome opportunity!

Don't need 600 onesies, but love photos? We also offer registry cards you can put in your shower invitations!

Talk to you soon, Lori

Fun Portrait Outtakes from 2013

This time of the year is a time of reflection for us. It was when I was looking back at all of our sessions from 2013 and picking some favorites for our portfolio, that I found myself laughing. Some moments are sweet, some are beautiful, and some are just downright funny. Here are a few of my favorites that just make me smile, or giggle, or laugh out loud. I hope they bring a smile to your face as well! Thank you again to all of our awesome clients for the memories of all kinds! funny portrait cat and family

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funny portrait mom and daughters

funny portrait picking nose

funny portrait little boy

funny portrait dad and daughter

Wishing you many laughs, Lori

Morgan: 1 month new, Rochester NY Family Photography

Morgan started out as little red riding hood in her Christmas dress. Oh my goodness, she's as beautiful and perfect as a doll! When we started out, she was wide awake, but then we played in the nursery, changed outfits and hats, and before long, she was asleep. Mom had a great trick when Morgan was in that cranky "in between" awake and sleep phase. Just by turning on the vacuum and letting it run, Morgan was out in seconds. It was incredible! We got those wonderful sleepy baby photos, and then she woke up right at the end to give me a great big smile to end our session with. Love this little one, and look forward to her first year journey with us!baby in black and white baby on changing table

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Life is tough when you're a baby. Sigh. Stay little my friend!

Family Portraits during the Holidays : Rochester NY

Yes, we're still on a bit of a Christmas kick...we just can't get over how much fun we had in 2013. Here's another great set of images from a one of our recent holiday sessions. Isn't it lovely when three generations gather? The fun and the chaos... it's wonderful. This was a great group, and we captured all 14 of them in one frame. While a more formal look was in order here, we still had some fun outside, jumping around in the snow. Luckily, this family was all from the Rochester area, so getting them together didn't mean plane tickets and taxis. We were even able to include the dog! Looking back now, we're pretty sure that the youngest, Pete, stole the show, as most 2 year old's do. Enjoy!

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Lets take advantage of all this snow and make your winter portraits!

Lori's 365 Photo a Day : January Recap

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Normally, I'm not one for new years resolutions. I haven't made them since I was a kid, as I would get really into it for a few weeks, and then move on. Well, I'm challenging myself this year to push my creativity with a photo-a-day project. Your job is to hold me to it! Just kidding, but you are invited along for the ride! It may not seem like such a tough task... make and share one photo everyday. I am a professional after all, this is what I do for a living. However, in the winter (aka slow time) it's easy to get caught up working on the business side of things. Days could go by where I'm absorbed in the computer, avoiding the snow and cold. By taking on this goal, I'll have to pick up a camera, any camera, at least once a day. It'll force me to think creatively and never be far from the photographer's mindset.

My plan is to have a theme for each month, and the first month was simply life. You'll see a variety of things that separately don't seem related, but together form a pretty decent overview of me. From my dogs and family, to workouts and work, things around the house, Wegmans, friends, food, comments on the weather and more.

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I'm excited about this! I have decided to share my photo each day on my brand new Instagram account. (Yeah, I know I'm late to the Instagram party, but I am loving it!) So join me there for the daily updates, or check back on the blog for next months' recap.

Keep Clicking, Lori

Playful Kid Photos : Rochester NY Family Portrait

Two cousins - Savannah and Maddox, currently living in different states. With the help of their awesome parents, they try to get together every month for a play date. This time I got to be there to capture it. Maddox is just learning to walk, and Savannah is a perfectly happy little girl at 6 months old. We played with blocks, the ball pit, read stories on the bed and just hung out around the house. Georgia the dog, was there to keep a watchful eye on us the whole time. It was a fun wintery day! Here is a little peek into our adventures together.family with dogboy with momcousins in ball pit boy walking

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Meet the Families

Dan & Melissa | Rochester NY | Married 5 1/2 years | Love hiking

Savannah | 6 months | Loves Knocking down blocks, chewing on anything in sight, watching Georgia (dog)

Megan | Evanston, IL

Maddox | 1 year | Loves reading and learning to walk

Favorite way to celebrate life | Sleeping in (when Savannah allows it)
What makes a good portrait | Capturing the actions and activities of real life (the ups or the downs) in a single moment in time

Rochester ny portrait session: Family Pictures

When she asked me if we had time for a portrait session, I knew. Something in the way she worded things gave her away. So when she pulled her "prop" out of the closet, the "I knew it!" could have been heard down the street. Now that I finally have her permission to share this news with my world, I'm so excited to share the photographs she used to tell her family the big announcement. My long time BFF, (am I still young enough to use that term?) is expecting a new addition to their already beautiful family. What more is there to say really? I'm thrilled, excited and even nervous for them as they write the next chapter in their story.

Writing this, and seeing the joy on their faces in these pictures brings tears to my eyes. I can't wait to snuggle him or her, and watch them grow. Mike, Sarah and Chris - I love you always, and one more time congratulations!

Rochester NY Family Portraits

Rochester NY Family Portraits

Rochester NY Family Portraits

Holiday Mini Portrait Session Fairport NY

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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 –

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The youngest 2 kids

Until next time!

-Lori

Family Portraits at the Fairport Fire Station

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.big family with fire truck two little girls

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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.

Outdoor Holiday Mini Session in Rochester NY

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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?

Extended Family Christmas Photos : Waterloo, NY

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

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little boys at holiday time

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family with dogs and sled

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Just because there is snow on the ground, doesn't mean you have to cry. Call us for your unique winter portraits today!