Family Pictures through the Years: Fairport NY Family Portraits

Over the years, we’ve photographed a lot of family pictures in Rochester. We’ve captured hundreds of photographs of growing families, some of which began as amazing wedding couples.

We’ve literally captured the changing seasons of a family’s life together. From wedding, to first child, to second and on and on. And we photograph them so regularly, they feel like actual family to us. I know what activities they enjoy, and more often than not, I know what’s going to evoke a real childlike laugh from them. I not only know the names of their children, but the name of their child’s favorite stuffed elephant.

I know these things, because for the past five years, we’ve been photographing these particular families on a nearly monthly basis through our portrait membership program.

I know what you’re thinking - whhhhoooaaa, monthly portrait sessions? You crazy?

Well, yes, I am a little crazy - but that’s not what we’re doing here. If you want a photographer that takes the time to get to know your family, and a photographic experience that’s more than poses.

Our portrait membership is what I’m talking about, and if you haven’t yet heard of it - here’s a recap of years of candid, real life moments from one family that has been along for the ride from the start.

If you’re curious, please ask questions - because we want to make it as easy to understand as “E for elephant.”

Greece Athena Senior Pictures: Samantha's Senior Portraits

Sometimes we go into a high school senior session with one plan, only to need to change it and find workarounds. When we arrived at our first location, there were other folks hanging about. So, we avoided that area, and found some beautiful pockets of light to highlight Sam’s beauty. (It wasn’t hard!) The background people eventually left, allowing us to use the cobblestone area at Durand Eastman Park as well.

Then we walked across the street to the beach. Or should I say, “beach”. With the lake levels so high this year, there really wasn’t a beach! We still found some cool trees to hang out on over the water and Sam rocked her stunning white dress.

The original game plan may have shifted, but we all still had a great time and created some amazing Rochester NY Senior portraits for Sam! Good luck in all your future endeavors!

-Lori

Pittsford Mendon High School: Olivia's Senior Photos

Meet Olivia! While she is all about field hockey, she chose to get dressed up and let her hair down for her senior portrait session in Pittsford NY!

We had a great time exploring all the unique backgrounds around Schoen Place and finished up at Tinker Park with her siblings and new little puppy. I gotta say, they are lucky I didn’t take little Winnie home with me! :)

Winnie may have tried to steal the show, but Olivia really knocked it out of the park! Happy senior year, and good luck on the field!

-Lori

Senior Portraits, Fairport High School: Rohan

Me: So you play volleyball... are you any good?

Rohan: Well, our team won states last year…

Rohan is a natural on the Fairport High School Volleyball court, and in front of the camera. Mom wanted some nice scenery in the background, so we explored one of my favorite secret treasures in Rochester: Linear Park. This one park has so much variety for high school senior pictures, we could get a lot of different looks without going far. In the woods, by the water, and a grungy brick wall for some dramatic sports images.

Happy senior year Rohan, and thanks for choosing us to document your senior portraits!

-Lori

Victor High School Senior Pictures: Abby, Class of 2020

Abby chose our model session for her senior portraits for Victor High School, which meant we got to explore 3 different portrait locations around Rochester together. We did a few images at their home, followed by an amazing barn down the street and finished at Schoen Place with all its variety! I loved her blue eyes against the blue background, including the miniature horses in a few images and Abby’s sunny personality the whole time.

Every session is special and this one was no exception! Congrats Abby on your senior year and thanks for having us along on the ride!

-Lori

Personal Branding Photography in Rochester NY for Health Coaches

Brooke came to us with a very simple goal for herself and her business: to be viewed as a credible and established professional in the field of mindful eating. She knows who she is and exactly who she wants to help which made planning her brand session in Rochester a piece of cake - or, cookie in this case.

Did she have to have all the answers about her brand before she came to us? No, but it helped push her images forward to exactly what she was hoping to achieve. We used food (cookies, donuts and salad) as props and found a space that gave us both a kitchen setting and clean, modern office in one at Metro CoWork.

I loved planning images that she could use not only on her website, but as social media photography as well. It’s been amazing to see her grow and show her expertise using the images we created together. If you’re looking for a down to earth professional who can help you ditch stress about food - give Brooke a call or check out her website at newmindfuleating.com.

And if you’re interested in chatting more about how you can elevate your own brand through photographs, get in touch!

Brighton High School Senior Photos: Katie, Class of 2020

Our goal for every senior portrait session is to reflect back to our seniors who they are. Every single session is unique in its own way, because every single high school senior is unique in their own way.

It was a dream and absolute pleasure to photograph a fellow purple haired friend. We created senior pictures that made her feel like her real self. We hit up Schoen place in order to show off her snowboard, her skateboard and even her pug socks and car. Each element she shared with us showed us a little bit more about who she is at heart.

The results were playful and thoughtful, frankly - they were perfection.

~ Erin

Highland Park Family Portraits: Rochester NY Family Pictures

Years ago, we photographed this family at a day in the life session at their cottage near Sodus, NY. This time though, they wanted portraits that showed their fun and closeness as a family. It was fall, and the scenery was beautiful but they knew that the focus wasn’t about getting a quintessential Fall Family Portrait. The emphasis to them first, foremost and always was on family.

I loved to see them hug, play, and laugh through Highland Park on one of the last beautifully warm fall days of 2019. It was important to me to see this group having fun together, and sharing real smiles whenever possible.

Capturing them in one of their most photographed moves, jumping, was the finale to a great session. I know that these photographs will be cherished as precious moments of lives well loved.

Rochester Branding Photography for Podcasters: Pursue You with Mandy Friend Gigliotti

Mandy is a ray of sunshine on any cloudy day. Her dreams have always been big, but to me, her heart has always been bigger. She’s a leader in the world of real estate, owns a daycare, partners in her husband’s chiropractic office and also runs her own coaching/training business… you know, on the side.

But her latest calling has brought her into the world of motivation and encouragement with her podcast: Pursue You. Her goal as she puts it is to encourage you to pursue YOU so that you can give the gift of your best self to your family, community and business.

This creed is what brought Mandy to us, to capture some branding images for her podcast cover and her website. We incorporated some of her speaking events, and some headshots that felt approachable and warm.

If you haven’t yet listened to the Pursue You Podcast, you should! Here’s a link to it, so you have no excuse not to, right?

Here’s a peek at our work together, and how she’s using her images regularly!

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

---

Are you ready to tackle 2020 and uplevel your branding photographs?
Ask your questions today!

Personal Branding Photography Rochester NY: Jardin Terrariums

When we first talked about photographing a personal brand session with the amazing, Kathleen from Jardin Terrariums we knew it couldn’t be basic. She wanted to show that what she offers is the opportunity to play and have fun with nature, in a creative way.

This was not a last minute, “let’s just shoot whatever we think works” kind of session. We spent time planning and brainstorming together. She knew she wanted new website images, as well as the ability to use them on social media. And we knew, we couldn’t shoot this in an empty studio space - it had to be natural and meaningful.

So what better place than the garden backyard setting that she dreamt up Jardin Terrariums in. We created a garden party, complete with guests to show every step of creating a terrarium.

Take a look below and see some of the work we created together, as well how they were used on Jardin Terrarium’s website.

If you think you’re ready to level up your image - get in touch!

---

---

Family Pictures at Hamlin Beach: Rochester NY Photographers

I’ve known Laurie since my high school softball days. So when she reached out to us to for a family portrait session at Hamlin Beach, it felt like coming home - but with a lot to catch up on and two cute littles.

And from the light to the playing with the kids, their session went perfectly. We even had time to play in the water together. There’s nothing like getting a big, wet hug from your subjects at the end of a family session.

It doesn’t have to be summer though to take your family pictures - snowmen, snowflakes and a great winter afternoon is just as fun and beautiful!

Victor Family Portrait Session at Cobblestone Creek

We love offering family sessions to our high school senior portrait clients, and more and more families are taking us up on it lately! We met up with this crew at Cobblestone Creek Country Club, AKA their backyard, on a beautiful summer evening.

It may have only been an hour, but we managed to get quite a variety of family portraits utilizing the scenic nature of the golf course. The iconic bridge and water fountains, of course, but also the paths and greenery are just stunning there.

Leave them some love if you know them, or reach out and schedule your family session today!

-Lori