Fairport Senior Pictures: Class of 2022, Zack

Zack, from Fairport High School chose the pier at Charlotte Beach for his fashion inspired senior pictures.

We had so much fun incorporating everything from graffiti to trees to bricks into his senior portraits. Don’t you just love his style? His posing was effortless and natural.

This is how I hope it will be for everyone of our high school senior portraits. And if you don’t feel at home in front of a lens like Zack did, we’re there to help you relax into the session, and create amazing senior pictures.

This is just another example of how much I love my job. I got to spend the morning getting to know a great family, while walking along the beach and expressing my creativity by way of creating senior portraits.

Thanks all for the wonderful day, and congrats Zack!

-Lori

Victor High School Senior Pictures: Mallory, Class of 2022

We love it when a family comes back to us for senior pictures with their newest high school graduate. It’s the best.

Mallory is a high school senior at Victor High School, and also a joy to be around. Fun, easy going, we had lots to talk about during her senior pictures at Schoen Place. We worked together two years ago for family pictures that went alongside her sister’s senior portrait session. 

I love a high school senior with fashion sense, because I have none! 🤣 Mallory wore every outfit with confidence and it showed in her senior pictures. I hope you like this sneak peek, and I can’t wait to work with sibling #3! 

Leave a message of congratulations for this Class of 2022 graduate!

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?

Aquinas High School Senior Pictures: Rochester NY

When I think about perfect senior portrait sessions, they don’t get much better than Kylie’s! Kylie is a Class of 2022 senior at Aquinas High School.

The Webster Arboretum was the perfect backdrop for her senior pictures, and…oh look, how nice that there is a softball field next door!

Kylie is a three sport athlete, so we had a lot of fun incorporating her passions into her senior pictures. I love a mixture of posed and action shots, and so did Kylie!

And can you believe that sunset? Love it! Stay tuned for more of Kylie for part 2, when she was joined by her family for family pictures at Hamlin Beach!

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!

Fairport NY Senior Pictures: Alicia, Class of 2022

Alicia has to be one of the sweetest high school seniors I have ever worked with on senior pictures.

She’s always up for anything, down to earth, and multitalented too! For her senior pictures at the Webster Arboretum, she rocked everything from her field hockey pinny to her prom dress. But don’t let those kind eyes fool you, from what I understand, she is pretty fierce on the field at Fairport High School!

Thanks for a fun night capturing your senior portraits, Alicia, and cheers to what’s next!

-Lori

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!

Branding Photography in Rochester NY: Kc Rossi

Kc Rossi loves to help women breakthrough and bring all of themselves to their lives, and the world. Her words. I can tell you that just from the few hours we spent together - she’s good at it.

She wanted her brand photography to portray a confident, powerful feeling - but also photography that shows peace and warmth. So we captured her professional nature at work, and her natural environment as well.

Doing this included both her polished style, and attention to detail but also the cozy feeling of her working from home, and even the deer in her amazing forest backyard.

This set of brand photographs will give her options for ideas to communicate on social media, her podcast headers and her website.

If you’re looking for a mindset coach to help you grow, we suggest you meet Kc!

Tips for Personal Brand Photo Shoots: Fairport NY Brand Photography

You know your brand visuals are super important to your small business. So you’ve got your brand photo shoot booked, but you’re a little nervous about what to do next.

Here’s four tips for your head shot or branding session:

1) Find some inspiration.

Use Pinterest, or collect images that you’re drawn to. It could be as simple as your brand colors, or a fun pattern, or even specific poses that portray what you want your audience to feel. Then show your photographer what you’re drawn to.

2) Pick the right location.

Ask yourself, does this location fit my brand? Or am I using it because it’s what everyone is doing? Find the right place for you.

3) Do what feels good.

If it helps you, get your hair and makeup done. Pick the right outfits, and get a second opinion if you need it. Meditate or do yoga, or have a dance party if it relaxes you. Because when you feel good, your confidence will show in your branding pictures.

4) Know your words and your why.

Why do you do what you do? What purpose does your business serve? What are the top 3-5 words you want the world to see in your brand? For example: A few of ours are “fun” and “real.” We try to show these kinds of images for our people to understand who we are and what we’re about.

You’re going to use these branding images to communicate your message and build trust with your audience. Hopefully these personal brand session tips help point you in the right direction.

If you’re truly lost, ask your photographer for help - that’s what we’re here for. We want you to have the right brand pictures for you.

Above all else, have fun!

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!