Rush Henrietta Senior Pictures: Class of 2022, Stephanie

Stephanie is a Rush Henrietta High School senior. Capturing this moment in senior year is special on its own, but add in grandma and it took Stephanie’s senior pictures over the top.

You could tell they have a special connection, and that it helped to relax Stephanie for her senior portraits. Not that she needed it, she rocked every look she put on, even her nursing uniform!

Stephanie, you have a beautiful smile and laugh, let that radiate into the world and you will make your future patients at ease. Congrats Stephanie, I can’t wait to see where you go from here! -Lori

Rochester NY Artists Personal Branding: Amy Colburn

Amy is an artist in Geneva NY with creative eye and determined spirit. She came to us with a goal to rebrand her website, but also herself.

She wants her personal brand photography to show her as an authentic, positive person in both her lifestyle and her artistic style. Together, we worked on brainstorming a location and a plan to create brand images that felt like her.

Not only did we accomplish that goal, but we had fun along the way too. As her session progressed, I found myself losing track of time, as we were having fun capturing the right looks for her brand.

As you can clearly see, Amy rocked her personal brand session. I can’t wait to see how she uses these images!

Victor High School Senior Portraits: Class of 2022, Nicolas

Victor High School Senior, Nicolas, had a hard time selecting his favorite senior pictures. Because as he said, “We didn’t expect to like them all so much!”

When it comes to senior portraits, that’s the best problem to have, if I may say so.

The Granger Homestead in Canandaigua is where his parents were married, and made a great setting with lots of backdrops to choose from for his senior session. It fit his sunny personality and easy going nature.

It was such a pleasure to work with you Nicolas, congratulations to you, and the rest of the Class of 2022!

-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!

Victor High School Senior Pictures: Class of 2022, Nick

Photographing the senior portraits for a younger brother of a prior client is always meaningful. As a senior photographer, I am mindful to make the portrait session similar (for parents) but different (for the high school senior). :)

It had been four years since I last saw Nick, when he made a special appearance at Matt’s senior portrait session.

An avid reader, we had to include that passion in his senior pictures, and have fun with it. Though covering his face with the book was my idea, he may have preferred to do that for all his senior pictures! You couldn’t tell from these shots, but he going into the senior session, he wasn’t too excited about it. That’s ok, sometimes that the case, we get it! Luckily, he loves his momma and worked with me to get some nice shots for her and the Victor High School yearbook. We even included his Victor Robotics shirt!

Good luck next year, Nick!

-Lori

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.

Victor High School Senior Pictures: Class of 2022, Cameron

I remember Cameron’s senior pictures so well.

It was calling for rain, but neither of us wanted to postpone the portrait session. We decided to shoot a little earlier in the day to beat the forecast, and it worked perfectly!

We met at Midvale Country Club to photograph this high school senior golf and soccer star. Cameron made it easy, just like his brother Connor had done. I love looking at both senior portrait sessions - photographed in different locations, but both carrying a similar feel with all the brilliant green backgrounds.

Just as we finished Cameron’s senior pictures, we felt a few sprinkles and we all high fived that we not only squeezed it in, but got some beautiful senior portraits.

Congrats Cameron!
-Lori

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

Penfield NY Senior Pictures: Class of 2022, Bella

Bella is a Class of 2022, Penfield High School Senior. It was my pleasure to capture her senior pictures last summer. Here’s the quick recap!

Before hitting Ellison Park for Bella’s casual, fun, senior portrait session, we made a stop at her old Elementary School, just around the corner.

This was a first for me, but I loved the intention behind it. Bella and her mother wanted to show the scope of schooling in her senior pictures, from the beginning in Kindergarten to now as she graduates. They brought along her Kindergarten photo and we took some sweet photos with in her old stomping grounds as a kid.

The sentimentality continued, when she wore a t-shirt honoring her late grandfather and his passion for restoring old cars. We had such a nice night finding natural spots to compliment Bella’s beauty. Stay tuned for part 2, when we got mom in on the fun!

Congrats Bella!

-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.