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Can I book a session if I see something I love on the blog?

Absolutely. If a session, location, or style stands out to you, reach out and let us know which post caught your eye. We’ll help you plan something that feels similar while still being tailored to your family, senior, or brand.

Candid Summer Family Portraits at Durand Eastman Beach

Candid Family Mini Sessions

Jun 17

Written By Erin Perrotta

There’s a very small window of “beach worthy” weather in Rochester NY for family portraits. But when it’s here, we go for it. And whether it’s the breeze off the water it’s natural beauty, Durand Eastman Beach spot give families the perfect mix of play and pretty for a gorgeous Rochester NY photo location.

That atmosphere is what makes beach sessions such a great fit for candid family photography. Kids can splash in the waves or dig their toes into the sand, giving us so many opportunities to capture genuine laughter and real connection. Those moments often become some of the most memorable family portraits, the ones that tell the story of what summer really feels like.

As the sun starts to set, the magic shifts. Golden hour at the beach brings out soft, flattering light that creates a stunning backdrop for more traditional family portraits.

Our summer beach mini sessions in Rochester are designed to combine both sides of the experience: the candidness of kids being kids and the beauty of a golden-hour family portrait you’ll want to hang on your walls.

If you’ve been thinking about updating your family portraits, a beach session at Durand Eastman might be the perfect way to do it this summer.