What kinds of sessions do you feature on the blog?

We share real family portraits, senior pictures, and personal branding sessions photographed around Rochester, Fairport, and the surrounding Western NY area. You’ll also find planning tips, location ideas, and behind-the-scenes moments to help you prepare for your own session.

How can I find posts about a specific location or type of session?

Use the search bar to type what you’re looking for, like “High Falls,” “senior pictures,” or “fall family photos.” You can also browse the archive to explore sessions by season and year.

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.

Winter Portraits in Rochester, NY: Rochester NY Family Photographers

Family Pictures

Jan 19

Written By Lori Coleman

So what do you do for your family pictures in Rochester when it’s winter in a pandemic? We recently wrote about this in a recent post: 5 Safe Outdoor Winter Family Portrait Ideas

You go outside and play in the snow! Using a telephoto lens allows us to get great images while easily keeping our distance. This awesome family decided to take us up on the idea, and we were so excited to work with them.

With a football and 2 dogs floating around, this session was extremely relaxed. Some sledding, some cuddling, some masks… it was a great excuse to get out of the house, even if it’s your own back yard.

Your turn! Whats your fun outdoor, pandemic family portrait idea?

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This Rochester family wanted something different for their family portraits, so instead of fields and fall colors, they chose the High Falls district. The mix of brick, stone, and city views created a fun, urban backdrop that perfectly matched their personality and made for portraits that truly felt like them.

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Lori Coleman

The daughter of filmmakers, Lori may have been predestined for a life in the creative world. She met her husband, John, while studying photography at RIT. When not creating heirlooms for her friends, family, and clients, she can usually be found in the woods or on a yoga mat. Either way, her dogs Molley and Mouse are never far away.

http://www.LoriandErin.com

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