Alyssa and Vince: Engagement Session in Pittsford NY

They met down the road at St. John Fisher College, but would come to Schoen Place in Pittsford to walk along the canal path together.

Then one day on vacation in California, Vince stopped the car along the ocean front to propose to Alyssa. Naturally, she said yes.

So a spring morning on the waterfront (albeit the canal, not the ocean) was the right choice for their engagement session. 

When he looks at Alyssa, her expression glows. And the way he held her close to keep her warm on a chilly spring day....sigh, adorable. It's easy to see that these two fit perfectly, and that they belong together.

What a great morning spent capturing a great relationship!

~ Erin

Fairport High School Senior Pictures: Kyle

Kyle has many sides, but one great personality - easy going and fun. He breezed through his senior portrait session with ease and even a little goofing off - because, who doesn't want to show off their best Heisman trophy pose whenever possible, right?

What I love about our seniors, is how involved they are in their community and their school. It provides so many awesome options for senior pictures. We covered everything from Kyle's Eagle Scout project at the Fairport food bank, to his signature bow tie look, and even got a little rugby action involved.

Oh, and by the way, a high school senior session with us is not complete until Mom gets in at least one photo in too. LOVE IT!

~ Erin

Blended Family Portraits: Victor NY

I had the pleasure of meeting Susan, David and sons at their home in Victor. With five boys between the ages of 14 and 21, it's not often you find them all in the same room! So this was a very special shoot and I was honored to capture these moments for them. 

Here are a few of the images we created for Cobblestone Living, a neighborhood magazine for those living near Cobblestone Creek Country Club.

Enjoy!
Lori

Green Practices in our Business: Photography in Rochester NY

I don't know about you, but I am pretty fond of our planet. I love being outdoors, smelling the clean air and hiking along sparkling waterways. It's our job to protect Mother Earth for the next generation, so they can enjoy her beauty as well.

So, what are we doing as a business to help the planet? I'm glad you asked!

 - We work from home, reducing auto emissions
 - We use minimal, but recycled, packaging
 - We reuse paper and packaging materials whenever possible
 - We recycle what we can't reuse
 - We send invoices and receipts electronically whenever possible
 - We use digital proofing, only printing ordered photos for less waste
 - Our marketing materials are printed on recycled papers when possible
 - We use rechargeable batteries for all of our gear
 - We shoot digital (no toxic chemicals or water waste like film)
 - We work with local printers and framers (good for the earth and the local economy!)
 - We grow our own veggies, and have even been known to give them a way! (Okay, that's not business related, but the garden is right outside the office window! Check it out next time you're here.)

We love the environment, and hope you do also! What are you doing to help the Earth? 

Here's wishing you a vibrant, green Earth Day! 
-Lori

6 months old: Rochester NY Family Portraits

I love family portraits and time at home! 

This little man has his mom, dad, and dogs completely wrapped around his adorable little fingers. Theo is one of happiest babies I have ever met. He loves to smile and giggle, whether it's at mom or one of his two lovable pups. He also loves reading and showing off his sitting skills, as you'll see. He's already starting to move, so watch out world! Here comes Theo.

XOXO,
Lori

Get Personal with High School Senior Books

Get Personal with High School Senior Books

This new book option is a perfect way to combine your thoughts on who you are today and your senior portraits. It's a fun keepsake to have from your high school years, that you'll be glad you have when these days are long gone.

My Family Yearbooks | Rochester NY Photographers

My Family Yearbooks | Rochester NY Photographers

And honestly, it's more important to me to make sure my memories are preserved than my 10 year old pair of sneakers. It's so important to me to get these photographs into books. Why? Because technology can fail. Hard drives die, or become outdated. And social media (ie - facebook/instagram) may someday go the way of myspace. No technology is immune to being obsolete.

Focus NY: Part 2, What Lori Learned

Focus NY: Part 2, What Lori Learned

Secondly, I realized that I would be nowhere without my friends in the industry. It was at this convention several years ago that I first met Erin and forged several other bonds that still exist to this day. Returning to this place year after year is like going back to school. We get to learn together, eat together, and party together. If that's not how you make unbreakable friendships, I don't know what is.

Focus NY Convention and My First Photography Presentation

Focus NY Convention and My First Photography Presentation

Was I NUTS?! The story I was about to share was deeply personal, and every single time I practiced it out loud, I cried. I was going to be a massive failure. Who cries in front of an audience?! 

So because it was too late to back out, I cried in front of a group of photographers from all over New York State.