Family Pictures in March: Candid Mini Sessions in Victor NY

March in the Rochester NY area is what we call “Mud Season.” But it’s also the time of year for Maple EVERYTHING, which makes March awesome.

The idea for “pancakes and pictures” as a Candid Mini Session was born out of necessity during the pandemic. That first portrait session event was of a tailgating variety, but has evolved now that the barn at Kettle Ridge Farm has opened for dining.

First, you eat the pancakes, and spend time with your family. Then after everyone’s bellies are full, we take a few fun family pictures!

This year it was a touch cold and rainy, but we did it anyway. We even got away with asking the kids to jump in the puddles - because believe it or not, those playful family photographs are priceless as your children grow.

We’re thankful for our families who brave the weather, and are willing to hang with us, even if we get a little wet.

Family Pictures with Santa: Fairport NY Family Photographers

What do you do when Santa comes to the door? Answer it, obviously!

This was such a unique and fun family portrait session. Santa arrived with a gift for each child, they put them on the tree together. They spent some time talking about the spirit of the holidays, and then they decorated cookies WITH Santa!

I felt like one of Santa’s elves photographing these family pictures. It was so magical! I believe this was an experience that this family will be able to cherish for years to come. And these family pictures will surely help them to do just that.

Family Pictures for Train Lovers in Fairport NY

Do you have a train loving family, or train loving toddler? Then Fairport Junction (and the village of Fairport) might be the perfect setting for your next family portrait.

A love of all things “trains” runs deep in this family. So when we were planning their annual family portrait this year, I didn’t think “flowers and nature.” I thought of the train car at Fairport Junction.

There was also a visit to the Lift Bridge and a race to the crossing when a train announced it was rolling through the village. We got our steps in that night for sure! But this little cutie and her family are worth putting on my racing shoes on a hot summer night.

Pittsford NY Family Pictures: Fairport NY Photographers

Family pictures in Pittsford NY that includes 5 children under the age of 5? Challenge accepted.

It’s no easy feat to get all five children looking in the same direction for family pictures. But these kids and their parents were troopers. This extended family session included 2 different families and Grandma.

They haven’t all been together in years. So this was the perfect opportunity to squeeze in family pictures in between all of the playing and family fun.

Do you have a family gathering coming up? When was the last time your family updated their family pictures? If we can get 5 small children all looking the same way, we can do the same for your family too!

Fall Family Portraits at Wickham Farms: Fairport NY Photographers

When families come back to us time and time again for their family pictures, it makes our hearts happy.

With this family, we’ve done it all. Wedding, Newborn, Holiday - you name it, we’ve captured their family pictures in many, many ways.

This time around, we took their family photos in Fairport, right before Halloween. So we took advantage of a gorgeous fall evening and went to Wickham Farms together. There, we photographed them in their adorable Halloween costumes, in the pumpkins and then had some time for candid family pictures, while they played.

This kid’s smile is contagious, amirght?

Fall Candid Mini Sessions: Family Pictures in Rochester NY

2022’s Fall Candid Mini Family Sessions were gorgeous - every single one of them!

There were three opportunities for families to update their family pictures last fall. Our Tinker Park Family Sessions, a Halloween costume party at Chase Farms, and a late fall family mini session day at Abraham Lincoln Park.

Check out our favorites from each one below! Which will you join us for?

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Tinker Park

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Chase Farms

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Abraham Lincoln Park

Honeoye Family Pictures: Fairport NY Photographers

Their annual fall family pictures took place around the time this kiddo turned 7. It began as soon as he got off the bus from school, with the dog waiting for them to walk up the long driveway.

Their family portrait session is full of candid, lifestyle family photography blended with posed portraits. It’s often a fast paced family session, which is so common with family pictures that include active kids!

There’s usually running, playing, jumping and leaf throwing involved. When they play, we photograph their big laughing smiles. At the end of the portrait session we’ll have added 2000 more steps to our fitbit.

These 3 (plus fur babies) are always worth every extra step.

Apple Picking Mini Sessions in Rochester NY

What is it about apple picking that makes for such fun candid mini session pictures? These family portrait sessions are always our most popular of the year.

Is it the fun of grabbing an apple and munching on it right there in the orchard? Is it the kids running up and down the paths? Is it the excitement when Mom or Dad lifts a child up to get the apple that’s all the way up on top of the tree?

We’ll never know for sure, but these families made the most of their apple snacks AND their family pictures.

Apple picking mini sessions for the win!

Summer Candid Family Mini Sessions: Fairport NY Family Pictures

Pro tip: Kids are often much more excited to have their picture taken when they know something fun is about to happen.

Which is why our Candid Mini Sessions often include an activity!

For example, we go mini golfing! Along the way, we capture some adorable family pictures. In between the family portraits, they get to play, and so do you!

That’s why Candid Family Mini Sessions are perfect for kids who never sit still.

It really is that easy and fun.

Another fun place to explore in the summer is the Webster Arboretum. This location has so many great settings, not only for family pictures, but for kids to explore, run, and climb. Check out some of the fun we had below!

If you’ve hesitated on booking a Candid Mini Session in the past because you think your kids won’t cooperate, we get it. We hear that a lot from parents who have signed up in the past. But the pictures speak for themselves. Give it try, we’d love to meet you!

Keuka Lake Family Pictures: Fairport NY Photographers

How do you celebrate your anniversary and your baby at the same time? This adorable family chose to celebrate with family pictures!

They came to the area to spend time with their family at their cottage on Keuka Lake. That’s where Lori spent some time with them, photographing some fleeting baby smiles and little family moments.

What do you have coming up that you want to celebrate with family pictures?

Cheers to 10 Years: Fairport NY Photographers

WARNING: Long post ahead. (In a good way.)

It took us a full year to pull the trigger. We met for hours, daily to plan and prepare. We worked on our branding. We researched our target market. We wrote a business plan. We did everything the books and our mentors told us to do.

And on January 3, 2013, we went to the county clerks and officially began Lori & Erin Photography.

10 years ago. A lifetime ago, and a blink of an eye all in one thought.

It hasn’t always been graceful, and we’ve overcome a lot.

For example:

- We’re constantly adapting to life with children.
- We’ve lost loved ones.
- A freaking global pandemic.
- We’ve had quarter life crisis. (I mean, c’mon, freaking global pandemic.)

And none of that takes into account the ups and downs of running a partnership business.

Who does what?
Who gets what?
What do we do when finances are down?
What direction should our future go?

No question about it, it’s hard as heck a blast to work with your best friend, every. single. day. But it’s been worth every hard thing. We’ve overcome a lot of challenges, and we’ve evolved in the past 10 years - personally and professionally.

To our spouses, our family, our friends, our fellow photographers.
To every single client who has become family.
To every person who has in some way been a part of our journey.
Thank you to each and every one of you who have supported us from day one. We truly love you.

Dang am I proud of us, because this year we celebrate 10 years of Lori & Erin Photography.

Cheers!

Fairport Family Pictures on the Erie Canal

In their many years of coming to us for family pictures, I don’t think we’ve ever photographed their family portraits this close to home. When I suggested it, they were on board with giving it a try.

Thomas Creek Boardwalk is one of our favorite hidden little gems in Fairport. It’s nestled in the Village of Fairport, right alongside the canal path. There are a few different background options to work with, and they’re not far apart, which was especially important to this family session as we were dodging rain showers to make these pictures happen!

Also, can we talk about their color coordination for a sec? Perfection. Thanks for staying on brand, friends!