The Best Locations for Family Portraits and Senior Pictures in Rochester NY
The location you choose plays a big role in how your family pictures, senior portraits or branding photographs feel. From gardens and wooded trails to waterfront views and village streets, the Rochester area offers a wide variety of beautiful backdrops.
We photograph families and high school seniors throughout Rochester and the surrounding communities, and part of our planning process is helping you choose a setting that fits your personality and the season. Below you’ll find some of our favorite portrait locations along with insight into what makes each one a great fit. Please note that some locations may require a usage permit and/or travel fee.
If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll guide you toward a location that feels natural and true to you.
Featured Portrait Locations in Rochester NY
Durand Eastman Park – Rochester NY
Eastman Museum – Rochester NY
Highland Park – Rochester NY
Cobbs Hill – Rochester NY
Schoen Place – Pittsford NY
Hamlin Beach – Hamlin NY
Webster Arboretum – Webster NY
Ganondagan – Victor NY
Sonnenberg Gardens – Canandaigua NY
Mendon Ponds Park – Mendon NY
Other East Side Favorites
If you’re looking for additional portrait locations on the east side of Rochester, these parks and village settings are great choices.
Abraham Lincoln Park
Boughton Park, Victor
Center Park, Perinton
Chase Farm
Cobblestone House
Cobblestone Creek CC
Corbett's Glen
Fellows Road Park, Fairport
Fish Hatchery, Powder Mills
Ganondagan
High Acres Nature Area
Irene Gossin Nature Preserve
Kings Bend Park, Pittsford
Knot Quite a Farm
Linear Park
Perinton Park
Lollypop Farm
Long Acre Farm
Northern Stone Design Center
Penfield Town Hall
Powers Farm Market
Thomas Creek Boardwalk
Village of Fairport
Village of Victor
Webster Park
Wickham Farms
Additional City of Rochester Locations
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Charlotte Beach / Pier
Cobbs Hill
Downtown Parking Garage Rooftop
Durand Eastman Park
Eastman Museum
Eastman Theater
Ellison Park
Genesee Valley Park
High Falls
Highland Park
Lamberton Conservatory
Living Roots Winery
Maplewood Rose Garden
Memorial Art Gallery
Neighborhood of the Arts
Park Ave
Red Barn, RIT
RIT Campus
Rochester Public Market
Sunken Gardens
Tinker Park, Henrietta
Turning Point Park
University of Rochester
Village Gate
West Side & Beyond
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Brockport Yacht Club
Hamlin Beach
Jennejahn Park
Northampton Park
Pulver House Museum
Roberts Wesleyan College
Salmon Creek Preserve
Sawyer Park
Finger Lakes Locations
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Keuka Lake
Seneca Lake
Belhurst Castle
Canandaigua
Indoor and Creative Session Options
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Century Club
Church
Coffee Shop
Co-Working Spaces
Highline
Home
Home Office
Lamberton Conservatory
Swillburger
School
Showroom
Theatre
Workplace
Activity-Based Family Session Ideas in Rochester NY
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Apple Picking
At the Cottage
Dinner Date
On the Docks
Be Dramatic
Ice Skating
Game Lovers
The Family Business
On the Farm
At the Fire Station
Include Furry Friends
Home for the Holidays
Visit the Playground
Read a Book
Splash in the Pool
On the Track/Field
Train Lovers
On the Water
Visit a Splashpad
With Santa
At the Beach
Play Mini Golf