Lori & Erin Photography

08/12/2026

Apple picking minis are back on September 19th! This one always goes the fastest. Something about the rows of trees, and that one photo of your kids taking a huge bite out of an apple. We get it every year and we love it.

We do posed family photos at these too, so you get the nice ones for the wall and the candid ones from actually picking apples. Nobody has to sit still for long. It also gets holiday card photos off your list early, which is never a bad thing.

Spots are limited and this is usually the first session to fill, so message us if you want in!

08/11/2026

Not every family session needs everyone sitting still and smiling on cue. Some of our favorite photos happen when the kids are just busy running and playing.

That's why we enjoyed the playground at Shadow Pines in Penfield. It's a bit of a hidden gem for family pictures: open fields, shady trees, colorful play structures, and enough room that little ones can just be little ones while we work.

We wrote up why this spot works so well over on the blog.

Looking for family pictures in Penfield NY? Shadow Pines offers open grassy fields, playful playgrounds, and natural backdrops—perfect for candid family portraits. See why it’s a favorite spot for our mini sessions.

08/11/2026

Never before has such a large group been so relaxed and chill and just happy to be together. This extended family portrait session was special for sure!

08/07/2026

I told Eli I was getting Justin Bieber vibes at this senior portrait session, and he seemed pretty pleased with that! Graffiti walls are having a real moment with the class of 2027, and we aren't mad about it. But if flower fields are your dream, we've still got you.

08/05/2026

August has been full of class of 2027 seniors and we are not complaining one bit. It has been outfit changes in the car, golden hour scrambles, and a lot of "wait, can we try one more spot?" Our favorite kind of busy.

If you have been thinking about senior pictures and haven't reached out yet, now is the time. We're booking into September at this point, and the good light gets shorter every week. Send us a message and we'll figure out a date that works for you.

08/03/2026

You've booked the session. Now you just have to get everyone out the door in a good mood. Here are a few things that actually help, and not one of them is bribing anyone into a perfect smile:

Planning a family photo session in Fairport or Rochester NY? Learn expert tips to prepare your kids for family photos so everyone feels relaxed, happy, and ready for the camera.

07/24/2026

With life going 90 mph x 12 people, this grandma knows how hard it is to get everyone in the same place... so much so that we booked this session many months in advance! We are so lucky we were able to get this session in before one of the sisters moves out of state.

My guess? Those kids will double in size before the next time the whole gang is together.

07/20/2026

Every family comes in worried their kids will be "too much" for photos. Funny thing is, that's usually when we capture the best shots. Here's why we love the silly moments more than the perfect ones. Read our latest on the blog.

Perfect poses aren’t the goal. Learn how playful family photo sessions create authentic images families love for years.

07/17/2026

If this little art studio looks like perfection, it's because it is. It's brand new, but feels so cozy due to all the personal touches Amy has included. Like the table that has been in her family for decades and the farm stand signs that belonged to her grandparents. There is even a door salvaged from the George Eastman estate, not to mention her own art on the walls. Please check out this amazing artist and human being at