A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
Highland Park
Highland Park is truly always showing off. With great options for all seasons, especially springtime with the lilacs and blooming trees. There is a variety of background options including wooded areas, open grass areas, evergreen trees, pathways and historical buildings.
EXPERT TIPS
pros: great variety of background
can shoot IN morning + evening
cons: parking can be DIFFICULT IF BUSY
may need to walk to location within park
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
George eastman House
The most beautiful location with a large garden area and the front of the Eastman House mansion. There are enough areas to give a great variety of backgrounds within your session. Ideal for Spring, Summer and Fall.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: GREAT VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDs
Easy parking
CAN SHOOT IN MORNING + EVENING
CONS: garden can be closed for events (I will check!)
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
mendon ponds park
Mendon Ponds Park has lots to offer with many great areas to shoot in, including ponds, trails, an evergreen area and open field. Great for all seasons since it has so much to offer.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: GREAT VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDs
CAN SHOOT IN MORNING + EVENING
CONS: MAY NEED TO WALK TO LOCATION WITHIN PARK
a few favorite spots:
Durand eastman Beach
A summertime favorite and go to for fun family photos. Ideal to plan the session before sunset for the perfect golden light and on a weeknight to avoid weekend crowds.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: Easy parking
CONS: best at golden hour so PM shoots only
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
Webster arboretum
The Webster Arboretum is a wonderful spot for photos if you are wanting mature trees and grassy areas. The location includes a small pond, pathways and wooden bridge. Great in springtime with blooms, summer with mature trees and fall with colorful foliage.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: easy parking
GREAT VARIETY OF BACKGROUND
CAN SHOOT IN MORNING + EVENING
CONS: can be closed for private events (i will check!)
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
downtown rochester
A few favorite spots to shoot in downtown Rochester include the High Falls area, the Public Market area and Park Avenue. This is a great option to give a different look and feel to your photos. Keep in mind that these areas may be busy, so planning our session at a down time would be ideal.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: GREAT VARIETY OF BACKGROUND
CAN SHOOT IN MORNING + EVENING
CONS: PARKING CAN BE DIFFICULT IF BUSY
MAY NEED TO WALK TO LOCATION
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
lamberton conservatory
The Lamberton Conservatory is a great spot for photos, especially in the colder months. With multiple different areas to shoot, you'll have a great variety of backgrounds and be surrounded by beautiful plants. There is a $100 rental fee and select dates + times for rental, so keep that in mind.
EXPERT TIPS
PROS: no rain date needed
bathroom on site
CONS: PARKING CAN BE DIFFICULT IF BUSY
$100 rental fee
only available at select times
A FEW FAVORITE SPOTS:
The Studio at the Wilder
My downtown studio is perfect for photos, especially in the colder months. With its large windows and white walls, it is the perfect blank slate to showcase your family, book a session with friends, get updated headshots.