Rochester, NY Newborn Photography

JANET MANDANAS

Rochester, NY Newborn Photographer

Serving families in Victor, NY & surrounding areas with a natural light studio located in Farmington, New York

Maternity | Newborn | Milestones | Family | Motherhood

Classic

Natural

Heartfelt

ROCHESTER, NY FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER

Classic, Natural, Heartfelt

Timeless Photographs for the Moments that Shape your Legacy.

Family life moves through seasons far too quickly, and once they pass, they can never be recreated again. That is what makes preserving them so meaningful. You want your memories preserved with care and intention, not simply as photographs, but as timeless works of art your family can hold in their hands, revisit, and pass down generation after generation.

At Janet Mandanas Photography you are taken care of every step of the way from start to finish.

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP IF DESIRED

Client Wardrobe & STYLING

Effortless Portrait Experience

Museum Quality Prints & Heirloom Albums

As a mother, I often find myself caught in the ache and beauty of knowing that my children will not stay little forever. It is in the smallest moments that it hits me most deeply, when my little one is curled up beside me, using me as a road for his toy cars, completely aware that these ordinary seconds are the ones I will one day miss the most. That feeling is at the heart of everything I do.

I specialize in maternity, newborn, and family photography for mothers who want more than digital images alone. Your photographs are meant to live in the frames you pass by each day, and in the albums your children will one day revisit and share again with their own. My heart is in preserving real emotion, joyful laughter, meaningful connection, and the story that belongs only to you.

WIFE, MAMA to TWO BOYS. FORMER BABY DOCTOR. lover of FLORALS + life's little luxuries, keeper of memories.

the artist

MEET JANET

Rochester, New York Newborn Photographer

Hi I'm Janet and I'm so glad you're here!

MOTHERHOOD PHOTOGRAPHY

FINE ART

Newborn

Maternity

Milestones

Family

"I'm deeply attentive to the emotions unfolding in front of me and my gift lies in capturing the emotion and subtle details within each moment. This sensitivity allows me to create images that are not only beautiful, but honest, timeless and deeply personal."

Professional Hair & Makeup if desired
Your wardrobe with personalized styling
Selecting the perfect location for your sessions
Creating an album of your treasured moments
Designing artwork to be beautifully displayed in your home

Families may choose from a single portrait session or a curated collection to beautifully preserve their baby’s first year.

Janet

Full Service Luxury Photographer for Sentimental Mothers

My natural light studio in Farmington, New York offers a thoughtfully curated client wardrobe featuring maternity- and postpartum-friendly dresses, along with select pieces and simple, timeless props for little ones.

As a mother, I understand how busy life can get. I'm passionate about creating a stress-free experience to help guide you seamlessly from start to finish. I will take care of:

THE JMP EXPERIENCE

What if your portrait experience was different?

Megan

"Working with Janet for our newborn photos was incredible. Her enthusiasm made the entire experience feel special and intentional. She worked seamlessly around feedings, fussiness, and some of the insecurity early postpartum days bring. Her style is beautifully light, airy, and natural. She captured our family in a way that feels authentic and timeless and I already find myself looking back at those images remembering how tiny our son was. We cannot thank her or recommend her enough."

feel the emotion

“Her patience, gentle approach, and incredible eye for detail made all the difference.”

WHAT IT MEANT FOR THEM

Bulloch Family

“Janet is incredibly talented and has such a gift for capturing the moments you’ll cherish forever!”

Doremus Family

WHAT IT MEANT FOR THEM

We had such a great experience with Janet for our newborn photos! She was so patient, kind, and attentive throughout the entire session. One of my favorite things was that she brought five dresses for me to choose from. As a postpartum mom, not having to worry about finding something to wear took so much stress away leading up to the shoot.

Erickson-Pan Family

WHAT IT MEANT FOR THEM

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forever .

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Rochester, NY Newborn Photography

Rochester, NY Newborn Photographer

Classic, Natural, Heartfelt

At Janet Mandanas Photography you are taken care of every step of the way from start to finish.

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP IF DESIREDClient Wardrobe & STYLINGEffortless Portrait ExperienceMuseum Quality Prints & Heirloom Albums

MEET JANET

Rochester, New York Newborn Photographer

Newborn

Maternity

Milestones

Family

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP IF DESIRED

Client Wardrobe & STYLING

Effortless Portrait Experience

Museum Quality Prints & Heirloom Albums