Timeless Milestone Portraits for Who They’re Becoming
As your Rochester NY Portrait Photographer, I create meaningful heirlooms that preserve who your little one is in this moment, their expressions, budding personality, and all the tiny details you never want to forget. My goal is to make the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable, while creating timeless, emotive images that forever hold who your little one was in this season.
From wardrobe and location planning to designing artwork for your home, I’ll guide you through every detail so you can simply enjoy this stage with them and have something beautiful to hold onto as they keep growing.
Portrait Photographer Rochester NY
This season holds your story too
This is why I’m here: to make sure you are in the frame too. Momma, you deserve to be remembered - not just for what you gave, but for who you were and who you are becoming. Whether you’re waiting for the arrival of your first baby, in the thick of early motherhood, or navigating the more complex seasons with older children and teenagers, I want to help you preserve it all - honestly and beautifully. If not now, then when? One day, you’ll hold these images in your hands and remember not just how it looked, but how it felt to be a mother. And that is something you will never regret.
with me
You Get
Effortless Portrait Experience
Museum Quality Prints & Heirloom Albums
Client Wardrobe & STYLING
PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKEUP
WHAT IT MEANT FOR THEM
"The way she navigated through instructing us on different poses all the while keeping my 9 month old entertained was impressive."
"Janet took beautiful photos of my family and I. Her vibe aligned with us so well. The ease we found with her shows through in the photos. Her eye for detail is amazing. The way she navigated through instructing us on different poses all the while keeping my 9 month old entertained was impressive. She made us feel comfortable right away with her down to earth and fun personality. We will treasure these photos forever"
Gabrielle, Rochester Ny
Portfolio
Portrait Photographer Rochester NY
THE PROCESS
How it is to work with me
Inquire
After you inquire, I’ll send you my Experience and Investment Guide to review. If you have any further questions, I'm happy to schedule an optional video call or we can continue the conversation entirely by email. Once you are ready to book, a non-refundable creative fee is required to secure your date. From the moment you book, every detail is thoughtfully handled so your experience feels seamless and effortless.
Dreaming & Planning
Before your session, we’ll connect over video to thoughtfully design an experience that reflects the milestone you’re celebrating, whether the photographs are centered entirely on your little one or include you in a motherhood session as well. Together, we’ll plan your baby’s wardrobe and select a dress for you from my curated client wardrobe if desired. For my Signature session clients, I will help you schedule your included professional hair and makeup. I’ll guide you through every detail, so you can arrive feeling confident, cared for, and excited to preserve this fleeting stage.
Simple & Stress-Free Session
The day of your portrait session has arrived! I’ll gently guide you through natural movement and meaningful connection, creating photographs that feel true to you and who your little one is in this fleeting stage. Whether the session is centered entirely on your child, between siblings, grandparents or shared between the two of you, the experience will feel relaxed, effortless, and genuinely enjoyable. There is nothing you need to orchestrate or perfect, simply be present, savor the moment, and trust me to take care of the rest!
Artwork, Choose what you love
3-4 weeks after your session, we will schedule an in-studio or video call to go through your beautifully curated gallery together. For those who wish to transform their photographs into something tangible, I’ll help you select the images you love most and guide you through your options for custom artwork. Whether you choose heirloom prints, a handcrafted album, or timeless wall art, together we’ll create something enduring, an artful reminder of who they are in this fleeting season, preserving all the little details you can look back on one day.
PORTRAIT Session
The Signature
Signature Portrait Sessions allow the time and space to preserve your children’s milestones, individual personalities, and sibling connection, with mothers intentionally included, because you deserve to be in these memories. With thoughtful styling and gentle direction, we’ll create timeless photographs that hold not only who your children are in this season, but also the way they reach for you, snuggle and fit in your arms, and know you as home.
THE $375 CREATIVE FEE INCLUDES:
- Planning and styling guidance
- Up to 1.5h Portrait session outdoors or at my Studio
- Professional Hair and Makeup for mother
- Access to Client Wardrobe
- Classic Film like edits
- ordering appointment to view your image gallery & help you choose the artwork you value for your home and/or digital files
Your $375 creative fee covers the experience above and reserves your session. Artwork and digital files are chosen and purchased separately after you’ve seen your finished images at our ordering appointment.
Beyond the creative fee, Collections begin at $895 while typically, clients invest an average of $1600.
Rochester NY Portrait Photography Session
From newborn snuggles to first steps, celebrate every milestone and sweet detail of your baby's first year with 3-4 signature sessions.
PERKS OF THE MILESTONE COLLECTION >>
The Petite
YOUR SESSION INCLUDES:
PORTRAIT Session
Created to preserve who your children are in this very moment, these short and sweet portrait sessions are perfect for documenting meaningful milestones, individual personalities, and the special connection between siblings. With simple styling and gentle direction, we’ll create timeless portraits filled with genuine expression and connection. Offered on a limited number of weekdays each month.
- Planning and styling guide
- Up to 40 minute session
- At my studio or outdoors at one of my preselected locations
- Classic Film Like Edits
- Choose from three collections featuring beautiful digital images and heirloom artwork
Collections begin at $1250
Limited availability. Inquire for upcoming dates and collection details.
Rochester NY Portrait Photographer
Your gallery isn’t complete until it’s printed
Digital photographs are wonderful for sharing your story and preserving it in your archives, but they were never meant to live only on a screen. When was the last time you held one of your family photographs in your hands or saw it displayed in the place you call home?
As a Rochester NY Portrait Photographer I partner with exceptional professional print labs and artisans to create lasting, heirloom-quality artwork. Every finished artwork includes its corresponding digital photograph, so you never have to choose between preserving your memories in print and sharing them with the people you love. My hope is that you will share your photographs today, live with them in your home, and eventually pass them down to the generations who come after you.
The Art
An Easy and Effortless Luxury Full Service Experience
Imagine approaching your Rochester NY Newborn Photography session with every detail already thoughtfully handled. No last minute scrambling for outfits because it is already planned together ahead of time. On the day of your session, professional hair and makeup comes to you, allowing you to relax (feed your newborn) in the comfort of your home. After your session, I will guide you in selecting timeless artwork that you value and feels at home in your space. It is a full-service approach created for busy mothers, allowing you to be present, feel cared for and enjoy this meaningful season.
Client Reviews
"What an absolute joy it has been to capture my baby’s first year with Janet! From in-home photographs to some absolutely stellar outdoor shots, Janet has turned this magical time into works of art that we will cherish forever."
Alexi, Pittsford Ny
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. When is the best time to schedule a milestone session?
Most of my clients choose 3 months, around 6 months when your baby may be sitting independently, 9 months when your baby is putting their cute little toes in their mouth, and around one year. No matter what age, I love documenting the little details and their emerging personality that make this particular season feel so special.
Q2. What should my baby wear?
You will receive guidance in choosing clothing that photographs beautifully with a simple and timeless style. You also have access to my client wardrobe, including dresses for mothers with select pieces for baby. Simple outfits, soft textures, and tiny details such as bare feet allow your baby’s personality to remain the focus.
Q3. What if my baby is shy, fussy or does not want to smile?
Your baby never needs to perform for the camera. Milestone sessions are relaxed and led by your little one, with time for cuddles, feeding, movement, and breaks whenever needed. Some of the most meaningful photographs come from quiet expressions, curious glances, tiny hands and feet, and the natural ways your baby seeks comfort from you, not only from smiles.
Q4. Can mom and dad join the session?
Absolutely. I have clients that want their little one to remain the heart of the session with mom, dad and siblings to join for a few photographs. I also have clients who desire a motherhood milestone session with the focus on the connection between mother and baby.
BEFORE THIS SEASON PASSES
Let’s preserve it, so years from now, you can remember exactly how it felt.
The life you are building is worth preserving and what matters most to you, deserves to last forever. If you value seeing your family’s story transformed into heirloom-quality artwork, I would be honored to create it with you. Let's book your Rochester NY Portrait Photography session now.
The
MILESTONE COLLECTION
The Milestone Collection is a client favorite, thoughtfully designed for families who want their portraits planned with ease and intention. Together, we’ll roughly map out your year in advance so each season of your story is captured beautifully and cohesively as it unfolds. Bundle 3-4 Signature Sessions choosing from Maternity, Natural Newborn, Family, Milestones Portraits.
THE MILESTONE COLLECTION INCLUDES:
- Everything in the Signature Single Session (Professional in-home hair and makeup for newborn session only).
- 10% savings on all artwork at each ordering appointment
- 4 session option includes complimentary cake smash session
- Folio at the completion of your collection (3 image folio for 3 sessions, 4 image folio for 4 sessions)
- Sessions completed over 18 months