The Best Rochester, New York Locations for Your Family Photos

So you want gorgeous family photos to be taken in Rochester, New York? I totally agree! Rochester is filled with beautiful indoor and outdoor locations!

I have highlighted some of the best locations for family portraits in Rochester, New York. Hello there, I am Holly, your new Rochester family photographer.

Here are my top 10 favorite locations for Rochester family portraits!

  1. Cobb’s Hill Park: This location is located right in Rochester, New York and offers beautiful architecture as well as a lovely view of Rochester’s skyline.
  2. The Lamberton Conservatory: It offers a greenhouse inside Highland Park complete with ducks and turtles. The littles will love this! Plan on $100 extra rental fee to use this location.
  3. Tinker Nature Park: Provides a lovely trail. Ideal foliage for fall portraits!
  4. Canandaigua Lake: One of the dazzling Finger Lakes! There are Kershaw Park and Deep Run Beach extra special for golden hour family portraits.
  5. Letchworth State Park: Stunning, it is known as the Grande Canyon of the East!
  6. Highland Park Conservatory: Nature, architecture, and even a children’s pavilion.
  7. Warner Castle Estate Gardens & Alling DeForest Sunken Garden: Amazing foliage, stonework, and more.
  8. Sonnenberg Gardens: Formal gardens, lush grounds, and a perfect day trip for the family.
  9. Ellison Park: Natural woodlands, perfect for simple family portraits.
  10. Durand Eastman Park: Enjoy the beauty of Lake Ontario’s waterfront.

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The Best Rochester, New York Locations for Your Family Photos

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I am the founder of Norabloom—a sanctuary where beauty, wellness, and artistry meet. My path weaves together many threads: I am a holistic esthetician, certified integrative nutrition health coach, somatic healer, yoga teacher, reiki master, and photographer. Each role is guided by the same intention—to nurture women in mind, body, and spirit, and to create spaces where they feel seen, held, and radiant.

I founded Norabloom 27 years ago as a small, soulful skin spa with my own line of handcrafted botanical beauty products. Over time, life invited me deeper into creativity—when my daughter was expecting her little one, I rediscovered my love for art and photography.  I’ve woven together all the things I cherish most into one harmonious offering—Norabloom.

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