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 love my family, my community, and my craft. On this JOY journey, I decided to be unapologetically me. I am embracing all my passions. I am the founder of Norabloom, a holistic esthetician, an integrative health and wellness coach, and an Ithaca photographer. 

I founded Norabloom 24 years ago as a stellar little skin spa with my own line of small batch botanical beauty products. As the years passed, I reconnected with my love of art and photography when my daughter was pregnant with her little one, yes I am a proud (young) grandma! I am doing all the things I love rolled into one ~ Norabloom!

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