Holden | Lifestyle Newborn Session | Rochester NY Photographer

I love this family. LOVE them! They are so welcoming, so relaxed and so content. The Spryns are now a family of 5…with 3 boys!! Their family session (you can see it here) was fun, and their newborn session did not disappoint. I had a blast following them around, being introduced to the different rooms by their eldest, and watching all the new interactions between everyone and the new baby, Holden.  ❤ He was absolutely beautiful and just like his brothers, so loved.

They make me SWOON ❤  Thank you for being all of who you are xo

Book your lifestyle newborn session 2 months before your due date (sooner if you’re due this fall!). For details email me at Erica@photerica.com! Lifestyle sessions are really relaxed, fun and all about your new family. I capture the tiny details, as well as fun interactions and the quiet moments ❤

 

The Ryans | Family Session

Can we just take a minute and talk about how ADORABLE these girls are?! The Ryans were so welcoming from the minute I walked in the door (even though my parking job was somewhat questionable) 😉 We took some photos in their backyard and then headed to Oak Hill Country Club across the street! Even their pup had fun…look at his smile 😀

Serious sweetness ❤ Had such a fun time with you all, and hope to see you again!! Thank you!! xo

Erica@photerica.com

A Spring Family Session | The Kleiners

The warm weather is FINALLY here! I’m so glad we had such a beautiful night for the Kleiner’s family session. We hunkered down in their backyard and had lots of fun! I always love it when the kids help pick the locations…they always have a great eye for their favorite places.

Now is a great time to have your session. The weather is warm, the air is fresh and EVERYONE is in a good mood just to be outside!

Thank you for such a great session guys! xo

Erica@photerica.com to book your session!

Posing for a Purpose | Pet Mini Sessions

You know how crazy I am about you bringing your pups to your family sessions 🙂 It’s time for them to have their OWN session! A portion of the session fee will go toward food and goods for the Verona Street Animal Shelter. This amazing shelter BUSTS it’s butt to find their dogs healthy, happy homes. It’s time to give back while loving YOUR pup!

Mark it on your calendars: June 24th! Keep scrolling down for the details!

Option 1: $125

• 20 minute session
• 7 Digital Files (with printing rights)
• Doggie goodie bag from Pawsitively Playful
• **$25 will be donated to the shelter**

Option 2: $150

• 30 minute session
• 10 Digital Files (with printing rights)
• Doggie goodie bag from Pawsitively Playful
• Entry to win an 8×10 Float Wrap from your session
• **$50 will be donated to the shelter**

Registration will open on June 1st! Sessions will go all day long – location will be in Fairport (details given at registration). Photos will be posed and playful 🙂

So mark it on your calendars!!! We can’t wait to see you and your pups and more importantly donate to a local shelter who could use our help.

Erica@photerica.com

Every Day Sessions | Something NEW!

When I was pregnant (ok so since day 1) I knew I wanted to stay at home with by babies. I’ve been home with Aaron for 4 years and Olive joined us 17 months ago. Staying at home, I’ve had these moments where I just wished there was someone following us around photographing our day together. I burn the moment into my brain and hope it sticks.

Like when Aaron was 2 and we would race outside to watch the garbage truck pick up our tote. He’d sit in my lap and we would wave, hoping to get a “beep beep!” in return.  Or when Olive will random turn to me and give me an eskimo kiss. These little amazing moments that I want to freeze.

Of course I have the photos of my kids doing most of these things on their own…but I wish I was in them. Can you believe it…I should know better. I should have hired someone (and I still should!) to take an everyday session for me. I want my kids to have a snapshot, just an idea, of what we did during the day together. What our days were filled with, how much fun we had and how loved they were.

So wether you are a stay at home mom, or you are taking the day off work to enjoy your little one(s), this type of session is for you.  *Every Day At-Home Sessions*.

We’ll schedule a time for me to come to your home and photograph you with your babies, doing every day things. Going for a walk or bike ride, playing in the grass, making cookies, chalking on the driveway, blowing bubbles etc… it’s nothing that takes planning…it’s just a relaxed, fun day at home. A session that shows your little ones personalities while they’re in their element…with YOU! If you really don’t want to be in them…well, ok 😉  But you should be! At least a few!

Every Day At-Home Session ($350):

• 1-2 hour session at your home
• Minimum of 40 edited images
• Online gallery of all edited images
• All digital files, via gallery download

Email me to set up your session at Erica@photerica.com.

These moments…don’t let them by! xo

Mini Sessions | New Client Special

Sessions are an investment. It’s a big decision who you decide to have to photograph your family, especially if you’re in the market for the first time. You want to be sure that you will be happy with your photos, and sometimes it might seem like a lot to risk. I get it, which is why I am SO THANKFUL for each and every one of you that comes to me!

This year only, I will be offering something new for those of you who would love to have their photos done, but just aren’t sure if you want to go all in for a full session. Mini sessions! Yes…it’s happening. For the FIRST TIME I am offering family/child mini sessions from May through August. If you’ve had mini sessions done with me in the past, but NOT a full session, this is available to you as well! Minis will only be offered weeknights, but if you can swing it, it’s a great chance to take advantage of mini sessions while they’re here.

Mini Sessions: $200:
– 30 minute session
– 10 digital images
– All edited images delivered in an online gallery
– All digital files, via gallery download

I would love to see lots of new families this year, along with my usual amazing loyal clients ❤ Set up your session in advance, rescheduling due to weather is always an option! Erica@photerica.com xo

How Do I Use My Camera?! | DSLR Class Details

I know it’s hard to imagine at the moment, but spring IS coming. It is, I promise! The first thing everyone does when the weather warms up is break out their cameras to get fun photos of their kids playing outside. They want good photos wether it’s bright and sunny or dark and cloudy. And you should have them! If you have a camera that you spent a good chunk of change on and still have yet to use it the way you know it should be used…sign up for my class! Learn NOW so that you can practice and be ready when the weather warms up.

We’ll spend 1-2 hours together 1:1, chatting about:

* how to take better photos in low light and bright light (indoors and outdoors!)
* using your camera in manual mode
* basics of your camera and how/when to adjust different features (shutter, aperture, ISO)
* best ways to practice using your camera
* answers to all of your questions and areas you’re having trouble with

We spend time on what YOU want to learn in addition, so that you walk away feeling good about what you’ve learned. And you can always contact me if you run into questions along the way 😉

We’ll pick a time and place that works for you and has the right light settings so that you can actually PRACTICE and LEARN while you’re with me. The best way to learn is to do! I’ll provide you with a cheat sheet of everything we learned so that you don’t need to take as many notes and can focus on your camera.

Trust me. Learn to use your camera. These are your kids, your pets, your friends and family…your life you are documenting. Make sure you have great photos to remember these moments by!

Classes are $150 for up to 2 hours. Discounts are available if you bring a friend!

Erica@photerica.com