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Best Portrait Photographers in Rochester
2022

We scored 81 Portrait Photographers in Rochester, NY and Picked the Top 14

Here are the Picks:

Anastasia's Photography

Annette Dragon Photography

Deb McGwin Photo and Design

Jess Kamens Photography

John Schlia Photography

Julia Rabkin Creative Studios

Photo Creations by Wayne Panepinto

Picture the Best

Rich Paprocki Photography

ROC The Photo

Rochester Photography

Royal Photography & Evidence Store

Sthefanie Souza Photography

TJT Photography, LLC

Why These Portrait Photographers?

Our goal is to connect people with the best local experts. We scored Rochester Portrait Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

Reviewed Curated Top Picks 81 54 14

Our Selection Criteria:

  • 1. Availability

    Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored.

  • 2. Qualifications

    Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards.

  • 3. Reputation

    A history of delighted customers and outstanding service.

  • 4. Experience

    Masters of their craft, based on years of practical experience and education.

  • 5. Professionalism

    Providing service with honesty, reliability, and respect.

Read more about our selection process

Anastasia's Photography

Anastasia Photography has been offering portrait photography services to the citizens of Rochester since 2009. Her clients also call her Stacy. She vows to weave relationships with her clients, giving them positivity and excitement during the photoshoot. Her quote for her photoshoot says the Anastasia specializes in preserving the milestone moments of her customers’ adventures. She does maternity, newborn, baby milestone, and family photoshoots. She also provides wedding and engagement portraits, she also offers senior portrait sessions with packages like classic, adventure, and simple styles.

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892 N Landing Rd
Rochester, NY 14625

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(585) 301-5760 Website

Reputation:A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

38 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Annette Dragon Photography

Annette Dragon Photography is operated by Annette, a portrait photographer serving clients in Rochester and the surrounding areas. She specializes in taking portraitures of seniors and kids, and in weddings and other events such as Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Her fascination and passion for photography started when her mother turned their laundry room into a darkroom. To Anette, the camera became another extension of her. She strives to preserve moments in timeless photographs and has always enjoyed experimenting and being carefree and creative with her camera.

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415 Mount Vernon Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620

Website

(585) 256-2560 Website

Reputation:A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

11 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Deb McGwin Photo and Design

Deb McGwin Photo and Design offers photography services and has a studio located in the Rochester area. Deb McGwin accepts shoots for a variety of themes, such as maternity and newborn photography. She also caters to any number of clients, from solo individuals to parties as big as families. She also arranges shoots for special occasions including engagements and weddings. In addition, she is available for commercial and sports photography. McGwin specializes in natural light and studio photography.

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250 N. Goodman Street, Studio 407
Rochester, NY 14607

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(585) 576-7333 Website

Reputation:A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

4 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Jess Kamens Photography

Jess Kamens Photography operates out of Rochester. It offers portrait sessions for newborn photography, senior photography, maternity photography, and family photography. Jess Kamens Photography provides its services for events such as weddings, funerals, and bar mitzvahs. The company also assists in branding by providing photography services for food, music, properties, and businesses. Aside from being a photographer, Jess Kamens is also a teacher, traveler, and musician. Kamens takes pictures of different cities and villages whenever she travels to document their culture.

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919 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14618

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(585) 201-8816 Website

Reputation:A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

56 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

John Schlia Photography

John Schlia Photography is a photography company located in Rochester. Serving clients in Buffalo, Fredonia, and The Finger Lakes, the company offers clients various photography services. Its services include portrait, wedding, family, editorial, and commercial photography. Its portrait photography services usually take place in the company's office in downtown Rochester. Outdoor sessions are also available. In addition, the company provides digital photo retouching. Photographer John Schlia has been in the industry for over 15 years.

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260 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604

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(585) 738-2026 Website

Reputation:A+

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

4.5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

76 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Price: starts at 395

Julia Rabkin Creative Studios

Being passionate about the fashion and beauty industry, Julia is focused on providing "fashion with a narrative" through her photos. Starting from photographing music labels 10 years ago, Julia has captured bands including Rise Against, Blue Oyster Cult, and A Day to Remember. Now transitioned to the genre of art and fashion photography for over eight years, she established Julia Rabkin Creative Studios to serve Rochester with all aspects of commercial, fashion, beauty photography.

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1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609

Website

(585) 967-2191 Website

Photo Creations by Wayne Panepinto

Photo Creations by Wayne Panepinto is a Rochester-based photography firm. It offers to take professional headshots and portraits of seniors, office workers, military veterans, parents and their newborns, and other clients. The firm can host both in-studio sessions or outdoor on-location shoots in parks and canyons. Its photographer also covers specialized photoshoots for animals and sports events. Photo Creations specializes in weddings and is affiliated with Nolan's Rental, which provides tenting and furniture for special occasions.

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1400 Dewey Avenue
Rochester, NY 14613

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(585) 414-5577 Website

Professionalism: A+

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We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Price: seating fee at 40

Picture the Best

Picture the Best is a photography studio working with clients in the Rochester area. Owned by photographer, Natalie Best, the business offers an array of portraitures, with the subjects ranging from maternity, business, wedding, and family or group photos. It also accommodates events and outdoor photography, as well as offering solo and group clients a variety of props and backdrops in the studio. Clients praise owner and photographer Natalie Best for her creative and professional approach towards each client's photoshoot.

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655 Titus Ave
Rochester, NY 14617-3933

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(585) 943-4725 Website

Reputation:A

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

4 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Rich Paprocki Photography

Rich Paprocki Photography offers portrait photography to clients in Rochester and nearby places. Rich has more than a decade of experience in the industry, shooting in the studio and on-location. He utilizes off-camera lighting to add a creative flair to his portraits. Clients can choose between individual or group portraits. Rich's pictures have been featured in several issues of Insider magazine and Rochester Woman, as well as in Well Wed as its cover page. Engagement and wedding photoshoots are also available.

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1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609

Website Instagram

(585) 455-3931 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

30 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

ROC The Photo

ROC The Photo is a local studio that has been providing portrait photography services to students and school sports leagues in Rochester for more than 10 years. It caters to students with flexibility and an organized approach for seamless sessions. In addition, it also creates specialty products, such as banners, flags, yearbooks, and ID. After five years of experience working as an assistant to commercial photographers, Timothy J. Toal opened ROC The Photo leading a team of photographers and behind-the-scenes support.

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1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609

Website Instagram

(585) 461-9790 Website

Reputation:A

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

4 / 5 (Better)

Total Reviews:

1 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Rochester Photography

Rochester Photography provides portrait photography services to residents of Rochester and nearby areas. It also shoots modern and classic photos for seniors and families. It offers a wide range of packages for weddings including expressions, contemporary, premier, and build your own. The business is the photography division of Tones Entertainment, a company that also offers videography and DJ services. Clients can check some of its latest and past works on the company website's gallery page.

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2142 Ridgeway Avenue
Rochester, NY 14626

Website

(585) 338-3132 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

4.1 / 5 (Better)

Total Reviews:

87 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Royal Photography & Evidence Store

Royal Photography & Evidence Store provides portrait photography services for clients in Rochester and the surrounding areas. These include headshots, maternity, first communion, bridal, engagement, and artistic nude photos. It is also available for event photography sessions, such as corporate, awards, retirement, and reunion parties. Additionally, one of the photographers at the studio has over 20 years of experience in the hospital industry, making him capable of medical photography. Royal Photography also caters to clients who need industrial, commercial, and evidence photography services.

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First Federal Plaza 28 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614

Website

(585) 325-2340 Website

Reputation:A

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We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

1 (Good)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

3 (Good)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Sthefanie Souza Photography

Sthefanie Souza Photography is a Rochester studio offering professional portrait photography. It offers on-location portraits for maternity sessions including a wide array of high-end dresses and gowns that the clients can use. The studio also offers newborn and baby, family, and senior portraits that include a pre-session consultation done in person or via phone call. Owner Sthefanie Souza started in April 2021 as a professional photographer. She has experience with newborn soothing and relaxation techniques, being a mother herself.

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1559 Monroe Ave
Rochester, NY 14618

Website

(585) 469-9337 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

3 (Best)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

122 (Best)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

TJT Photography, LLC

TJT Photography, LLC, is a professional photography studio that serves residential and commercial clients in Rochester and its surrounding districts. It focuses on architectural, corporate, journalistic, and fashion portraiture. Timothy J. Toal, a professional photographer with a BFA from Rochester Institute of Technology, owns and manages the company. His work has been featured in both local and national publications. TJT Photography also provides portrait and sports photography services under its sister company, ROC The Photo.

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1115 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14609

Website Instagram

(585) 461-9790 Website

Reputation:A+

More Info

We scour the internet for reviews from well-known resources. Each provider is evaluated based on the quality and quantity of their reviews, their presence on multiple review sites, and their average minimum rating.

Online Profiles:

2 (Better)

Average Review Score:

5 / 5 (Best)

Total Reviews:

16 (Better)

Score Consistency:

Consistent (Best)

Professionalism: A+

More Info

We hire mystery shoppers to call our providers anonymously and evaluate them. Providers who respond quickly, answer questions thoroughly, and communicate politely score higher.

Responsiveness: A+

Friendliness: A+

Helpfulness: A+

Detail: A+

Price: starts at 125

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