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Don't Forget Those Milestone Sessions!

March 21, 2025 - New parents are usually eager to get those first shots of their little one, when they have a newborn, and while Newborn...
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What to Wear For Your Photoshoot

March 20, 2025 - The three most common concerns I have heard over the years from my clients, as they prepare for their photoshoot are: 1...
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Studio Maternity Session

February 25, 2025 - In what seems like the eternal winter, it's so nice to have the option for a studio session for my clients. This past we...
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New Studio, New Possibilities!

January 30, 2025 - I can't believe it's been almost a year since I last wrote a blog post! Wow... what a year it has been! Over the past ye...
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How About A Studio Maternity Session?

March 11, 2024 - Not really the "outdoorsy" type? Afraid that the weather may ruin your maternity session? Let's do your maternity sessio...
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"Time Flies, When You're Turning ONE!"- Cake Smash Session

January 08, 2024 - I absolutely love the aviator themed cake smash sessions. Cute, and classic and so sweet. I can't believe it's been a ye...
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Studio Maternity Sessions! The Cozy, Intimate Shoot That's Perfect Any Time Of The Year.

January 05, 2024 - Unfortunately, many women forgo a maternity session if it's winter when they are around that 30 week point. The fear of...
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Sweet, Sweet Milestone Sessions!

January 05, 2024 - Milestone sessions are some of my favorite sessions. They are a perfect way to capture that little person's huge persona...
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Wrapping Up 2023!

November 28, 2023 - I will post my end of the year blog post, at the end of December, but wanted to take a few minutes to share that I am fu...
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"Going With the Flow"- The Way To Achieve Authentic, Timeless Photos

September 11, 2023 - So many people have this image in their head of what a family photography session, or children's photography session sho...
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Spring Maternity Session In the Blooms!

April 18, 2023 - The beautiful spring blooms in Rochester, are surely a time to look forward to. They are only here a very short time, so...
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It's Time To Book Your Summer and Fall Newborn Sessions!

March 24, 2023 - Spring is officially here! I am so ready for some sunshine! Here's your friendly reminder to book your session early. I...
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Princess Tea Party Birthday Session

February 17, 2023 - Oh, the magic we created for this session! I have been photographing this family since before this little princess was e...
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WELCOME! Let's Chat About What Mistie Rawlings Photography Has to Offer.

January 30, 2023 - Hello there! I'm so glad you're here. It's been a long time since I wrote a blog post, so what better topic to cover tha...
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Fall Booking! What You Should Know.

August 19, 2022 - It's August, and that means "crazy time" for photographers. What does it mean for you? I am always so upset to have to t...
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Maternity Photography, the Perfect Way to Capture the Beauty of Motherhood

July 04, 2022 - There are not many things more beautiful than pregnancy. I absolutely love maternity sessions. I understand that many wo...
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Book Your Summer Mini Session!

June 21, 2022 - Summer is officially here! I have so many wonderful shoots coming up, now that the the weather is great for outdoor sess...
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The Perfect Mother's Day Gift!

May 05, 2022 - You can't go wrong with photos for mom for Mother's Day! If you are a last minute shopper, and looking for something sim...
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Spring Mini Sessions at Highland Park

May 03, 2022 - The Spring Minis at Highland park are always some of my favorites. This year has not disappointed! The blossoms are gorg...
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Spring Maternity Session!

April 28, 2022 - One of this past weekend's Maternity Sessions took place at one of my favorite, most beautiful spots in Rochester- Sunke...
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Outdoor Photoshoots Have Started!

April 28, 2022 - To say that I am excited to get outdoors for shoots, is a major understatement! I was thrilled this past weekend to be a...
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Summer Photoshoot Availability!

April 18, 2022 - Busy season for me begins this week! I am so looking forward to spring weather and being able to be outside with my clie...
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Mommy & Me Mini Session

April 03, 2022 - I absolutely LOVE mommy and me sessions. The connections between moms and their kids are always so emotional for me to c...
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Newborn Photography, A lifelong Investment!

March 21, 2022 - I have had so many clients come to me and tell me that they were unsure about having a newborn photoshoot, but decided t...
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Mother's Day Is Coming!

March 20, 2022 - Plan ahead for Mother's Day this year, and get that special mom or grandmother in your life the gift of photos. Every mo...
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New Cake Smash Package!

March 15, 2022 - I am very excited to announce the addition of the "Simple Smash and Splash" package to my offerings. This Cake Smash pac...
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Now Offering "AfterPay" For Photography Sessions

March 01, 2022 - I am pleased to announce that Mistie Rawlings Photography is now offering AfterPay for your photography sessions. This a...
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March Newborn Session Openings!

February 28, 2022 - A few of my March newborns have been born early, leading to some open dates in March! If you are expecting, and haven't...
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Winter "One-derland" Cake Smash Session

February 15, 2022 - Winter "One-derland" has been a popular cake smash theme this year. I absolutely love it. I am all about the pretty whit...
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How to Choose Colors For Your Newborn Session

January 25, 2022 - One of the best parts of newborn sessions is creating the setups for my families. What goes into that, you ask? Well, wh...
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Valentine Mini Sessions

January 17, 2022 - This past weekend was Valentine Mini weekend at the studio. I had some super cute little ones in for some adorable mini...
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It's Time to Book Your Spring and Summer Newborn Sessions!

January 10, 2022 - I'm currently booking newborns through July! It's never too early to secure your spot. The ideal time for a newborn sess...
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First Cake Smash Session of 2022!

January 09, 2022 - It's going to be a busy week of cake smash sessions. I have three this week! They are always so much fun. I love creatin...
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Masking Up in 2022!

January 02, 2022 - It may be a new year, but the same Covid precautions are in place at Mistie Rawlings Photography. I often get asked at b...
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Happy New Year!

January 01, 2022 - Happy New Year! After an extremely busy few months, I am very happy to have had a few days to catch my breath and reflec...
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It's Time to Book Class of 2022 Senior Portrait Sessions!

April 10, 2021 - Believe it or not, it's time to start booking those senior portrait sessions for the class of 2022! It may seem early to...
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Maternity Session At Highland Park

March 29, 2021 - This past weekend, I was fortunate to be able to do two amazing maternity sessions. If you are a Rochester, NY local, yo...
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Family Photos Are Always Included In Your Newborn Session!

March 11, 2021 - One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, "will we be able to get some family shots at our child's newborn sess...
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Children's Easter Mini Sessions!

March 03, 2021 - It's time to book your Easter mini session! These sessions will be held in my studio, in Pittsford. They are 15 minute s...
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A Cake Smash Session For Two!

March 01, 2021 - When your birthdays are just days apart and you both love all things pastel... My Little Pony, unicorns and rainbows, of...
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Dinosaur-themed Birthday Shoot

March 01, 2021 - This weekend I had a great time doing some special birthday setups for some of my favorite clients. The first adorable s...
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Frequently Asked Question.... "What Is Your Turnaround Time?"

February 26, 2021 - One of the most frequently asked questions I get, in my photography business is, "What is your turnaround time?" This is...
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Mommy & Me Mini Sessions!

February 23, 2021 - One of my favorite shoots to do is mommy and me! These are priceless images that show the love and beautiful connection...
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Sitter Session Sale!

January 15, 2021 - Whether you had a newborn session, or missed it due to Covid, don't miss out on your Milestone sessions with your little...
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Valentine Mini Session Booking is Open!

January 13, 2021 - I offer mini sessions a few times a year, and it's that time again! I am currently offering Valentine Mini Sessions in m...
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Senior Portrait Sessions for the class of 2021

September 24, 2020 - It's been a wild year! This summer was better than I could have ever imagined. I have been able to work with so many new...
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Kick off to the 2021 Senior Portrait Season!

August 01, 2020 - It's one of the best times of year! It's "Senior Season"! There's a lot that is unknown about what the upcoming school y...
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Celebrating The Class of 2020 At The Beach!

July 06, 2020 - This class has had quite a year! As a way to honor this year's seniors, I offered cap and gown mini sessions at a signif...
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Watermelon Mini Sessions!

July 01, 2020 - What better way to kick off the summer than with watermelon mini sessions? These were some of the cutest shoots I have d...
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Class of 2021, Now's The Time To Book Your Senior Session!

June 09, 2020 - It's here! Believe it or not, it's time for the class of 2021 to book those senior sessions! I am currently booking sess...
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Outdoor Headshots for Rochester, NY Law Firm

June 07, 2020 - The day after the Finger Lakes region started Phase 2 of reopening, I was fortunate to have a session with a local law f...
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Open For Business!

May 29, 2020 - It feels like an eternity since I have had photo shoots. It's always hard to have the normal "slow season", but to come...
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Celebrate Your Graduate With Cap and Gown Photos!

May 24, 2020 - The class of 2020 has been robbed of so much... the traditional senior rites of passage, and even the graduation ceremon...
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Give The Gift of Photos for Mother's Day! SALE!!!

April 30, 2020 - Mother's Day is one week away! Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift this year? Look no further! I'm having a sale!...
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Planning For The Rainbow At The End Of This Storm

April 30, 2020 - What many thought would be a couple weeks, has turned into a couple months of social distancing and shut down of non-ess...
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I'm Still Booking Photo Shoots!

March 28, 2020 - The Covid-19 pandemic has closed all non-essential businesses for the time being. I am missing my work so much, but tryi...
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Ways Mistie Rawlings Photography Is Keeping Clients Healthy

March 12, 2020 - It's here. The Coronavirus has officially hit Rochester, NY. While this is extremely scary to many, it has not really ch...
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Motherhood Portrait Sessions

February 26, 2020 - As a mom myself, I know that it's easy to make excuses for not being in photos. A bad hair day, no makeup, not dressed f...
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Winter Family Photo Session in Rochester, NY

February 19, 2020 - I recently heard that Rochester, NY has the highest snowfall recorded for this year, of anywhere in the US. While winter...
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Grow with me!

February 19, 2020 - One of the most rewarding aspects of my business is when families ask me to capture their beautiful families over and ov...
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A Civil Marriage Ceremony at the Beautiful Rochester City Hall

January 21, 2020 - I am not a wedding photographer. I don't claim to be one, and really don't want to get into shooting weddings. I do, how...
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Capturing Your Baby's First Year With Milestone Sessions

January 18, 2020 - Have you ever heard of a "Milestone Session"? Many photographers refer to them as "Sitter Sessions". They are the perfec...
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Oh, What a Wonderful Year It Was!

January 02, 2020 - Goodbye 2019, and hello 2020! 2019 was an outstanding year for Mistie Rawlings Photography. I had the opportunity to pho...
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Mini Session Madness

November 13, 2019 - It's the middle of November and Christmas photo season is in full swing! I have indoor "Milk and Cookie" Minis coming up...
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Newborn Sessions with Mistie Rawlings Photography

October 07, 2019 - Newborns are some of my favorite sessions to do. The excitement of a new baby, all the tiny, adorable little features of...
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Holiday Mini Session Announcment!

September 20, 2019 - I have announced my first holiday mini session, and will be going live with my second next week. I will be hosting studi...
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Mini Sessions Coming Up!!

September 15, 2019 - It's that time of year! Mini session madness is about to begin! I am offering 2 different fall minis, and will be announ...
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Maternity Session at Highland Park's Sunken Gardens

August 03, 2019 - The Sunken Gardens at Highland Park in Rochester was the absolute perfect location for this stunning mama-to-be's matern...
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"The Best of Both Worlds" Senior Session

August 03, 2019 - Who says you have to choose country of city for your Senior Portrait Session? This beautiful Senior decided to have the...
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Newborn portrait session

June 04, 2019 - It seems like I have had so many newborn sessions with boys this past winter! It was so fun breaking out with some flowe...
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Senior Rep Program Kick-Off!

March 26, 2019 - I am now accepting applications for Senior Reps from the class of 2020! What exactly does that mean? It means that I am...
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Mommy & Me Mini Sessions Coming Up!

March 22, 2019 - One of the most frequently requested mini-session offerings I get is "Mommy & Me". Well you ask, and I shall deliver. In...
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First session in the NEW STUDIO!

March 13, 2019 - It's done! I'm so excited to announce that I am officially open for business in my new space. It seemed like forever, bu...
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At Home Newborn Session in Penfield, NY

January 11, 2019 - This week has been a super busy week for me. I had two newborn sessions, and a cake smash for triplets. While that may n...
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Christmas Wishes and Changes to Mistie Rawlings Photography!

December 11, 2018 - For the past few months I have been working on my business plan for next year, and let me tell you, I have been busy! I...
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The First Snowy Sessions of the Year

November 26, 2018 - In Western New York, you just never know what the weather is going to be. We had an absolutely beautiful fall this year.
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A Stroll in the Village of Pittsford- A Perfect Venue

November 07, 2018 - When trying to decide where you'd like to do your photo session, don't over think it! I have found that it's usually the...
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Fall in New York!

October 17, 2018 - If you know me, you know that there's no question about what my favorite season is. It's fall all the way! I mean really...
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Newborn photo session

October 09, 2018 - A little over a week ago I was fortunate enough to photograph the beautiful Mia Sophia! This little angel was just 7 day...
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Sibling Sessions

May 15, 2018 - There is nothing sweeter than seeing the love between siblings. This spring I have done a few different family sessions,...
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Mother's Day Surprise Photo Sessions!

May 13, 2018 - I had the privilege of being part of two special Mother's day surprises this year! The first one was a client who took a...
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New Pricing!

May 09, 2018 - It's time for a little honesty... since I first decided to start my own business, I have educated myself on everything f...
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Cherry Blossoms and Daffodils Make for Perfect Family Photos

May 06, 2018 - Powder Mills Park was the most stunning backdrop for this family photo session today! As I drove through the park a few...
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5 year old birthday photo session

May 02, 2018 - Today I traveled down to Avon, NY to do a photo session to commemorate this little guy's 5th birthday! To say that he wa...
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Spring Photo Session!

April 26, 2018 - Yes! Spring is finally here! I had the pleasure of doing my first shoot of the spring at Mendon Ponds this past weekend.
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Once you've caught the photography bug...

April 13, 2018 - Once you have the photography bug, it's pretty hard to shake. I love taking photos of my clients, and my models, and of...
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5 Reasons why Mistie Rawlings Photography is not your average cookie cutter service

March 20, 2018 - With so many photographers out there, it is difficult to decide what will work best for you. What do you base your decis...
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