Stephen Ransom Photography

04/17/2026

I can't believe we are talking Class of 2027!!
New post is up and spots are filling.

PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG OF STEPHEN RANSOM PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC., SERVING THE GREATER ROCHESTER, NY AREA, INCLUDING PITTSFORD, BRIGHTON, GREECE, HENRIETTA, VICTOR, PERINTON, IRONDEQUOIT, WEBSTER, AND MORE. Specializing in family, engagement, high school senior, sports, fine art, and event photography.

11/27/2025

Thrilled and honored again to have a photo entry in this year's Senior Year Magazine. Congrats, Reeve! We found the perfect setting for your fencing interest! It must be in the family, as Marcella, his sister, was also garnered an entry a few years ago (photo in comments).

As a portrait photographer, I strive for unique and artistic portraits that are print ready and wall-worthy. If you have an upcoming high school senior and are looking for an experience that sets you apart and results in memorable art for your home and for generations (instead of a folder of digital images you never look at or worse, lose), I'd love to chat with you and set something up!

11/10/2025

As the A-Team's Hannibal always said, "I love it when a plan comes together!"

Last week had been quite gloomy and the weekend forecast was not that different. We chose Saturday morning for this last minute senior session because at least there was no rain in the forecast. Well, we were so blessed with sun and still-beautiful fall color in Pittsford. Hugh was a total natural and I seriously love his look!

All the best as you finish your senior year and make plans for the next step, Hugh!

10/25/2025

In a world where photos live mostly on screens, printing portraits transforms fleeting digital moments into timeless, tangible art. A printed portrait has presence — it fills a space with warmth, story, and connection, reminding us daily of the people and emotions that matter most. Hanging these images on a wall turns a house into a home, preserving memories not as pixels, but as heirlooms that can be seen, felt, and shared for generations. I had the honor of photographing all 4 seniors in this family and now their senior wall is complete. What a beautiful and visual legacy to walk past every day!

Of course, pros use professional photo labs to ensure that your portrait investments are produced with archival-quality materials, precise color accuracy, and expert craftsmanship — all of which protect your photos from fading, discoloration, and damage over time. Unlike quick prints from consumer outlets, professional labs use calibrated equipment and premium papers designed to preserve both beauty and integrity. The result is artwork that not only looks amazing today but endures beautifully for decades, becoming a lasting part of your personal or family legacy.

Stephen Ransom Photography: Making your special moments last a lifetime.

08/22/2025

Shiny new headshots for this soon-to-be medical professional.
Your photo makes a critical impression. Don't leave that impression up to chance... or worse, your friend who "takes good pictures with their iPhone". Invest in yourself.

07/31/2025

Play an instrument? Part of a sports team? Have a hobby? These can all be part of your high school senior photo session! Capture the facets of your life that have made you who you are today... and have them to enjoy and share for a lifetime!

07/26/2025

What's your style?

Style involves not only the clothing, location and lighting to create a look, but also the editing. This is something we talk about during custom photo session consultation to get the perfect look for your photos!

06/19/2025

Photography remains a powerful and enduring art form—one that deserves to be printed, displayed, and truly experienced beyond the fleeting scroll of social media. A photograph in physical form invites pause and reflection; it holds space, tells a story, and preserves a moment in a way no screen ever could. When hung on a wall or placed in an album, it becomes part of our environment, our memory, and our emotional landscape—art to be lived with, not just liked.

05/22/2025

Sometimes it's both fun and rewarding to look back on past sessions. Each session is so unique and has a character of it's own. This session with Ben definitely fit into the unique category, taking place at a small airport with the plane he had been learning to fly. The weather wasn't optimal but that's when lighting skills, technique and equipment come in to play. It was so windy that Ben's mom had to help hold the lighting so that it didn't blow away! In the end, we came away with some fantastic photos and memories. Now an officer in the Marine Corps, married and in flight school, Ben continues to keep life an adventure.

02/28/2025

New post is up! How well is your brand being visually represented? Don't underestimate the impact of excellent visual storytelling and branding.

Read more here...

Did you know that the human brain processes images 60,000 times faster than text, making visuals essential for storytelling, branding, and marketing? We have all experienced searching and scrolling through content only to stop in our tracks because there is a photo or image that compels us to. Str