Specialties
Welcome to Sweet Home Photography! I'm Meg Tyo, a licensed social worker and photographer in Rochester, NY.
Sweet Home Photography's mission is simple but important: to honor and share the stories of older adults and their loved ones through empathetic and artistic photography. From memorializing the essence of cherished spaces during downsizing transitions to celebrating life and connection during community events, Sweet Home Photography is dedicated to capturing meaningful moments that showcase connection, vibrancy, and legacy.
Bringing recognition and appreciation to both the small and the big things in life is something that social work and photography have in common, and the people and places that we love play such an important role in making us who we are.
Sweet Home Photography is here to listen, understand, and capture the essence of your story. With a focus on resilience and finding joy amidst challenges, I strive to create a session that's both enjoyable and emotionally meaningful. Photographs allow us to preserve the memories of who and what we value the most for years to come, and I am happy to help capture your story.
History
Established in 2019.
When I was in high school I fell in love with photography and the ability to freeze a moment in time to tell a story. While I was in college working towards a degree in studio art and photography my grandfather really started to struggle with the impact of aging, and seeing my family go through the process of caring for him made me realize that photography was not my only passion. I shifted focus to social work with the goal of someday being able to work with families like mine and have spent years in emergency medicine, critical care, and oncology before landing in my current roles of mental health therapist and geriatric research interventionist. I picked my camera back up after years of focusing only on the social work r because the stories of the people I was working with felt so important. My camera is a therapeutic tool that can be used just like the techniques I use in counseling sessions to help people process change and challenge while identifying strengths and success.
Meet the Business Owner: Meg T.
Hi everyone! I'm Meg, the founder and photographer behind Sweet Home Photography. Taking a photograph that captures the essence of a person, space, or moment feels like magic, and combining social work principles and values with that magic brings depth to the story. Photography isn't just about capturing the moments--I believe the camera has the power to recognize the beauty of life, even in challenging times. I love being a fly on the wall, capturing people in their natural environments and celebrating the joy that comes with authenticity and connection. Photographs provide visual evidence against the fear and stigma associated with ageism, and there is nothing I like more than being able to showcase the good stuff across the lifespan. I am lucky to have a job that feels like a dream and am thankful for the opportunity to provide a window into some truly beautiful and meaningful stories.