Who are these sessions for?

Mini sessions are designed for groups of 6 or less. These can be single families, couples, maternity, a few headshots—let’s chat about what you’re envisioning. The session types that aren’t conducive to a mini structure are boudoir, multi-family, newborns under 3 months, or families with very shy children that need longer than 15 minutes to open up to the camera.

How is a mini different from a full session?

Minis are shorter shoots that work best with a more singular focus, e.g. a holiday card, pregnancy announcement, or milestone birthday. There is less variety in posing, number of backgrounds, and groupings, and it costs less than a full session. It allows for more family documentation outside of a classic yearly shoot, and takes advantage of a special location or a peak seasonal change. Minis are only offered a couple times a year as my availability allows, while full sessions of 30 and 60 minutes come with a wider range of options and customizations.

What should I wear?

Let’s get fancy! Bring on the sparkles, the luxe knits, the dress shoes! Deep, rich tones will complement the color scheme well, like forest green, gunmetal grey, and navy, accented with metallics. Cream would look especially good! Whatever you fancy, please limit clothing to 1 outfit per person as there is not enough time to change during a mini.

Can we bring pets?

Yes, the studio charges a $25 fee per pet. Please keep in mind there are delicate pieces in the set! This won’t be the best environment for wilder puppies, or larger dogs that can’t be held.

What if I’m running late?

Please account for extra time getting to the studio! There is a 5 minute buffer between sessions, although I won’t be able to infringe on the next client’s shooting time. Fortunately the studio is at street level with plenty of big windows so you won’t have to navigate any large buildings or multiple doors. Parking is neighborhood street.