If you're on any kind of social media, more than likely you've seen ads or posts about mini sessions and you may be wondering "What is a mini session?". Well I'm so glad you asked! Every photographer does it a little differently, but you can think of a mini session as a little sneak peek of a full portrait session and most of the time they're themed photo sessions.
Some pretty common themes include Fall mini sessions, Spring Blossom mini sessions, Easter minis, Mommy & Me and so on and so on. These sessions are held on a specific day, at a location picked by the photographer and typically range anywhere from 10-20 minutes with a limited number of images. They're meant to be quick, fast and easy, but they still get you quality images.
Why would you want to do a mini session? Since most mini sessions are themed, it's a cute way to get photos of your little ones and capture this particular moment and stage of life. Fall and Spring Blossom mini sessions are perfect for families and couples who want some updated photos. All those Christmas cards you get in the mail with all those beautiful photos were most likely taken during a Fall mini session.
Maybe you've never had professional photos done or maybe it's been years since you've had photos taken. Mini sessions are perfect for that! You don't have to commit to a full session to get beautiful photos of your family. And in case you're wondering if a 10-20 minute session is actually enough to get a variety of photos, it absolutely is! The photos below are from a Fall mini session. We didn't even need the full 20 minutes to get all these images of this beautiful family!
So back to the original question, is a mini session right for you? If you're looking for a fun and easy way to get updated photos of your family or with your significant other, then YES, a mini session is perfect for you! Just think of how much mom and dad are going to treasure these photos in 15-20 years when their daughters are getting married or having families of their own. The years fly by so fast and it's so important to document the special moments.
