Perks of doing a mini sessions!

Mini photography sessions have become wildly popular over the years and there are several REALLY good perks as to why! First, let’s do a quick explanation of what a mini session is:

For many lifestyle photographers, a typical session is around 60-90 minutes. Full portrait sessions require more forethought and planning, and allow for more breathing room and organic moments to unfold, which then allows for more candid image opportunities. There’s also time here for outfit changes, leading to a lot more variety in the final gallery and more of a storyline! A mini session is a shorter photo session, somewhere around 15-20 minutes, that is held on a pre-chosen date and location decided on by the photographer. The purpose of a mini is to get a handful or two of great, updated photos with less fuss and production. While you may get some candid moments in a mini session they’re usually done quickly, and there is no wiggle room for outfit changes. This makes minis ideal for things like yearly updated photos of the kids, holiday themed/cards, or for a cranky significant other who HATES having their photos taken!

What are the perks to a mini session?

1.) They’re affordable! Adulting in 2024 is no joke - I think many of us are living on a budget and a prayer, while also trying to fit in the things that really matter to us. Mini sessions allow folks to have beautiful photos while also staying within their budget. Let me tell you, NO ONE wants to spend “an arm and a leg”. A mini session is a great way to meet in the middle and make everyone happy!

2.) They’re quick! This especially comes in handy when you have members of your family who aren’t super fond of picture day! But most people can handle 15 minutes which is the perfect amount of time for families with young kids, husbands who don’t want to be there, shy teenagers, solo headshots, or anyone who just wants some updated photos without a huge production.

3.) You still get a LOT of really good photos! This one depends on the photographer you’re working with, but if it’s ME you’re standing in front of I can tell you right now - you’re gonna get a lot of photos, haha. I have been doing this for a while, I have really nailed down a flow, I know exactly what I need to do to get certain shots, and I have developed a number of tricks to make it all happen within 15 minutes. If you’re curious just how many photos can be taken in a mini session with me, scroll through the gallery below to see!

Ready to book?! Click below to snag one of my limited mini session spots! They go QUICK so don’t hesitate!! You can find them here or on my Facebook page: Moments Made by Katelynn LLC