Canberra photography mini-sessions

Learn all about my Canberra photography mini-sessions and why they’re a great way to update your family photographs!

What are photography mini-sessions?

As the name implies, photography mini-sessions are simply short versions of regular photography sessions.

My mini-sessions usually run for 20 to 30 minutes and are less than my regular session fees. Full payment is due when booking. Because the sessions are shorter, you’ll get a limited number of edited digital images included in your package.

Photography mini-sessions are usually held at a central Canberra location. The sessions run back-to-back. This means there may be other clients before or after you, so being on time is important. Your mini-session can include up to 6 people. If you have a larger family, consider booking an additional time slot, as it often takes longer to photograph larger groups.

Why should I choose a Canberra photography mini-session?

There are a few reasons why a photography mini-session may be a good option for you and your family.

• Budget-friendly – if you only want a few images to update your family photos, a mini-session may be a better option than a full session as these are included in the session price. Love your photos but finding it hard to choose your favourites? No problem! You can always upgrade your package and purchase more photos from your session.
• Time-friendly – you can be done and dusted within 30 minutes, which often works better for smaller children. Which leads me to….
• Short attention spans – if you have kids who get distracted after a relatively short time doing an activity, a mini-session is less pressure on them. It means they don’t have to smile or try to be on their best behaviour for a full hour (and that also applies to adults too!)

What’s included in a photography mini-session?

While they may be shorter, a few standard inclusions apply to all my sessions. These include:

• A session contract – the contract explains the terms and conditions of your mini-session, so everyone is on the same page.
• A session questionnaire – this gives me some information about you and the family members participating in the session. It helps me to plan your session so it runs as smoothly as possible.
• A pre-session consultation – the photos that mean the most to us are the ones we connect with on an emotional level. Understanding what you love about your family will help me plan your session to capture the moments that mean the most to you. It’s also an opportunity to get to know each other a little better before we meet in person so you feel more comfortable going into your session.
• You’ll also get a call or text message on the day to check everyone is well and confirm your session will go ahead. If the weather isn’t looking good we may reschedule your session for another day.

What happens during a photography mini-session?

I’ll guide you and your family on what to do during your mini-session. This is designed to give you a wide variety of shots and group combinations to pick from when your images are ready for viewing. This may include a few basic poses, but the best photos are usually the more candid shots, like the kids running around, hugging, or laughing. It’s those emotions that will keep bringing you back to your photos in years to come.

After your session, I’ll edit a selection of photos and upload them to an online gallery. You’ll have a short time to review your images and choose your favourites to download. Want more images? No problem! You can always upgrade your package and purchase additional images through your gallery.

When are mini-sessions held?

My Canberra photography mini-sessions only happen a few times per year as special promotions, so follow me on Facebook and Instagram or sign up to my newsletter so you are among the first to know when they are coming up! When they are available, book your mini-session directly through my website or complete the website contact form. I can’t wait to meet you! 🙂