Beautiful photos in a quick, easy, and thoughtfully guided experience.
Mini sessions are a quick, easy way for busy families to update their photos.
I carefully choose the seasonal location, timing, and beautiful light, so you can simply show up, enjoy your family, and let me guide the rest.
Years from now, I hope your photos remind you not only how this season looked, but how much fun your family had, even in just a few minutes.
"Ellen was amazing to work with! She was super efficient during our mini session and captured beautiful photos of our family, even with our overly energetic 4 year old!"
— Kirsten C.
How it works
Book
Reserve your mini session online in just a few minutes. Have questions? I'm always happy to help.
Enjoy
Show up, enjoy your family, and I'll guide the rest. I'll keep the session moving naturally so everyone stays engaged and you never have to wonder what to do next.
Gallery
Within two weeks, you'll receive your online gallery.
Plan
I'll send you my welcome guide with everything you need, including outfit guidance and simple tips so you can arrive feeling confident.
Everything you need for an easy, enjoyable session.
$375
Optional Upgrades
- 15 minute outdoor session
- 5 edited downloadable images delivered within 2 weeks
- Perfect for families, maternity, couples, and milestones
- Full Gallery: $200 when added at booking, or $249 after viewing your online gallery.
- Additional Images: $49 each after viewing your online gallery.
Mini Session Pricing
Mini Session FAQs
Your child is perfect just as they are. The best photos happen when kids are free to play, explore, and be themselves. I'll gently guide the session while your family simply enjoys being together.
A well rested child, a snack, and a little excitement about meeting a friendly photographer go a long way toward a wonderful session.
Mini sessions are designed for immediate families.
If you'd like to include grandparents or extended family, I recommend reserving two back to back mini sessions to allow time for additional family combinations. If you're looking for more flexibility and variety, a Full Family Session is the best fit.
You’ll be surprised by how much we can capture in a short session. Every mini session is carefully planned and efficiently guided, so you’ll receive an online gallery of 25+ beautifully edited images to choose from.
Mini Sessions are perfect for updated family photos, holiday cards, maternity, milestones, and families looking for a quick, easy experience.
Full Family Sessions offer more time to explore, play, and capture a greater variety of moments. They’re ideal for families with multiple young children, children who need extra time to warm up, extended family sessions, or anyone wanting a personalized location and date.
If it rains, I'll email you the week of your session with an alternate mini session date.
If someone in your family gets sick, let me know as soon as possible. You can transfer your reservation to another available mini session date or apply your session fee toward a Full Family Session.
"Ellen made all of us feel completely at ease. The entire session felt natural and fun, never forced or awkward. We were blown away by the gallery of photos that felt so genuinely us."
— Helen L.
"I decided to completely trust Ellen. She chose the location, guided us every step, and we ended up loving the candid photos even more than the posed ones. Let her take the lead. She knows exactly what she's doing."
— Denise G.
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Mini Sessions: Are They Right for Your Family?
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