This year we are offering a series of in-studio and outdoor mini sessions. This guide will explain each type of mini session and how to book your mini session online. Sessions are first come first serve basis.
All mini sessions will be 20 minutes in length, held on the half hour. We need time in between each session to clean and prepare for the next. The cost of the minis sessions will be a flat fee of $350 and will include 10 full edited high resolution digital images delivered via download. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive $50 off your first mini session.
OUTDOOR FALL MINI SESSIONS
The outdoor fall mini sessions will be held on Sunday, October 4th & Friday, October 9th at the Minuteman National Park in Concord, MA, site of the Old Manse and The Old North Bridge.
IN-STUDIO HALLOWEEN MINI SESSIONS
The indoor Halloween Mini Sessions will be held on Saturday, October 10th, Sunday, October 18th and Friday, October 23rd. There will be two different sets to photograph your children in their Halloween costumes and also a Fall themed set, perfect for a family photo. Given that Halloween may be a little different this year, this is the perfect opportunity to celebrate this fun holiday and have your children dress in their costume. They will also receive a special treat at the end of the session!
IN-STUDIO CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
The indoor Christmas Mini Sessions will be held on Sunday, October 25th, Friday, November 6th, Sunday, November 8th and Saturday, November 21st. There will be three different Christmas sets to photograph you and your family. Bring a set of matching PJs for the kids for our unique bedroom scene!
MISTLETOE TREE FARM CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
The Christmas Tree Farm Mini sessions will be held at the Mistletoe Tree Farm in Stow, MA on Saturday September 26th, Friday, October 16th, and Wednesday, November 11th (Veterans Day).
Mini Session Guidelines
Sessions are for immediate family members only. Grandparents are included. If you have a large extended family, we recommend booking two sessions back to back so that we have enough time to photograph all the members of your family and various groupings.
Payment. Payment for all mini sessions are due in full upon booking. This year, we are using an online booking platform where you will be able to see all the types of sessions and dates and you will need to book directly through the platform. When you book, you will be able to review and sign our contract and receive a brief questionnaire.
Delivery of Images. Images will be delivered via download within 10 days of your session.
Clothing. We suggest seasonal clothing but you may wear whatever you wish. Given that sessions are only 20 minutes, there won't be much time for outfit changes, but you are welcome to bring holiday sweaters that you can pop over your outfits. For the In-Studio Christmas minis, we recommend bringing a set of matching PJs for the children and a holiday outfit that they can quickly change into.
Pets. Pets are not allowed for the In-Studio sessions, but you may bring them to the tree farm and fall outdoor sessions. They must be on leash and you have to clean up their waste. Please let us know if you are bringing a pet.
Clients should arrive 10 minutes early for their mini session. Due to the fact that each session is held on the half hour, we have a very short turn around time in between each session. If you are late for your session, it will cut into your shooting time and you may not receive all 10 images. If you are more than 15 minutes late, you will forfeit your session. We must be firm on this policy due to the quick nature of the mini sessions. We cannot delay clients or have clients backed up in our waiting area.
Illness. If you or your family member is ill the day of your mini session, we ask that you reschedule. You may apply your fee to a future mini session.
Rain. In the event of rain, the following policies apply to the outdoor sessions. Mistletoe Tree Farm - The tree farm has an indoor barn and sleigh and we are able to shoot your session inside the barn. If you would prefer to reschedule the session to another day and there are openings, you may do so. If not, you will be able to reschedule to an In-Studio Christmas Mini Session or take a credit for another mini session later in the year. Outdoor Fall Mini Session - We will reschedule the Outdoor Fall Mini Session to another date.
COVID Policies. We ask that you arrive to your mini session wearing a mask and we will take a quick temperature of each family member upon your arrival. Our staff will be wearing masks at all times and will hand sanitize frequently and in between each session. Additionally, we will be sanitizing or switching out props in between sessions. For In-Studio Sessions, we have two separate studio spaces next door to each other. Upon arrival, clients will wait for their session in our main studio space and will be brought to the mini session room when their session is scheduled to begin. Please arrive 10 minutes before your session, but no more than 15 minutes.
We are looking forward to this year's fall and holiday mini sessions. It is such a joy to meet new clients and reconnect with our past clients!