Mini Session Commonly Asked Questions
Scheduling a session can feel like a big commitment! I like to remind my clients who may be nervous: they may have a session once a year or even every few years.. but I lead photo shoots on a weekly basis. And I’ve got their back! I’m happy to answer questions about my processes or what to expect, or even how to plan! Here are a few commonly asked questions about mini sessions:
How do I book?
It depends on the event, to be honest! I have a list of 2025 mini sessions that have been planned since 2024. For those, there will be a sign-up link for you to choose your date and time. But I also add opportunities as they come up. For example, last year we had access to grab a few hours at a blooming tulip field. Those sessions were advertised on my social medias (Facebook and Instagram) the week leading up to it, and I just had people text/DM to claim their spots.
While my heavy hitters (fall and holiday) get a lot of automation and planning, I’ve tried to release myself from thinking everything needs to be a big production. Keep an eye on my social media for the most up-to-date info! If you just email me, I’ll get ya to the right place!
What if I need to cancel?
No biggie, things happen! While I would love for every session to happen at it’s scheduled time, kiddos get sick and bad weather can hit Northeast Ohio out of nowhere. Payments made for mini sessions are transferrable to other mini session dates (2025 dates here) or toward a full session of your choice. Reschedules are available for sickness and inclement weather, and must take place at least 24 hours prior to the event.
How do I know what to wear?
I’ve created a Getting Ready Guide to help you prep for your session—that includes how to put together family outfits that go together without getting too matchy-match. For certain mini sessions, I’ll even do a specific style guide to go with the theme. Last year, we did a Wes Anderson-inspired Christmas so I made a prep guide to get the styles just right!
What should I expect when I get there?
Please, PLEASE, puh-leeze plan to get the location a few minutes early. Things happen, but planning to leave a few minutes early can help if you find your gas gauge on E, or if you get to the end of the road and realize one of your kids doesn’t have any shoes on! Upon arrival, please hang in your car/outside of the area until it is your start time. I try to meet you at the door or the front of the location right on time. Be sure to check your email in case there are more specific directions!
What happens after the session?
Within two weeks, You’ll receive a preview gallery that has all of your good photos in it! I define “good photos” as a mixture of posed and candid images that reflect our time together and meet my artistic standards. That means I’ll remove any photos where you’re making an unintentional silly face or the occasional photo where I get the angle or lighting all wrong… nobody wants to see that! From there, you’ll choose which photos you want to take home.
How do we choose our photos?
When you get your preview gallery, you’ll receive instructions on how to make your selections! Basically, you’ll use the heart icon to let me know which ones you like, then hit the “Alert Photographer” button to lock in your choices. Yes, just like Jeopardy! (“what is… your final gallery”) Your final gallery will be ready within 2 weeks of confirming your final selections (see below). Final images include color correction and light retouching so they arrive to you ready to print or post!
What if I want to upgrade my gallery?
Heck yes; I’m glad to hear it! Gallery upgrades are available 5/$100 or $25/each. Sometimes I offer the full gallery, depending on session types. Hit the “Alert Photographer” button and I’ll send you an invoice for the upgrade. Your paid invoice is my cue to get to work on your final gallery.
