What exactly is a ‘Mini’ session?
These days, everybody around Palm Beach wants to do ‘mini’ sessions, but what exactly are they?
They are not just an abbreviated session. A mini session is simply a session that has one theme or look and takes place in one location. They are a shorter duration of time than a full session and include a limited number of images.
You normally can’t just schedule a ‘mini’ session with a photographer on any given day, they are special events where the photographer will stack clients back to back in order to make the most of everybody’s time. Mini sessions are efficient and don’t leave you much wiggle room.
The duration of a mini session can be as brief as 5-10 minutes, so you must come dressed and ready to go! For mini sessions, there is usually no time for my clients to take advantage of my client closet full of couture gowns and luxury accessories.(This is not the case for spring fairytale minis and the fairies, princes and princesses are welcome to use our wardrobe)
Usually, with a mini session you will only receive between 3-10 photos.
What is the difference between a mini session and a full session? At our studio, with a full session you will get about an hour-90 minutes to take photos. The package you will receive will include up to 60 images. Your entire family can participate without additional fees. Your time can accommodate a few wardrobe changes and if you are shooting in studio, a few different backdrops and looks. You have unlimited access to our collection of couture gowns!
Mini sessions aren’t necessarily cheaper. In fact, if you break down the cost per image, a lot of the time a mini session image is more expensive than a full session image.
What is the best for you? That’s up to you to decide! I like recommend a full session for a family at least once a year to capture a full array of images that tell a story and can be combined into a keepsake album or gallery wall to commemorate right where your family is at this year. Special theme Mini sessions in between full sessions can be a fun way to commemorate holidays or fun dress up moments.
I hope this was helpful and I hope to see you on my calendar soon!
Lauren
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