I have been a wedding photographer since I was 18. Now, 15 years later, it’s still my favorite way to tell stories. One thing I started offering early on in my photography journey are mini sessions. These are short and sweet sessions, periodically throughout the year to ensure that they’re still getting their milestones captured. In a way, I’m able to become a “lifetime photographer” for my wedding couples, and nothing makes me happier than watching them in their journey, year after year.
It’s important to note that mini sessions aren’t limited to couples I’ve worked with. I’ve also had families who didn’t know of me previously join in the fun. A lot of my sessions are geared toward families with kids. It’s the best way to get family photos every year or every season as your family grows. However, I do like to note that your family doesn’t need to mean “people with kids.” We can celebrate the journey of just the two of you, or even involve your pets!
The main set of mini sessions I host each year are my annual fall mini lineups.
I typically do these in all of the areas I primarily serve: Seattle, WA, Portland, OR, and Orange County, CA. You can find the details of these shoots in July-August while the shoots themselves will take place in September, October or November. These sessions are typically used for holiday card photos and my most popular. I’m always trying to find new and fun locations, to not only give my clients variety from year to year, but also to spark my own creativity and inspiration. Sometimes it’s a location that requires a permit and if that’s the case, I wrap the permit cost into the overall cost of the mini session.
Over time, I’ve really loved to offer mini sessions throughout the seasons. Offering themes like mommy and me sessions, tree farm sessions, etc. Sometimes, it’s based on a venue offering a special read-to-go setup with a theme, or based around the blooming schedule of certain flowers.
Below, you’ll find my currently planned mini sessions for 2026. To book a session in my lineup, contact me today!
Winter/Spring mini session schedule for 2026:
W.W. Seymour Conservatory in Tacoma, WA
When: Sunday, March 22nd
Where: W.W. Seymour Conservatory at Wright Park in Tacoma, WA
Available time slots: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, 11:30am
Cost: $400
Pike Place Market in Seattle, WA
When: Sunday, March 29th
Where: Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle, WA
Available time slots: 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am
Cost: $400
Disneyland in Orange County, CA
When: Thursday, April 9th
Where: Disneyland in Anaheim, CA
Available time slots: 3 slots (1 available), inquire for info
Cost: $400
Thomas Riley Wilderness Park in Orange County, CA
When: Sunday, April 12th
Where: Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park in Coto de Caza, CA
Available time slots: 8:00am, 8:30am, 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am
Cost: $400
Mother’s Day Mini’s in Seattle, WA
When: Saturday, April 25th
Where: The 701 Studios in Seattle, WA (SODO)
Available time slots: 8:00am, 8:20am, 8:40am, 9:00am, 9:20am, 9:40am, 10:00am, 10:20am, 10:40am, 11:00am, 11:20am, 11:40am, 12:00pm, 12:20pm, 12:40pm, 1:00pm, 1:20pm, 1:40pm
Extra details: 35mm film included, florals provided by Moonflower Design Co.
Cost: $450
Included in each mini session package:
20 minute session time slots. 20+ high-resolution, edited photographs ready to download and share without watermarks. You will also have the ability to order through my lab as well as personal printing rights. Optional add on: 35mm film
Model release for your kids is flexible with the tmInspired team. Reach out today and we can discuss!
Contact me today for the most up to date time slot availability for your chosen location and date!
Optional add on to any session: 35mm film
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