What are the benefits of mini family photography sessions?
You might be interested in a mini family session if you only need a few good photos, have a short wish list, and are willing to go with the flow of a less predictable time slot. A mini family session may not be appropriate for you if you have a longer, more specific set of shots in mind, and do not feel comfortable with the unpredictable nature of such a short timeframe.
IF YOU COULD DESCRIBE YOUR CHILDREN’S PERSONALITIES, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THEM?
Even with the best efforts of a family photographer, there will always be children who will not warm up to them. Even with everyone’s best efforts, there will still be children with high levels of energy who are not able to sit still. If you are comfortable with capturing your children as they are, whether they are smiling (or not), climbing, jumping, or anything in between, then family mini photography sessions may be right for you. It is possible that you have a group of outgoing, cooperative children that you know will be able to listen attentively during our short time period.
MINI FAMILY PHOTO SESSIONS ARE SHORT…DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO CAPTURE YOUR FAMILY SESSION?
If you are really interested in capturing the exact kinds of photos you want, or if you have a child who is difficult or highly energetic and are not confident you are able to capture the shots you desire within a short period of time, a mini family session might not be right for you. You should keep in mind that this is one of the great benefits of a full session! Children have time to warm up, and we have time to burn off that energy and capture some unforgettable moments.
WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?
A mini session is an excellent option if your budget is limited. A mini-session is an excellent way to get family photos taken by a photographer you love without blowing your family’s budget.
HOW FLEXIBLE ARE YOU?
Due to the fact that mini photo sessions are usually stacked, punctuality is of utmost importance. A mini session may be a major source of stress if you are always late for things. Since there is someone else who has a spot immediately following yours, most family photographers cannot honor any lost time. Therefore, if you are late or have less time to shoot than the typical 15 minute mini slot, you will forfeit your spot entirely. A mini session might be the best choice for you if you are extremely punctual and confident that you and your family will arrive on time for your session. The mini session may not be suitable for you if you are honest with yourself and know that it would be difficult to honor a very specific time slot, or if your children have stricter schedules that you are not comfortable deviating from.
CONSIDERATIONS
If you are considering a mini session as opposed to a full session, there are many factors to consider, and hopefully these points have provided some insight into some of them.
