Limited Edition Mini Sessions

My mini sessions are short and sweet and I run them back to back. So timekeeping is super important! Please try your best to arrive on time to avoid missing your slot. The mini photoshoot will last 20 minutes so I'll focus on getting shots of all of you together, then as time allows I'll aim for images of each parent with the kids, siblings shots and individual child portraits. Subjects willing of course! If you have anything specific in mind please do let me know. I might ask for your help with the kids. This might be sorting out that hair clip that's slipped or straightening that dress. Or I might just need your help getting the kid's attention. There is nothing like the look of love a little one gives their mummy or daddy!

My mini photshoots are quick so you shouldn't need to bring much. Wipes and perhaps a change of clothes for the younger ones, just in case. If you have any cuddly toys or special items that you'd like in the photos please do feel free to bring them along. 

Well, we are in England so let's face it, there's a very real possibility the weather won't be on our side! Blue skies and wispy clouds are of course lovely but don't be put off by cloud cover. I actually much prefer a cloudy sky for my photoshoots. The clouds act as a giant diffuser, giving us soft, pretty, flattering light. Whatever Mother Nature has in store for us, I will take a call the day before. If we're rained off I will reschedule. if you can't make the new date, you'll be offered a refund.  

I do my mini family photoshoots in the morning. I find that kids, especially young ones, are more alert then. But mostly it's to do with the light. It's softer and more flattering in the early mornings or late afternoons. A strong sun high in the sky casts harsh shadows and makes everyone squint which is never a good look! 

The location for my mini sessions are chosen by me in advance. Exact location details will be given to you a few days before the session after I've had a chance to find the perfect patch of bluebells or lovely lavender rows. Please download <What3Words> before your session - this will make it really easy to find each other.  Please bear in mind when choosing footwear that these shoots are may be a bit muddy and you may have a short walk through woodlands or fields to get to the location.

Next up, misbehaving children! Please don't worry about this. Kids will be kids and as a mum myself I've seen it all before. I've got lots of tricks up my sleeves. So don't stress and don't worry if they won't look at the camera or give me a big cheesy grin because I'm after natural moments and smiles anyway. There are a few things you can do to prepare your kids for a family photoshoot though. You'll find a link at the bottom of the page.