With the fall session season approaching, you might be wondering what type of family photography session is right for you. Deciding between a full, petite (half), or mini session is the first step in booking and prepping for your photo session.
Read below to learn more about each option and to decide which session works best for your family!
Full Family Session
Full-length family sessions are, and will always be, my favorite. Lasting about an hour, these sessions allow parents and kids to relax and enjoy the moment, making it feel like a family date night instead of a photo session. With ample time, everyone can warm-up, play, be silly, and explore at their own pace.
For families with little ones, I highly recommend a full-length session. There’s no pressure for everyone to smile at the camera the whole time; we’ll capture those photos naturally, usually at the beginning. The extra time helps everyone feel comfortable, resulting in photos that truly reflect your family. It also accommodates the varying emotions of little ones, allows for snack breaks, gives time for plenty of cuddling and games, resulting in photos that tell a story of your current family season.
A full-length session provides a larger gallery, 50 + images, with a wide variety of photos, perfect for displaying at home or creating a cherished album. Together, we’ll choose the best date and location in the Fort Worth and Dallas area for your family and these sessions can be booked all year.
This might be a good session for your family if…
- you want choice in location and dates
- you or your family need time to warm-up and feel comfortable
- you want your session to feel like a family date
- the thought of a time limit stresses you out
- you want to wear more than one outfit
- you want to include extended family
- you want a variety of images (mix of traditional and lifestyle)
Petite Family Session
Petite family sessions are offered seasonably usually during spring and fall at pre-selected locations in the Fort Worth and Dallas areas. These sessions are a shorter version of my full-length sessions and my goal is to keep it stress-free and fun but at a much quicker pace compared to the full family session. These sessions are about 25 minutes and include about 25 images.
This might be a good session for your family if…
- the pre-selected date and location work with your schedule
- your family doesn’t need as long to warm-up and feel comfortable
- you want a variety of images (mix of traditional and lifestyle) and are ok with a smaller amount
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Mini Session
These sessions are quick and last about 10 minutes! These sessions are offered two times a year: during the holiday season and for kid personality portraits in late winter.
Mini-sessions feel more like the traditional, “everyone look at the camera,” type of photo and may be best if you are looking for about 5-10 pictures for a holiday card or a yearly refresh. These take place at a studio in the Fort Worth area.
Ready to book your holiday or fall family photo session? Inquire here or book your fall family session HERE.
