Short Sessions

Keep Memories of These Moments with Relaxed, Short Family Sessions

Avoid the Posing Pressure of Minis – There’s Time to Relax and Relate!

Mini Sessions are too short to tell your story. We’ve all been there – high pressure sessions where Mom is trying desperately to get the kids to smile while Dad is breathing threats of terror into there ears if they don’t hold still. The result: Stiff family photos with forced smiles that might make grandma happy but don’t tell your story. And traumatized kids (and hubby) that never want photos again.

Photos should tell stories – your story. Snuggles, laughter, those twinkles in their eyes that mean “I Love You” (even if they would never say it). Photos sessions should involve playing, dancing, laughter, and LOTS of love. You need time for you little ones AND your husband to warm up so you can relax and I can photograph their true personalities.

But maybe you’re not able to swing a full lifestyle photo session – maybe you’re wanting a mini session but one with less pressure. Mama! I’ve got your back with short sessions: extended mini sessions so you can soak in the moments and let me be your memory catcher!

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Short Sessions Details

Session Fee – $150

​​Short sessions are 20-25 minutes are predetermined locations usually during golden hour (with exceptions of a few Saturday mornings).

$150 session fee. ​​This fee is non-refundable to hold your spot and does NOT include images or products. ​​Session fee and signed contract required to hold your spot.

After viewing your images you may purchase a package of images:​

Package #1 – 5 images for $100​
Package #2 – 15 images for $200
​Package #3 – 30+ images for $350

Short Sessions are limited to 1 nuclear family per session. Session and Clothing guide will be provided.

Soak in your moments. I’ll be your memory catcher.

May Sessions – Lake Arcadia

When: Thursday May 25, 2023

Where: Lake Arcadia, OK

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Lake Arcadia is a beautiful area in north Edmond. We can have lots of different options from shady tree areas to open water.

June – Myriad Gardens

When: Thursday June 22

Fall Date: September 22

Where: Myriad Gardens, OKC

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Come let’s do photos in downtown OKC – keep that urban vibe and get those photos taken!

July – Will Rogers

When: July 15

Fall Date: November 11

Where: Will Rogers

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My short sessions are essentially fall mini sessions but with some extra time that will give you about a little more time to relax and enjoy your session as well as let your little ones warm up so we can capture their true selves. These short sessions are a favorite of my clients and well worth your time.

They are held during golden hour to give you the best light. I offer a few different dates and locations within the Oklahoma City area during October & November.

August – Lake Arcadia

When: August 22, 2023

Fall Date: October 21

Where: Lake Arcadia

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My short sessions are essentially fall mini sessions but with some extra time that will give you about a little more time to relax and enjoy your session as well as let your little ones warm up so we can capture their true selves. These short sessions are a favorite of my clients and well worth your time.

They are held during golden hour to give you the best light. I offer a few different dates and locations within the Oklahoma City area during October & November.

Saxon Park – Norman, OK

October 5, 2023

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Bricktown River Walk Park

October 21, 2023 – Morning Sessions

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Local Edmond Park

October 24, November 14

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What is a Mini Session

Basically, a mini session is a very shortened version of a regular session. It’s on a set date at a set place, both decided upon by the photographer. And then usually the session is a very small amount of time and a limited set amount of photos. You can read some of the advantages and disadvantages of a mini session in this blog post here.

If you can I do highly encourage you to just go for my full session â€“ it comes with an online styling service and more time. You can choose different collections that you want for your needs. But most of all it gives us an hour or more together that enables me to get to know you, let your kids relax and let their true selves shine! A great option for this is an in-home session celebrating some of your favorite holiday traditions. 

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