Get the Most Out of Your Family Photos: Mini Session or Full Session?

You have probably heard the term “family mini sessions” going around, especially around the holidays, but what exactly is a family mini session? How does it differ from a full session? As a mini session family photographer, I created this post to help you better understand the difference and help guide you when deciding which session is more fitting for you and your family.

Family Mini Session Photography

You know those holiday-shaped chocolate pieces; trees, pumpkins, eggs, etc. Have you ever noticed that, for some reason, they taste better compared to the full size? Family mini sessions are very similar! It’s just like a full session but bite-sized. Often, families with hesitant spouses, young children, or even teenagers cannot handle being in front of the camera for more than 30 minutes. They start to get grumpy and refuse to cooperate. This is where mini sessions come in. A family mini session is 10 to 15 minutes, tops! With fun interactions and games, 10-5 minutes will fly by! Sometimes it leaves the kiddos shocked that they were done so quickly.

Aside from it being a quicker session, it’s also budget-friendlier in some instances. Instead of paying for the full session, you end up paying less. One of the disadvantages of a family mini session is that fewer images are included. Nonetheless, you will still receive images you love and can even upgrade your gallery!

Full Session

A full session is more flexible. You get to pick a date that works for your family and the location. So instead of this being a quick 15 minute session, it can be anywhere up to 60 minutes! As long as the lighting is still good and everyone is having a good time, of course.

One of the reasons I recommend full sessions is because they give me time to bring out true personalities. Although it can be accomplished in a mini photo session, a full session can be magical. You also get to switch outfits if you’d like. You can start with a casual look and end with a more formal look. This gives you two different looks and more variety in your gallery.

If you are unsure which type of session would better fit you and your family, reach out to me! I’d be more than happy to help guide you. For example, some families need 10 minutes, whereas some families need more time for the kids to warm up to me.

Mini Session Photography in Tucson

Are you interested in this year’s mini session photography with me as your mini session photographer? Remember, these are very limited. I highly recommend signing up for the waitlist here or at the bottom of this page.

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