mini sessions

what is a mini session?

My 20 minute mini portrait sessions are perfect for those who:

• don’t need multiple outfit changes

• don’t need multiple locations

• have busy schedules

• want a selection of photos for a specific purpose (wedding websites, announcements, save the dates and/or holiday cards)

All mini sessions include at least 40-50 hi-res digital photos in color and black & white. (For comparison, my standard one hour engagement sessions result in 80-120 photos depending on locations.) The downloadable hi-res photos are hosted on an online gallery connected with a professional print lab.

How does it work?

To schedule your mini session, start by picking a location. Having spent the past decade photographing people all over the Bay Area, I have two long lists of my favorite photo spots for you to choose from. From redwood groves to classic San Francisco landmarks, the Bay Area has a wealth of beautiful landscapes to fit every mood. My mini session fees vary depending on location:

*NOTE FOR SESSIONS IN SF: With the rise of targeted photographer robberies in San Francisco, certain locations are unavailable for portrait sessions due to safety concerns.

After you’ve selected a location, let’s schedule a shoot time. Mini sessions are scheduled for weekdays only. Weekend mini session dates are available based on demand. Please inquire or check back to see when the next round of weekend mini session dates are released.

“GIVE BACK” MINI SESSIONS

I believe in giving back to the communities that have shaped us and continue to support us in our journeys. So in the spirit of honoring these communities, donate $250 to a charity, organization or local fund of your choosing and I’ll give you a 20 minute weekday mini engagement session at the Joaquin Miller Park redwood grove in the Oakland Hills to add to any booked wedding photography package at no additional cost. Why not share the love with those who love us and create some beautiful portraits at the same time?

Here’s a short list of organizations I support if you need some inspiration: the Southern Poverty Law Center, ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, NARAL, Planned Parenthood, Sierra Club, Campaign Zero, Fair Fight, and Stop AAPI Hate.

(Note: Associate Photographer Give Back Mini Sessions can only be booked with a wedding photography contract of at least eight hours of coverage.)