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WHAT IS A FAMILY MINI SESSION?
- Mini sessions are short and sweet family photo shoots for up to six people from one family.
- The sessions take place on selected dates each year. On a mini session day I’ll photograph 4 or 5 families at pre-booked times.
- Each family’s session lasts between 20 and 25 minutes, and gives us plenty of time to capture some gorgeous family photographs.
- Locations vary from gorgeous parks and woodland areas, to Surrey’s stunning lavender fields.
- Mini Sessions make it easy for you to update your family photographs without a huge investment of time or money; perfect for families who would like a few new photographs to frame or give as gifts, and those who like regular photo shoots to document their children as they grow.
WHAT HAPPENS ON A MINI SESSION DAY?
Mini sessions are designed to be fun, relaxed and quick…perfect for little attention spans! I’ve photographed hundreds of families at mini session days so I know how to get the very best from our time together.
During the session I’ll guide you to different spots and through different photographs so that we capture a good variety of different images.
I’ll give you lots of guidance about where to sit, stand or look and what to do so you don’t have to worry about feeling awkward or your children pulling big cheesy grins!
Once we’ve finished the photographs you can relax! Lots of families choose to make a day of it and stay in the local area to have coffee, lunch or a walk.
HOW DO WE SEE THE PHOTOGRAPHS FROM OUR MINI SESSION?
Two weeks after your mini session I’ll send you a link to a private online gallery where you can view the fully edited final images and choose which photographs you’d like to include in your package.
The gallery will be live for 7 days whilst you choose which photographs you’d like to have as prints. I’ll be on the end of the phone if you would like any help choosing your photographs or deciding how to display your new prints.
This is when you pay for the balance of your package. Once payment is received your digital images will be delivered within 24 hours and printed items will follow 4-6 weeks later.
HOW MUCH DOES A MINI SESSION COST?
Each family mini session costs £325.
This package includes:
- preparation emails to help you feel relaxed and prepared for your photo shoot.
- a 20 minute family photo shoot for up to 6 people from one family at one of my mini session days.
- A viewing gallery with a minimum of 15 fully edited images to order from.
- All images from your gallery as high resolution digital files, delivered by digital download.
- Five museum quality prints measuring up to 12″ x 8″, ready to frame or give as gifts.
Payment is made in two instalments:
- £125 at the time of booking
- £200 when you choose your prints, and within 3 weeks of the session date.
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MINI SESSION DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS
This year’s autumn mini session dates, times and locations are:
Saturday 14th October 2023, Hampton Court Area: 9.45am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 1145am, 12.15pm
Saturday 21st October 2023, Esher Area: 9.45am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 11.45am
Saturday 11th November 2023, Wimbledon Area: 9.45am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 11.45am
In case of rain the session will be rescheduled to exactly the same time on the following day – please make sure you are available to attend on both days before you book.
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Meet Your Photographer
Hello, I’m Clare.
I’ve been photographing children and babies for the last 8 years and am based close to Hampton Court, on the Surrey / London border.
I’m known for natural, relaxed photography without any cheesy props or awkward posing.
Over the years I’ve photographed hundreds of families and know just how to get the best from little people in a short amount of time.
I’m also a mum of two so I know just how how busy family life can be, so I keep the process of having a photo shoot as easy and simple as possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
I’m sure you’ll want to make an informed decision about who you choose to photograph your family, and you might have some questions. If you can’t find your question here please send me an email at clare@claremurthy.com, and I’d be delighted to answer it for you.
I’m sure you’ll want to know that it’s the right kind of photo shoot for your family before your make your investment.
This article explains what’s involved in a mini session, who the sessions work well for, and why sometimes they aren’t the right fit for every family: Is a mini session right for my family?
I’m sure you’ll want to know that it’s the right kind of photo shoot for your family before your make your investment.
This article explains what’s involved in a mini session, who the sessions work well for, and why sometimes they aren’t the right fit for every family: Is a mini session right for my family?
When you book your mini session you will see that there is a backup date that we will reschedule your session to if the weather is so bad that we can’t go ahead. This is usually the day after your booked date.
In the run up to your mini session I’ll keep a close eye on the weather forecast, and I expect you might too! Regardless of what the forecast says, I won’t make any decisions until the evening before your shoot. The reason for this is that I find the forecast can change frequently over the course of a week, and a day that is forecast to be rainy in a week’s time, can often be forecast to be a lovely dry, sunny day once we reach the day before.
I add new mini session dates a couple of times a year.
If you can’t see a date that works for you here, please click on the link below to join the mini session waiting list. I’ll send you an email next time new mini session dates are added.
Yes. Each mini session package includes all of the images from your gallery as high resolution digital images.
In the run up to your mini session I’ll share lots of information to help you prepare – including some tips on what to wear.
This article may be helpful as you prepare:
I take your privacy very seriously, and will only publish pictures from your shoot in my online portfolios with your permission. If you do give permission the pictures are always shared anonymously (I would never share your or your children’s names.)
I will ask you about this when you book your session, and if you don’t want me to share the pictures from your session you can let me know then.
BOOK YOUR MINI SESSION
To book your mini session please click on your preferred date and location below.
You’ll be taken to a booking page where you can choose your session time and pay the deposit to complete your booking.
ANY QUESTIONS?
If you love the idea of a mini session, but have a few questions before booking please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’d be delighted to help.
Click on the button below to send me a message.