Fall Mini Sessions Near Me | NOW BOOKING
2021 FALL MINI SESSIONS!
It’s almost fall in New Jersey and you know what that means - the leaves change color, the Bennies go home for the season, my favorite coffee is released (yes, I LOVE my PSL) and best of all - MINI SESSIONS! It also means it’s time to update your family photos for your holiday cards! I have three days set up this fall for mini sessions - one weekend in October and one Saturday in November!
Around every turn in N.J., picturesque scenery soaked in golden light & brilliant color practically screams to me, “THIS is the perfect spot for a photoshoot!” Lately, I’ve really been eyeing a particular spot in the Brookdale Park Rose Garden. See below for more mini session details!
Details - What IS a mini session?
A mini session is a great idea if you really just want a couple family portraits for holiday cards or to frame for family as gifts. They are quick and to the point! Mini sessions are also perfect if you want to document your pregnancy but don’t want to do a full session.
I definitely suggest a full session if you have little ones that may take a while to warm up; want to be more selective about date, time or location; and want more of the candid images of your family with some of each child by themselves.
This year, two packages will be offered! If you choose the Ultimate package, please note that in the form at the bottom of this page and select the two time slots you’d like paired together.
A $50 non-refundable session fee is due at booking and the remainder will be due 7 days prior to your mini session date. If you book before Oct. 1st, a $25 ‘early bird’ discount will be applied.
Packages
There are two mini session packages to choose from:
Classic - $200
15 minute session (outdoors)
5 high resolution, fully edited digital photos
Private online proofing gallery with final downloads AND full print release (so you can get them printed at any place of your choice at any size you want). You can also inquire about my print products as well!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Book by Oct. 1 for a $25 discount
Ultimate - $350
30 minute session
10 high resolution, fully edited digital photos
Private online proofing gallery with final downloads AND full print release (so you can get them printed at any place of your choice at any size you want). You can also inquire about my print products as well!
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL - Book by Oct. 1 for a $25 discount
Dates and Locations:
Saturday, Oct. 16: Orchardside Farm in East Windsor, NJ (51 Orchardside Dr., East Windsor, NJ)
Saturday, Nov. 13: Sayen Gardens in Hamilton, NJ (155 Hughes Dr, Hamilton Square, NJ) - FULLY BOOKED
Orchardside Farm - Oct. 16 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/orchardsidefarm/
Orchardside is a small, family owned and operated farm in Cranbury, New Jersey. They grow seasonal spring/summer vegetables, as well as pumpkins in the fall, and Christmas trees for the holidays. They are also well known for their delicious baked goods, and homemade ice cream.
Schedule
1 p.m. - AVAILABLE
1:20 p.m. - AVAILABLE
1:40 p.m. - AVAILABLE
2 p.m. - AVAILABLE
2:20 p.m. - AVAILABLE
2:40 p.m. - AVAILABLE
3 p.m. - AVAILABLE
3:20 p.m. - AVAILABLE
3:40 p.m. - AVAILABLE
4 p.m. - AVAILABLE
4:20 p.m. - AVAILABLE
4:40 p.m. - AVAILABLE
Sayen Gardens - Nov. 13 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - FULLY BOOKED
Photo by Marilyn Menago
Frederick Sayen was an avid gardener and world traveler. In 1912 he purchased a 30 acre parcel of land not far from the family rubber mill in Hamilton Square, NJ. He built a bungalow style home and surrounded it with plants and flowers acquired while he traveled the world. His collection includes species from China, Japan and England, many of which are still flourishing today. According to Harry Robinson, Sayen Garden's horticulturist, there are more than 1,000 azaleas and nearly 500 rhododendrons thriving under the vigilant care of the dedicated Sayen Gardens groundskeepers.
Schedule
1 p.m. - BOOKED
1:20 p.m. - BOOKED
1:40 p.m. - BOOKED
2 p.m. - BOOKED
2:20 p.m. - BOOKED
2:40 p.m. - BOOKED
3 p.m. - BOOKED
3:20 p.m. - BOOKED
3:40 p.m. - BOOKED
4 p.m. - BOOKED
4:20 p.m. - BOOKED
4:40 p.m. - BOOKED
PLEASE NOTE
You have no idea how much each photographer wishes they could control the weather, but it’s not possible. In case mother nature does not allow us to take photographs on one of the days – for example if it rains – we will reschedule sessions for that day. Your time slot for a given day will not change however. Please make sure that this works for you.
So, bring on the PSL, the colors, the smiles and the family. I look forward to seeing familiar and new faces!