What to Expect for your Mini Session

How do I book a Mini Session?

Typically, we will announce a mini session drop one week before the drop. Normally done on Friday’s at 12pm. Giving families the opportunity to set aside funds. We normally require a non-refundable $150+ down, depending on the session. It is first come, first serve, with our newsletter participants getting first dibs. Our popular sessions, first to sell out normally within minutes of release are our Santa Mini Sessions and Sunflower Mini Sessions.

Where are mini sessions held?

We have set locations for each type of session. Almond Blossom Sessions take place in Bakersfield, CA. While Mommy & Me Mini’s normally take place at our Studio in Palmdale or a local ranch. ALWAYS double check which location you are booking for, especially our Fall Mini’s. We try to accommodate clients from all over Southern California.

Who are mini sessions for?

These sessions are mainly for my returning clients! If you’re a first-time client, I highly recommend booking a full session so you can get comfortable with how I work. If you’re not totally confident in front of the camera, it can be tough to warm up in just 20 minutes. With a full hour, we have the time and space to relax, connect, and capture more authentic, storytelling images of you and your family.

What do you recommend mini sessions for?

These sessions are perfect for updating your yearly family portraits. Especially if you have little ones, we all know how fast they grow within a year! These sessions make incredible gifts! Moms are always taking photos of their kids, but are rarely photographed with them. Mini’s are also the perfect option for Holiday cards. We schedule Fall and Holiday mini sessions with enough time for you to print and send holiday cards.

What do I wear?

This is our most common question! We want you to feel comfortable but also beautiful! I highly recommend wearing neutral tones and colors. If you plan on framing the photos in your home, you want the images to match your home aesthetic.

We include a Pinterest board in all of our welcome emails upon booking a session!

Here are some examples we found online of great family outfits!

Do we have access to the client closet?

YES! That’s why we created the client closet. We have an assortment of beautiful gowns and dresses tailored to our editing style. Ranging from sizes 00-24. Being a plus size girlie myself, I know the importance of size inclusivity! Did you know the average size for women in the USA is a size 16. We got you covered girly! Shoot us an email to schedule a dress try on, don’t wait until the day of! We can’t guarantee all of our dresses will be available. For cleanliness, we only allow a dress to be used once per day.

We can’t wait to photograph you and your beautiful growing familia!