2026 Fall Mini Sessions

Announcing My Annual Fall Mini Sessions!

Hello, lovely families! 🍂 Fall is here! Once again this year I’ve received lots of emails asking about my annual fall mini sessions. I’m so happy that so many families return year after year, and that this has become a holiday tradition for so many!

I’m thrilled to announce my annual Fall Mini Sessions! These sessions are designed to capture the love, laughter, and unique personalities that make your family special.

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Why Choose a Mini Session?

Mini sessions are a wonderful opportunity to have beautiful family portraits without the cost or time commitment of a full session. They’re perfect for busy families who want to capture updated photos of their little ones, and grab a few great images for their holiday cards!

What to Expect

Each mini session lasts 15 minutes, giving us just the right amount of time to create a variety of beautiful images. We’ll likely start with the classic family portrait and then add in some candid moments as well so that you’ll have a keepsake of your little one’s sweet personality and what they were up to this year. Kiddos change so much year by year…it’s just so precious to have a visual record every year as they grow! As always, you’ll receive a selection of high-resolution digital images to cherish and share.

2026 Ventura County Fall Mini Sessions

This Year’s Locations

This year’s fall mini sessions will be held at four stunning locations that have been the very favorite spots of my client’s over the years:

Saturday, October 3rd & Saturday, November 7th – afternoon sessions at the beach! These will be late afternoon/golden hour sunset sessions at my favorite beach near Camarillo. Only a few time slots will be offered so that every session will have pretty, golden light.

Saturday, October 10th – in a beautiful botanical garden near Somis. These will be morning sessions which are ideal for those with young children who are typically happiest early in the day.  Come spend your morning in a stunning garden!

Saturday, October 17th & Saturday, November 14th – in a beautiful open field near Newbury Park. These will be late afternoon/golden hour sessions. This location sold out within minutes last year, so don’t delay if you’d like a golden field session.

Saturday, November 21st – at Peter Strauss Ranch in Agoura Hills. Peter Strauss Ranch has a beautiful trees that turn golden in the fall. This is the spot with the most fall color that I’ve found in our area! These will also be golden light late afternoon timeslots.

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The Details

Mini sessions are 15 minutes long, include 15-20 digital negatives, and are priced at $550. You will be able to download the edited, high resolution images and printing instructions, complete with lab recommendations, will be provided.  

As an added convenience your images will be uploaded to my favorite card printer.  You’ll be able to pop the images into the holiday card design of your choice and, voila-one more thing checked off of your to-do list!!  

Please note:

Mini sessions are for up to 5 immediate family members only.  If your family is larger, a full session would be a better fit.  Mini sessions are not for newborns.

How to Book

Ready to create some beautiful memories? Click the button below to choose your preferred location and select your mini session time!

Not sure what to wear for your fall mini session? Check out this recent article that I wrote that has helpful tips for styling the whole family. Complete with ideas for each family member and links to my favorite stores, you’ll have your crew looking photo ready in no time! Fall family photo outfit ideas

Wondering whether a mini session or a full session is best for your family? Click here to read a new article I wrote to help you decide mini session vs. full session!

Ventura County Fall Mini Sessions