Orange County
Family Mini Sessions

Short, sweet, and full of personality. The perfect way to update your family photos throughout the year.

Our seasonal mini sessions are perfect for holiday cards, yearly family photos, milestone updates, or simply capturing your family exactly as they are right now. Choose from our upcoming dates and locations below

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BIG MEMORIES. LITTLE SESSIONS.

Sometimes 15 Minutes Is All You Need.

Mini sessions are one of our favorite ways to capture families! They're quick, relaxed, playful and perfect for yearly updates, holiday cards, growing kids—or simply because it's been way too long since everyone was in a photo together. Don't let the 15 minutes fool you. With two photographers, lots of energy and plenty of laughs, you'd be surprised how much magic we can fit into a mini session.

Danielle & Deanne

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Upcoming mini sessions

Choose from our upcoming dates, locations and special events below.

A smiling family of six posing outdoors on a dirt path with trees in the background. The mother and father stand behind their four young boys. The mother wears a white vest over a green dress, the father wears a beige long-sleeve shirt and jeans. The boys all wear matching outfits of blue denim shirts, khaki pants, and blue shoes.

A family of four walking hand in hand outdoors on a dirt path with trees in the background; the father in a black t-shirt and jeans, the mother in a sleeveless white top and black skirt, and their two young daughters wearing dresses and smiling.

FALL 2026 • SPECIAL EVENT

Family Photos That Give Back

Hopkinson Elementary Mini Session Fundraiser

We're excited to bring back our annual family mini session fundraiser benefiting Hopkinson Elementary!
‍Book a fun, 15-minute family session for just $75, and $50 from every session will be donated directly back to Hopkinson Elementary.

You'll receive 2 professionally edited digital images of your choice, with the option to upgrade to your full gallery after your session.

$75

session
fee

$50

donated to
hopkinson

edited images
included

love more than two?

After viewing your gallery, choose your 2 included edited images or upgrade to the full edited gallery for an additional $175.
‍No need to decide ahead of time. Wait until you see your photos!

view fundraiser dates & times

find your favorite

Pick your favorite backdrop

Golden fields, towering trees or sandy toes—we choose our mini session locations because they photograph beautifully and give every gallery its own personality.

el dorado park

Lakes • Green • Natural

Soft grasses, beautiful light, perfect for picnicing by the lake and a classic outdoor look.

*Best for morning or evening sessions.
*Paid entrance $6 to $8 depending on the day.

Smiling family of four standing on grass in a park with trees in the background, including a man and woman in green clothing, and two children with light hair wearing casual outfits.

Two young girls in matching light pink dresses with their hair in small buns are happily hugging a large brown dog while standing on green grass with a sunlit tree and a pond in the background.

gum grove park

Wooded • Rustic • fall feeling

Great for families who love to explore, climb logs and run around.

*Best for morning and early evening sessions.
*Free Parking

Smiling family of four standing outdoors on dry leaf-covered ground with green trees in the background, the father in a blue polo and tan pants holding a young boy, the mother in an orange dress holding a toddler girl in a white dress.

A family portrait outdoors with a man and woman standing behind four young boys. The woman wears a green dress with a white vest, and the man wears a beige long-sleeve shirt and blue jeans. The boys wear matching outfits with blue denim shirts, tan pants, and blue shoes. They are smiling and standing on a dirt path with trees and greenery in the background.

Young boy wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and light blue jeans balancing on tree logs outdoors, smiling at the camera with green leaves in the background.

A smiling man holds a toddler with a pink bow in her hair and pink shoes, while a laughing woman in a floral dress embraces a smiling girl with a black bow and purple sweater outdoors.

seal beach

Coastal • Relaxed • Timeless

Sand, ocean, gorgeous sunsets and plenty of room for kids to play.

*Best for sunset sessions.
*Parking lot at the beach or local street parking

Smiling family of four sitting on sandy beach at sunset, including a mother in a white dress, a father in glasses and white hoodie, a son in white shirt, and a daughter in a white lace top and blue jeans.

A woman kneeling on wet sand at the beach, smiling and hugging a young boy and girl standing close to her, all barefoot with gentle waves in the background.

Two children standing barefoot on sandy beach near a wooden pier at sunset, playfully covering their eyes, with a couple embracing and kissing in the blurred background.

A man in a white shirt sits on sand under a pier, hugging and kissing a smiling young girl with curly hair and a pink bow in her hair.

An adult man kneeling outdoors smiles while holding a young girl in a floral dress and polka dots, who is laughing. Behind him, an adult woman in a black dress kisses the forehead of an older girl in a white dress with black dots who is smiling and leaning on the man's shoulder. The background shows trees and soft sunlight.

Smiling woman in a black dress holding and hugging a young girl in a colorful floral dress with a pink ribbon, standing outdoors with a blurred natural background at sunset.

quick doesn't mean boring

Can We Really get great photos in 15 minutes?

Absolutely.

‍In fact, sometimes kids do even better when we keep things moving! We don't spend your mini session trying to get everyone into one perfect pose. We'll get that beautiful everyone-looking-at-the-camera photo—but then we'll play, laugh, snuggle and let your family be your family. And because there are two of us, one can keep shooting while the other gets smiles, fixes hair, wrangles kids and occasionally makes a complete fool of herself behind the camera. It's a system. 😂

Why we love minis...

Mini sessions are quick, fun, and totally stress-free—perfect for busy families! In just 10 minutes we’ll capture genuine smiles, and those little quirks that make your family you!
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Let’s be honest—getting the whole family in front of a camera can feel like herding cats. That’s why mini sessions are a total game-changer! They’re quick, fun, and stress-free—perfect for busy families (and especially great for little ones and camera-shy husbands 😄). In just 10 minutes, we’ll capture genuine smiles, sweet moments, and those little quirks that make your family you. No long poses, no stiff smiles—just a relaxed, easygoing time where everyone can be themselves.

Best part? It’s over before anyone starts asking, “Are we done yet?” 🙌

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