All About Family Mini-Sessions in Redmond, WA
I offer beautiful locations for family photos in the Redmond area that are super convenient, easy to get to, and fun. In this post, you’ll find all the details with plenty of sample photos from every season to help you decide if this option is right for your family.
Last Update: March 23, 2024 • Family
The Family Mini-Session in the Redmond area continues to be one of my most popular services. It is a short and convenient session that can be done during any month of the year, so you never have to miss an opportunity to photograph your family.
The Family Mini-Session is an ideal option for families that:
- like to book multiple sessions throughout the year
- prefer minimum travel
- prefer a shorter session
If that sounds like you, then you are in the right place. Below, I will provide all the details with lots of sample photos that will give you a good feel of how these locations look during every season. These photos may also give you ideas and inspiration for picking your outfits.
Let’s dive in.
On this page:
- Mini-Session at a glance
- Sample spring photos
- Sample summer photos
- Sample late summer / early fall photos
- Sample fall photos
- Sample winter photos
- FAQs
- Pricing and Scheduling
Family Mini-Session at a Glance
The Family Mini-Session includes 20 minutes of shooting time and 10 hand-edited images that you pick from the gallery of 40–60 photos. It is done outdoors during the golden hour (30 to 60 minutes before sunset) in several of my favorite scenic locations around the Redmond area.
I picked these locations because they look beautiful in photos, and they are convenient and fun. All of these locations are a short ride away from Bellevue and Kirkland, and I have many clients who make the short trip from Seattle.
Additional details:
- I provide a detailed prep guide and online styling service to help you look your best.
- My family sessions are relaxed, and my photography and editing style are natural and organic.
- During the session, you will never have to worry about how to pose or what to do. I will guide and direct you the entire time.
- I have a flexible rescheduling policy if it rains.
- If you want additional hand-edited photos, you can order them à la carte after seeing your proof gallery.
- You also have the option to purchase all of the photos from your session with a standard color edit (more on that in the FAQs).
Spring
Here are several Family Mini-Sessions shot during late spring and early summer at one of my favorite Redmond locations. This park has a bathroom on-site and requires minimal walking from the parking lot. After the session, many of my clients stay to explore the beautiful park.
Summer
Here are several Family Mini-Sessions shot during summer at another Redmond location. This location also requires minimal walking but does not have a bathroom on site.
Additional locations:
If you are looking for a different location for your family photos, I invite you to explore my Family Deluxe Sessions (which are shot around the Greater Seattle area) or Family Mini-Sessions at Rattlesnake Lake.
Late Summer and Early Fall
Here are several sessions at the same Redmond location as above, but shot during the early fall – late August through September.
And here is another Redmond location that I use for Family Mini-Sessions during the early fall months. There is a parking lot and a bathroom on site.
Fall
And here are sessions at the same Redmond location that were done later in the fall – October through early November.
Winter
In the winter, there are plenty of stretches of mild weather. Here are some sessions from late November through early March.
FAQs
What Happens If It Rains?
Seattle is known as “the rainy city” in the late fall and winter months. But the good news is that it doesn’t rain all the time, and I have learned to work around it. If it rains, I will coordinate with you to reschedule your session. If we cannot find a date that works for you, I will refund your deposit.
However, if you have a flexible schedule, we can wait until the morning of your session to decide if we will proceed with it or reschedule. The weather forecast can be unreliable, so if your family is willing, we can still show up to the session to see if we get lucky. With this approach, I can shoot most of the time.
We are not good at taking pictures; will you guide us?
I will direct and guide you the entire time, so you don’t have to worry about anything.
What is the best way to dress for our session?
Upon completing your booking, you will receive an email with prep info and tips, including the outfit inspiration guide and online styling service, to help you look your best for the session.
Color edit vs. hand-edit: what’s the difference?
Color editing is an overall color adjustment to make the photos appear brighter, more colorful, and properly exposed.
Hand-editing is a detailed edit that includes basic skin smoothing, removal of blemishes, bruises, and fly-aways, and more detailed color adjustments. It gives your photos a more “polished” feel.
The Mini Session includes 10 hand-edited photos. Additional hand-edited photos could be purchased à la carte after you see your proof gallery. You also have the option to purchase all the photos from your session, which will include a color edit.
Have Additional Questions?
Visit my FAQs page to get quick answers to common questions.
Booking Your Family Mini-Session
Redmond Family Mini-Session Highlights:
- 20 minutes of shooting time
- 10 hand-edited images
- Additional hand-edited images available à la carte
- A full gallery (all the images from the session with a basic color edit) is available as an add-on
- The session includes a family portrait, individual of each child, siblings together, siblings with each parent, and pets
- For best light, this session is done during the golden hour (60 minutes before sunset)
- 7-day turnaround
- $450 +tax (additional images: +$20/each; full gallery upgrade: +$200)
My sessions are guided or posed, depending on the personality of your family (but most of the time, it’s a little bit of both). I’ll direct you through every step of the way to get you photos you’ll love.
I designed the booking process to be quick and hassle-free:
- Click on the button below.
- Select the Family Mini-Session in Redmond from the list of services.
- Pick a date and time from the calendar.
- Fill out a short form and pay a $100 deposit to secure your spot.
- Within 1–2 business days, receive a detailed prep guide with tips and resources that will help you get ready for your session.
Hi, I’m Lana
I have been a Seattle maternity, newborn, and family photographer since 2008. Having photographed thousands of families, I have developed a hassle-free and fun process so families could have an easier time documenting their journey through the years. I invite you to learn more about me, and my unique values and quirks.
