MINI PHOTO SESSIONS are offered on scheduled dates throughout the summer, fall and spring months. The sessions are held at various outdoor locations such as the beach and park in both the city and suburbs. They are a convenient alternative to a regular session. Mini sessions feature weekend shoot dates, scenic locations and a cost effective way to have a family photo session.

We are into our 21st Annual Mini Photo Sessions season. We hope to see you on one of these dates! Remember if these dates do not work, book a regular session in the studio, at your home or on-location. Call 847-729-4466 or email the studio to book your session. 

Updated 07/21/25
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025
Fort Sheridan Beach and Woods, Highland Park/Highwood/Lake Forest, IL
Dog friendly location
11:30am-12:20pm 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025
Lincoln Park, South Pound, Chicago IL
Dog friendly location
3:15-4:05pm 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
Keay Nature Center, Wilmette IL
Dog friendly location
9:00-9:50am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
Gallery Park, Glenview IL Dog friendly location
3:00-3:50pm 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025
Rosewood Park/Beach, Highland Park, IL Dogs allowed in the park area
Recommended time for this location is 50 minutes
9:30-10:20am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025
Rosewood Park/Beach, Highland Park, IL Dogs allowed in the park area
Recommended time for this location is 50 minutes
9:30-10:20am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2025
Keay Nature Center, Wilmette IL Dog friendly location
9:00-9:50am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
Keay Nature Center, Wilmette IL Dog friendly location
9:00-9:50am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025
Rosewood Park/Beach, Highland Park, IL Dogs allowed in the park area
Recommended time for this location is 50 minutes
9:30-10:20am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 (Thanksgiving Week)
Gallery Park, Glenview, IL *Weather permitting or Studio
Dog friend location
9:30-10:20 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE
1:00-1:50pm 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2025 (Thanksgiving Weekend)
Gallery Park, Glenview, IL *Weather permitting or Studio
Dog friendly location
9:00-9:50am 25/50 minutes AVAILABLE


Call or email the studio for additional time and date options

MINI SESSION QUESTION & ANSWERS

How does a mini session differ from a full session?
Our regular photo sessions are sixty to ninety minutes in length and at the location of your choice. Mini sessions are conducted at a specific location and are twenty-five or fifty minutes in length.

All photo sessions include an ordering session in our Glenview studio. 

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Should I book a twenty five or fifty minute session?
We recommend that you book a fifty minute session if you two or more children and/or a dog.

What is the cost of a mini session?
The cost of a twenty-five minute mini session is $295, and a fifty minute session is $350. Digital images and prints are not included in the session fee. For more information about our product offerings click here. The session fee is due at the time of booking and payable by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover.

How do I book a mini session?
Please call us at 847-729-4466. Or contact us by email.

What if it rains or the weather is bad on the day of our mini session?
In case of inclement weather, mini photo sessions will be held on our scheduled rain date or on the same date in our studio as listed. If you have any questions about weather, please call us at 847-729-4466. When booking your session, please make sure that you can attend both the planned photo session date and the back-up date.

Can I bring my dog to the shoot?
We love dogs and welcome dogs to our studio. Most of the locations that we photograph at allow dogs. Please ask us for specific details about dog friendly locations.