Chicago Newborn & Family Photographer capturing natural, timeless moments of love, connection, and all the beautifully messy magic in between.

hammel woods


October 11th mini sessions

The details

8-10 or 3-5:30 on Saturday, 10/11

$150 includes a 20 minute session + 5 complimentary digital images of your choice

You may purchase all digitals for an additional $300 once you receive the gallery.


Please note, if there is rain the day of the event, your session will be moved to the next day, 10/12 at the same time.

Want to get even more free images? Refer a friend, for each friend that books you get 5 extra digitals as a thank you!

FAQ

Yes, I can absolutely get a full family done in 20 minutes, often with small children that is all they can tolerate so l've learned over the years to work quickly. In the booking form I also ask what your priorities are for the shoot (full family photos, mostly the kids, holiday card image, or more candid poses) so that will help me utilize the time in the best way possible!

I do NOT recommend scheduling a mini session for an extended family, as it is extremely difficult to take large group photos in that small amount of time.

Is 20 minutes enough time for a full family or just the kids?

I have several "pre-session' tips I'll send out the week of the session to help!

What if my kids just aren't having it that day?

Being brutally honest here but if your partner hates photos so much that they can't be pleasant and engaged for 20 minutes, it's totally ok to leave them at home and do photos of just you and your kids! Forcing someone to do something they hate (or maybe you've already done other photos carlier this year and they just can't do another session) tends to just make it awkward and uncomfortable for everyone, and the photos reflect that as well.

My partner hates having photos taken, any advice?

Color correction and general skin smoothing is included in the session fee, and the images will be download ready straight from your gallery to make it super streamlined and easy.

Additional editing may be requested, including face swaps at a rate of S10-20/image, depending on the request.

Is any retouching included?

If it rains, we will be moving the event to the next day 10/19 at the same time as your original appointment. If you cannot make that work, I can't guarantee the option for a reschedule. If a reschedule isn't possible, you can choose to use that as a credit at a future event!

What if it rains?

Of course! These sessions are great for you and a partner, or even just you! Bring your dog, or just update your headshots if you want!

Can I sign up if I don't have kids?

Ready to book?

Want to earn even more images? Refer a friend, if they book you get 5 extra digitals as a thank you!