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: May 24, 2024 • Family
The Family Mini-Session in the Redmond area is one of my most popular services, and I think you will like it, too. It is a short and convenient photo session that can be done any month of the year, so you never miss an opportunity to photograph your family.
The Family Mini-Session is an ideal option for families that:
- like to book an annual (or regular) session to update their family photos
- prefer a local location with 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 many sample photos that will give you a good feel of my style and how my Redmond locations look during every season. These photos will 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.
The session is shot during the golden hour (30 to 90 minutes before sunset) in several of my favorite scenic locations around the Redmond area.
I picked these locations because they look beautiful in photos, are local and convenient, and have a play and fun factor for the kiddos. These locations are a short ride 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, and there will never be any pressure to look into the camera.
- I have a flexible rescheduling policy if it rains. (We live in Seattle, after all.)
- 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 below).
- I will communicate promptly and deliver your photos within the promised time frames.
In Client’s Words:
“We had Lana take our family photos during a mini-session, and we are so thrilled with the results! She was professional yet personable, and we felt at ease with her… she had a lot of patience for our dog, who didn’t care to listen! Highly recommended!” –Emily
Spring Photo Sessions
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.
Many of my clients stay after the session to explore this beautiful park, and once you experience it for yourself, you’ll see why.
Summer Photo Sessions
Here are several Family Mini-Sessions shot during summer at another Redmond location that I like to use. This location also requires minimal walking but does not have a bathroom on site.
Looking for a different location for your family photos?
I invite you to explore my Family Deluxe Sessions (shot around the Greater Seattle area) or Family Mini-Sessions at Rattlesnake Lake.
Late Summer and Early Fall Photo Sessions
Here are several sessions at the same Redmond location as above, but shot in the early fall (late August through September).
And here is another Redmond location I use for Family Mini-Sessions during the early fall months. It has a parking lot and a bathroom on site.
Fall Photo Sessions
Here are sessions at the same Redmond location that were held later in the fall, from October through early November.
Winter Photo Sessions
There are plenty of stretches of mild weather in the winter, allowing me to capture beautiful photos. Here are some sessions from late November through early March. And remember, I am very flexible when it comes to rescheduling due to rain or cold weather.
FAQs
What happens if it rains?
I will not surprise you when I say that Seattle is a rainy city in the late fall and winter months. But the good news is that it doesn’t always rain, 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 whether to proceed 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 won’t have to worry about anything. There will be no awkward moments.
What is the best way to dress for our session?
After you book, 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. You may also text or email me with specific outfit questions.
Color edit vs. hand-edit: what’s the difference?
Color editing is an overall color adjustment that makes 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.
Pricing and Scheduling Your Family Mini-Session
My sessions are relaxed and guided – I’ll direct you through every step of the way to create photos you’ll love and treasure for a lifetime.
Session highlights:
- Shooting time: 20 minutes
- Time: For best light, this session is done 30 to 90 minutes before sunset
- Types of shots: Family portrait, individual of each child, siblings together, siblings with each parent, and pets
- Images: 10 hand-edited high-res photos that you pick from a gallery of 40 to 60 (additional hand-edited photos available à la carte)
- Prep help: I will provide a detailed prep guide and styling service to help you get ready
- Hassle-free scheduling: Flexible rescheduling if it rains
- Turnaround: 7 days
- Session price: $450 +tax
- Optional add-ons: additional hand-edited photos: +$20/photo; full gallery (all the images) with basic color edit: $200
Scheduling your session is quick and easy:
- Click on the button below.
- 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 to help you prepare 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.
