Close-up of smiling child in a blue dress hugging her dad during a warm and playful photo session

You know that feeling when your kiddo wraps their arms around your legs out of the blue? Or when the whole family is walking together and someone shouts, “Let’s race!” and everyone ends up in a pile of giggles?


That’s what we bottle up during a mini session.

What is a Mini Session?


Mini sessions are short, sweet photo sessions—usually around 15–30 minutes—and offered at a fraction of the price of a full session.


They’re often themed or seasonal (hello, fall leaves, lavender fields, or twinkly holiday setups), and sometimes include charming props or styled elements.


And here’s the secret sauce: you get a taste of a full session—with the option to upgrade your gallery later—making it a beautiful bang for your buck.

Family of five sitting together in a cozy indoor Christmas setup during a Boundless Joy holiday mini session in Columbus
Young boy in overalls sits on a vintage school bench surrounded by autumn leaves and apples during a fall mini session
Child with curly hair making a joyful face during a playful Boundless Joy mini session
Candid close-up of toddler smiling at sunset during a spring photo session in Westerville

 

Why Choose a mini session over a full session?


Life is full. The calendar’s packed. And sometimes… your toddler (or your partner) has a 15-minute attention span for photos. Minis are the answer.


Shorter: Designed with littles (and wiggly grown-ups) in mind


More Affordable: A budget-friendly way to get professional photos


Still Meaningful: With the option to upgrade, you can walk away with as many photos as a full session—without the full cost

 

They’re also great for capturing multiple seasons in your family’s story—without waiting a whole year to update your gallery wall.

Mom and three children smiling in front of blooming pink roses during a spring mini session with Boundless Joy Photography
Young girl smiling up from her mother’s lap during a candid moment at a Boundless Joy mini session in Columbus

What I Prioritize in Every Mini...

The Grandma Pose

(everyone smiling and looking at the camera)

Parents with three daughters pose under garden trellis during a springtime Boundless Joy mini session
Sunlit family photo in a lavender field at a Westerville summer mini session
Family of four standing on a leaf-covered trail during a fall mini session in Columbus, Ohio
Smiling family of five sitting among Christmas trees with gift props during a holiday mini session in Columbus

The Run-and-Hug

(full-speed joy, right into your arms)

Family encourages toddler walking toward them during a spring mini session at Park of Roses in Columbus
Kids run to parents during a playful summer mini session in a sunflower field near Columbus, Ohio
Little girl runs to parents in a sunlit fall mini session at Sharon Woods
Excited family with arms open as curly-haired toddler runs to them during a winter mini session in downtown Columbus

The Airplane Game

(twirls, spins, and imagination in full swing)

Young siblings twirl around barefoot during a spring garden session with their smiling parents.
Parents and daughter dance freely among blooming lavender at a dreamy summer session.
Parents share a sweet moment while their kids play nearby in a glowing fall field.
Children swirl and run barefoot in a playful indoor holiday session with their parents.

The Walk Together

(candid, connection-filled movement)

A joyful family walks under blooming cherry trees, swinging their toddler between them on a sunlit path.
A family of five walks hand in hand with two dogs in front of the white historic Everal Barn in Westerville.
A smiling family walks through a field in fall, lifting their daughter between them while holding their baby.
Parents walk hand in hand through a Christmas tree farm, mom holding a bundled baby in festive plaid.

Individuals Portraits

(those growing faces, captured just as they are)

Smiling girl in a white dress holding purple flowers, sitting on a striped blanket in a spring garden.
Young girl nestled between her parents, grinning up at the camera with sun-kissed hair and soft light.
oddler girl in a cream pumpkin dress and big bow sitting on a blanket with colorful fall leaves behind her.
Joyful toddler boy lying in tall grass, looking up with a big smile and rosy cheeks.

…plus the in-between magic that happens when you're just being you.

Photographer laying in the grass at golden hour with camera in hand, capturing the perfect low-angle shot beside a rustic wooden fence.

What it's Like to be a part of my minis...


I don’t just direct—I play. My minis are built with movement and games so that the smiles are real and the experience feels like a little family adventure.


I offer at least one mini session each season, usually more. Spots are limited (and often book fast!) because I believe in quality over quantity—and making every family feel seen and celebrated.

Let’s craft memories that last a lifetime

Smiling female photographer in a yellow top sitting on a blanket in a field with her playful black dog and a camera-themed plush toy.

 

Just Show Up. I’ll Do the Rest.


If you’re craving beautiful, joy-filled photos that feel like you—without the stress of a full shoot—mini sessions might be your new favorite thing.

 

Book a Mini