Custom Portrait Session vs Styled Mini Session

You’ve decided to start hunting for a photographer for a family photography session. Now you’re hit with the question, what kind of session are you looking for?

Here is what you need to know about the difference in a styled mini session vs custom portrait session.

Styled Mini Shoot/Mini Sessions

These types of photography sessions are great for a quick family or couple picture to send out on Christmas cards, Save the Dates or quick budget friendly pictures as mini sessions often are a fraction of the cost of a full session. They are typically pre-styled with a theme in mind and scheduled at a quick interval to schedule as many clients in a short amount of time.

Custom Portrait Session

Custom portrait photography sessions are great for you if you’re looking for a unique family photography experience. If you want to capture a heirloom family portrait or have a multi-generation family portrait done. Portrait sessions gives more creative freedom to make your vision come to life. It also gives you more time which is always helpful with young ones!

Ultimately, when it comes time for you to choose between a styled mini and portrait session reflect on what your vision and goal for getting pictures done is.