Twice each year The Proof Photography offers limited edition Mini Sessions. These are normally held one weekend only, every Spring and Fall, at a beautiful outdoor location. In just 20 minutes, we capture a variety of images and have lots of fun!
Mini Sessions
When are Mini Sessions?
Spring mini sessions are held on 1-2 specific dates in March or April. We always make sure to allow enough time for clients who wish to order Easter cards. Spring pictures also make great Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts.
Fall mini sessions are typically held on 1-2 specific dates in September or October. This is a great time to capture the kids in their Halloween costumes, or get an early start on your holiday cards and gifts.
Where are Mini Sessions?
The location for mini sessions varies from season to season and year to year. I like to keep things fresh! All mini sessions on a particular date are at the same specific location in Louisville, Kentucky within 30 miles of the airport. You will get the exact address when you book and pay for your mini session.
In order to maximize our time, I choose locations that have a variety of scenic backdrops with very little walking or moving around. I look for parks with options such as a grassy area or field, a tree-lined path, and a creek or lake. Some parks have man-made structures we can incorporate as well, such as a fence, bench, stone wall, or playground. Downtown, Main Street, town squares, and public gardens all offer other options.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, mini sessions will be held indoors at our studio in Louisville, Kentucky. We will set up a simple backdrop option so we can still get a great variety of images. No matter where we meet, we promise to keep the session quick, upbeat, and fun!
Who books Mini Sessions?
We serve multiple families on each mini session day. Past clients always get preferred scheduling, and the next available slots go to our email list. If you aren’t already a subscriber, make sure you sign up today! Mini sessions typically sell out and rarely get advertised to the general public.
Our business thrives on word-of-mouth referrals, and we appreciate your sharing our Mini Session emails with your family and friends! After all, any friend of yours is a friend of ours!
Mini sessions are perfect for families who want to try out our services prior to investing in a Custom Session or Portrait Commission.
Custom Sessions
There are many instances when a Mini Session just isn’t appropriate. In that case, please consider booking a Custom Session. You will get a completely personalized experience with up to two hours of photography at a location chosen specifically for you.
Five times when a Custom Session is the best choice
If you want to be able to incorporate multiple outfits, you will want to book a Custom Session. A mini session includes one outfit – the one you arrive in.
If the specific days, times, and location of this season's Minis don't fit your family's schedule or your vision for your photo session, please consider a Custom Session! Scheduling will be at a mutually convenient time and the location can be anywhere in Louisville, Kentucky or at your dream location nearby or across the world. Everything about the session will be completely personalized to you and your family.
If your family includes an infant under the age of 6 months, a Custom Session is a better choice. In order to get the best results in a short amount of time, babies should be able to sit independently and engage with the photographer. We know that babies reach those milestones at different ages, so keep in mind your own child’s abilities when making this decision.
If you have a child who is very shy and uneasy around strangers, a 20 minute photo session is probably not enough time. The added time in a Custom Session can be essential in helping these children warm up and ensure they have a good time during their session. Similarly, a very active child who has a hard time sitting still may need extra time as well, in which case a Custom Session is perfect. Again, keep in mind your own child’s personality and abilities.
If your group includes more than 6 individuals, including pets you should book a Custom Session. I love large groups and extended families! My largest group so far is 46 individuals so you can definitely feel free to include the whole clan. Just keep in mind that the larger the group, the more time is involved. It takes a lot of skill and patience to make sure you get that one great shot of everyone looking at the camera, smiling, and posing in the most flattering manner, and you cannot rush the process. I promise the end results will be so worth it!
If you are not sure whether a Mini Session or Custom Session is right for you, just ask! I would be happy to hear your situation and offer my advice.
What’s included?
Our mini sessions include 20 minutes of photography at a specified location for up to 6 individuals. Each adult, child, infant, and pet counts as an individual.
Our custom photo sessions include a wardrobe and style consultation, and up to two hours of photography at a location of your choosing.
All photo sessions include an in-person ordering appointment over Zoom or in person at our Louisville studio. Prints, products, and digital files are purchased separately.
Ordering Options
When you reserve your time slot, you will receive The Proof Photography Welcome Guide with tips to help you prepare for your session, wardrobe suggestions, and our current product offerings and pricing. The week after your session, we will get together over Zoom or in person at our studio in Louisville to review your images and select your favorites.
There are a variety of ways to display your images at home and you will have an opportunity to view sample artwork and select your favorites during your ordering appointment. Our most popular products include framed and canvas wall art, coffee table books, and keepsake image boxes. Most clients will choose something to hang, something to hold, and something to share with family and friends – cards, gift prints, and specialty products. With your order placed that day, we take care of the rest! Your images will be fully retouched, and your products will be printed on the highest quality, archival materials by our professional lab partners.
Whether you are ready to book a session now, or need more information to help you decide, we’d love to hear from you! Call 502-758-5817 during normal business hours or use our Contact Form to send us a message. See you soon!
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