Family Mini Sessions!
We know how hard it is to get the whole crew together for photos, so we are here to make this process simple as can be!
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Here are some tips to make your Mini Session a super fun experience:
BEFORE your Mini Session:
Check the Details:
Family Mini Sessions take place at the Slow Road Studio in New Brighton, MN.
Double check you have the right day and time for your session. Please plan to arrive a little early so you can find our studio, make any last minute outfit adjustments, and help your little ones & pets get comfy in the space before it’s your turn for photos!
What to Wear:
We know this part can sometimes be a little stressful, so here are some tips! :
Choose 1-2 colors (in addition to white/black/gray). A mixture of textures and patterns are always super fun! As long as you stay within a small number of colors, the photo as a whole will look cohesive. We recommend trying to stay away from everyone wearing the exact same solid color shirt, because a little variety adds a lot to the look of your photo!
Try to match “vibes” if you can! If you have an incredible new dress or a new pair of suspenders that you LOVE, wear it! And then encourage the rest of your family to match your level of dressiness. But obviously, if your kiddo is dying to wear their Superman cape in every photo, we are ALWAYS here for that!
We LOVE when families bring things to their session that are sentimental to them and capture a moment in time that is special to your family. Kiddos holding their favorite stuffed animals can make the cutest pictures on the planet. Also, if you want to make your photographers dreams come true, bring your pets!! We have seen it all- snakes, puppies, turtles, bearded dragons… we’re here for it! Just make sure to let us know your plans so we can be ready for you and your furry (or scaly) friends.
Pick what YOU love first! I’m talking to you, “Family Photo Outfit Coordinator Extraordinaire”! If you love how you look in the photos, you will love the photos. So take some time to figure out what makes you feel your best, and then plan the rest of the family’s clothing around that.
One more tip! This is your family and your Slow Road. You will be so grateful later to have photos where you let everyone’s personality shine through what they chose to wear!
DURING your Mini Session
Our time together will be short, but our team will make sure to keep things relaxed and SUPER fun the whole time you are with us! You will be greeted at the door by a team member who will help your family get settled in at the studio. There’s a bathroom next door to the Studio where you can change and touch up hair and makeup. There is also plenty of room to get comfy at the Studio while you are waiting for your session, so feel free to arrive a few minutes early so you and your fam can settle in! The time you are scheduled for is when the photo magic will BEGIN, so it is extra important that you arrive early enough to be all ready to go.
Is this your first time to the Studio? You can get all the details you need on directions and parking HERE.
Your Slow Road Photographer will guide your family though positions and posing that is comfortable, authentic, and natural, capturing you and your people in your element! No saying “cheese” around here! Instead, we will let you do what you do best- be yourself! We will be ready with all kinds of ideas to engage your kiddos and keep you all having fun, and we promise that will show in the photos you receive!
5 minutes might seem too short to get all the photos you are hoping for, but trust us! Our photographers are MAGIC. Here’s a sample of what we capture in just a few short minutes:
AFTER your Mini Session
Once your session is complete, we will get to work putting the finishing touches on your images! We will reach back out to you within 2 weeks to deliver your proofing gallery and guide you through the process of ordering your images. For Family Mini Sessions, here’s what you will receive:
An online gallery containing 15+ final proofs to choose from.
The first 5 downloads are included with your booking reservations, and you will receive instructions on how to get those onto your computer.
You will have the opportunity right inside your gallery to purchase as many additional prints, downloads, and gifts as you would like! We will walk you through that process as well.
Looking to have your photos retouched? We’ve got you! Our team will be happy to help you order retouching services on any photos in your gallery.
Final step? Hang those new photos all over your home and soak in the beauty of your family’s uniquely beautiful Slow Road. It’s an honor to be here to help you capture it!
Still have questions? Reach out to our Customer Care team anytime- they are here to help you make your Family Mini Session a smashing success!
We’ll see you soon!
P.S. Still need to book your session?
Click HERE to get reserve your spot!