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UPCOMING 2026 MINI SESSIONS
$180 20 minutes 25+ images
Ideal for families, couples seniors, cap & gown, maternity, & more
Included in each 20-minute mini session:
All the best images (minimum of 25)
Previews within 48 hours
Full gallery delivered within 6 weeks
Online gallery for easy download + sharing
Full printing rights
Unlimited group size
THE MINI SESSION PROCESS & EXPERIENCE
Reserve your spot
Pick your preferred time and location, there's a $50 deposit to reserve your spot, the rest is due one month after your session.
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I'll be in touch with you regarding where exactly to meet. I'd love to hear any questions you may have before the session!
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Day of your session
It never hurts to show up a few minutes early, and ensures that we can take advantage of your entire time slot!
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Gallery delivery!
You'll receive a handful of preview photos within 48 hours, and the rest within 6 weeks! I use PicTime, an online gallery delivery service where you'll be able to view, download, and share the link to your photos.
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Join the 2026 Winter, Spring, or Fall Mini Session Notification Lists
Be the first to know and get an email with 2026 openings for your preferred location as soon as spots go live. If you're on a notification list, there's zero obligation to book a time. Because spring weather and tree blossoms can be unpredictable year to year, dates for certain locations will be announced just a few weeks in advance, instead of months ahead.
2026 MINI SESSIONS
30, 40, 60, and 90-minute session lengths are also available on these days at these locations when time allows, reach out for exact availability
IN-HOME OR INDOOR MINIS
Locations are flexible- throughout the Des Moines metro area and Ames. Location options include, but aren't limited to, in-home, the Iowa Capitol building, Inside and Iowa State building, or the Ola Babcock Miller building in Des Moines.
Weekdays and Saturdays in January, February, and March 2026
FRESH SNOW MINIS
Locations are flexible - throughout the Des Moines metro area and Ames
Saturday mornings, mid-day, and afternoons in January, February, and maybe March 2026
Reach out to be added to the notification list!
I approach fresh snow mini session scheduling a little differently than other times of the year. If it looks like we're in for a pretty snowfall on a Friday or Saturday, I'll send out a message with my Saturday availability for mini sessions. These sessions are scheduled and booked more last-minute than usual in order to take advantage of the fresh, pretty snow.
If you're on my fresh snow notification list, you'll be notified when there are openings available. There's no obligation to book a time at any point, it's just an option in case your schedule and the weather lines up perfectly!
MAGNOLIA MINIS
Large magnolia tree on Iowa State campus in Ames
Weekday and Saturday evenings in mid to late April of 2026
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SCENIC REDBUD MINIS
Big Creek near Polk City
Saturday evenings in mid April to early May of 2026
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REDBUD MINIS
Iowa State Campus in Ames
Weekday and Saturday evenings in mid April to early May of 2026
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CRAB APPLE BLOSSOM MINIS
Brenton Arboretum near Dallas Center
Weekday evenings in late April to early May of 2026
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CRAB APPLE BLOSSOM MINIS
Waterworks Park in Des Moines
Weekday mornings in late April to early May of 2026
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CAP & GOWN MINIS
Iowa State Campus in Ames
Weekday evenings in late April of 2026
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MORNING MOWED MEADOW MINIS
Bob Shetler Recreation area in Northeast Johnston near the south end of Saylorville
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings in June, July, August, and September of 2026
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FALL COLOR MINIS IN DES MOINES AND / OR AMES
Location TBD - likely in the Des Moines metro and/ or in Ames
Weekday evenings in mid to late October of 2026
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