Hi everyone! Just a quick announcement that, for the first time ever, I’m going to be offering autumn mini sessions this fall! You guys have asked repeatedly down the years and so I have finally made it happen!

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I’ve blocked out a weekend in my calendar to offer quick and easy 20-minute sessions for you. The goal here is to get you some great portraits in a beautiful location with the minimum fuss.

Here are the details:

Dates: Saturday, October 26th & Sunday, October 27th
Location: Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham
Duration: 20-minute sessions (though you can certainly book longer by selecting multiple time slots)
Cost: $295 (includes Duke Gardens photography permit fee)

A couple strolls through a field of wildflowers, smiles exchanged as they lock eyes. Family photography captures the man in a blue shirt carrying a laughing child on his back while the woman, donned in a white dress, walks beside him. The lush green backdrop completes this joyful scene.

A family of four, with two young children and a black dog, sits together on a grassy field. The adults are smiling and the children look content. The sunlit background features lush greenery and tall trees.

What you get:

I have selected dates where the fall colours will be on full show. With my 14 years of experience photographing weddings and portraits at Duke Gardens, I will work with you to give you a series of photos in a number of picturesque spots within easy reach of the visitor parking lot. The focus here will be on you and your family interacting and having fun on a quick 20-minute loop before we end with a more traditional family portrait. This will get you a good selection of different looks and keep things nice and relaxed and stress-free. You can then select your 10 favourite photos from the session and I will fully retouch them for you. You can also purchase additional retouched photos should you find it hard to choose just 10!

A family poses outdoors on a path surrounded by trees and foliage. The mother, in a pink dress, is pregnant. A father, a young girl, a teenage girl, and a boy smile beside her, all dressed in coordinated pink and white outfits.

A woman wearing a dark blazer and top stands smiling in a forested area with tall bamboo trees in the background. The image is in black and white, creating a serene and natural atmosphere.

A family of four poses on a forest path near Raleigh, with two adults and two children in casual clothing. Surrounded by greenery and autumn foliage, sunlight filters through the trees, creating a perfect setting reminiscent of professional photography ideal for capturing cherished headshots.

A week after the session, I will email you a link to your own personal password-protected online gallery to view and download your selected photos in high-resolution. The gallery also offers a shopping cart functionality so you can buy high quality cards or prints from my favourite photo labs if you prefer. But as you have the high resolution downloads, you can get your cards and prints anywhere you desire.

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A person with a shaved head and beard stands outdoors in a forest, wearing a maroon sweater and blue jeans. Their arms are crossed, and they are smiling slightly. The background is lush and green, suggesting a wooded area.

A family of five stands outdoors on a sunny autumn day, surrounded by fallen leaves. The parents stand behind their three children, who are smiling and wearing cozy sweaters. Trees and a reflective lake are in the background.

To book your autumn mini session, head over to my scheduler by clicking this link and select your preferred time and date. I will then be in touch to finalise the booking.