Book a mini photo session
A Mini Session is designed to create beautiful portraits in a shorter time frame. These sessions focus primarily on portrait-style images rather than candid, lifestyle photos. I’ll gently guide you through the session while always aiming to capture the genuine connection between you and your family. Although the focus is on portraits, I avoid stiff or overly posed images, creating photos that feel both natural and timeless.

Outdoor Mini Photo Sessions are available for:
– Family photo shoot
It’s a great option when you have young kids (toddlers, babies) who’ll probably think a full hour session is a little too long.
– Couples
– Maternity
– 1st Birthday
Mini Photo Sessions are available on weekday mornings and Saturdays.
Your experience during a
Mini photo session in Chicago:
A mini photo session in Chicago takes
up to 25-30 minutes.
All sessions include an online gallery and your choice of 10 digital images with the option to purchase additional Images. All images are hand edited, high resolution, and include a print release.
Who will book a mini photo session?
Mini photo sessions are affordable and time saving.
They’re perfect for:
– Families with little children (age 4 and under)
– Couples who would announce their engagement or just celebrate their love!
– Pregenant women who love to have this special time in their lives documented!
– Any one year old who likes a good party 😉
Where do mini photo sessions take place?
Outdoor mini photo sessions only take place in Chicago at either one of these locations:
-The bridge over the South pond near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago
– North Avenue beach, Chicago
– Lincoln Park Conservatory – outdoor gardens
It’s up to you, which one of the three locations you choose for your mini photo session.

Can I choose any location for a mini photo session?
There are 3 fixed locations in Chicago where a mini photo session can take place, they are mentioned above.
Do you have another great location in mind?
Book a FULL photo session and we’ll go there!
More information for family: Family photo session
More information for couples: Couples & engagement photo session
When do I get my photos?
Your photo gallery will be ready 7 days
after the photo session took place.
How many family members can I bring?
Good question!
Mini photo sessions are not meant for (big) family gatherings, wedding parties or other big events. Immediate family only, within one household.
I want more!
Totally understandable!
A mini photo session is an easy way to get 10 beautiful photos. Want more?
There’s always an option to book a full photo session!
More information: here

Okay, I am ready! Where do I book?
Congratulations, you made an unforgetable decision for you and your family! They’ll thank you later for this!
Booking is easy: fill out the form at this page. I’ll contact you the same day or a day after (check your spam!) We’ll set the date and off we go!
What’s my investment for an unforgettable
mini photo session?
Your investment will be $299.
That’s it. No hidden costs, no extra costs afterwards,
just $299 show up at the shoot date and I’ll capture your amazing family or just the two of you and I’ll send timeless memories 7 days later. Sounds good, right?
Book your mini photo session: fill out the form at this page and we’ll get it done!
“Capturing timeless memories
Catharina | Studio Cath.
is always a good idea!”





