Mini Session Investment Guide

Everything you need to book your next mini session with confidence with Danielle Blewitt Photography.

Interested in another type of session? See info below.

Mini Sessions are the perfect way to capture a season of life beautifully (and simply).

Mini sessions are a seasonal, short-and-sweet version of a full photography session. They are a great fit for families who want updated photos without the time commitment of a full session. They’re quick. They're fun. And they’re designed to give you beautiful, high-quality images with a stress-free experience.

MINI SESSIONS ARE PERFECT IF:

What makes Mini Sessions different?

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Standard Mini Session

Standard mini sessions open for booking seasonally. These sessions happen on pre-set days and locations. Booking dates are announced via email and all minis are on a first-come, first-serve basis. In most seasons these sell out quickly (sometimes minutes!) Setting a booking reminder is recommended - especially for fall!

INVESTMENT $350-$450

HOW TO BOOK: These are opened up every few months in batches. All announcements and booking links are sent to my mailing list. In most cases these will sell out but if not, any openings will be shown in the link below.

Add-On Mini Session

If a you can't find a standard mini session that works for you or you have a special location request, an Add-On Mini might work best. I will share with you my shooting schedule. If I'm scheduled for a date and location you love, we can piggyback your mini on the other scheduled session to be done before or after.

INVESTMENT $400-$450

How to Book: Add-On Minis can be requested at any time and are subject to seasonal availability. (Busier seasons have more options.) Just let me know if this is something you want!

Personality Mini Session

Personality minis are a great way to bottle up what you love most about your little one's personality. These sessions are done at East End Loft Studios (201 North Braddock Ave) and are super short...

INVESTMENT $225

HOW TO BOOK: These are opened up every few months in batches. All announcements and booking links are sent to my mailing list. In most cases these will sell out but if not, any openings will be shown in the link below.

"Danielle was so great with our 3-year-old!! She made him feel comfortable and got him to smile (which is not an easy feat)."

DACEY ON HER FAMILY MINI SESSION

ALL MINIS INCLUDE

Hi Resolution Digital Downloads

All images included in your session will be available for a one-click download from your gallery.

Professionally Edited Images

All images delivered in your gallery have been culled and professionally edited.

Easy Online Booking and Payment

All sessions require a $50-$100 deposit to secure the session. The final balance is due prior to the session.

Private Online Gallery with Shop

All images included in your package will be available through a private online gallery with access to the best professional photo labs.

Complimentary Styling

Every session includes access to my online styling service that will help you coordinate outfits and shop for you.

Personal Print Release

The images delivered in your gallery are yours to use and print as needed.

Sales Tax

All sessions and products are subject to a 7% PA Sales Tax. All digital downloads are considered physical goods in Pennsylvania.

Access to the Client Lounge

Once booked, every client will get access to the private Client Lounge. This is a space filled with resources to help you prepare for the best family photo session.

What to Expect After Booking

1. Prepare for a great session with the client lounge

Once booked, you’ll gain instant access to the Client Lounge—a resource-packed space to help you feel fully prepared and confident.

2. relax and let me do all the work on the day of your session

Come as you are and enjoy the experience! I’ll guide you through the session, making it fun and easy.

3. Get your gallery back and pick your favorites!

Your private online gallery will be delivered within a few weeks so you can choose your included images and upgrade if desired.

I'm so glad you're here!

Hey there! I’m Danielle Blewitt—a Pittsburgh-based family photographer, mom of two, and someone who fully understands how wild (and wonderful) life can be with little ones. Somehow my kiddos aren’t so little anymore but I embrace it knowing I’m still living in a season of life I will one day miss. 

I specialize in capturing connection, personality, and real moments. Mini sessions are one of my favorite ways to help families freeze time in a fun and relaxed way.

Danielle Blewitt

Need help deciding if a mini session is right for your family?

Mini sessions are held on pre-determined dates and locations throughout the year. Seasonal options are offered including outdoor session, studio, tree farm, holiday and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll receive a private online gallery to view and select your favorite images from the full gallery. You will be able to download the included number of photos for your specific package.

After your gallery is delivered, you’ll be able to select the imgaes you want to download. If you love more than the 5 or 10 included photos, you have the option to purchase additional images or upgrade to the full gallery. 

I understand that curveballs come all the time. In the event of bad weather or an unforeseen circumstance that conflicts with your scheduled photo session, I am happy to reschedule!

Absolutely! Our fur babies are family too and they are more than welcome if permitted at the location. Most Pittsburgh parks and outdoor spaces are dog friendly but check with me prior just to be sure! Dogs can definitely add another level of complexity which can sometimes feel chaotic for the shorter sessions. If you can, sometimes it helps to enlist a friend or family member to help things run smoothly.

Minis are great for quick updates and milestones. Full sessions allow more time, flexibility, and variety. If your child takes time to warm up or you want more candid storytelling, a full session may be a better fit.

All sessions will get photos within 2 weeks from the session date. If you sign the model release and approve, you will get a link to your sneak peek blog post within 3 days after your session. The sneak peek includes 5-7 favorite photos from your session. You can share this on social media or share the link with friends and family.

Your gallery will be delivered via email and where you can download your full gallery with one click.

Yes, of course. I offer an easy and convenient way to order directly from your gallery. I offer high quality, affordable, quality prints, enlargements, canvases and other items. These items are printed at a professional photo lab that I highly recommend.

Regardless of where you choose to print your images, I encourage you to not only print them and enjoy them but be sure to use a professional lab. Please do not use retail locations such as Walgreens or Walmart as their machines are not consistently calibrated to produce professional quality images.

Yes! I will usually help erase or minimize any non-permanent marks as needed. This could include acne that snuck up, a scratch or dry skin. In most cases, it’s a simple retouch and it’s included with your session.

In the event of the need for more advanced editing, I’ll chat with you about retouching options for you to decide.

Are you ready to book a mini?

If you want to move forward booking a mini session for your family, you have a few options. You can…


OPTION 1:  Browse the openings HERE.
OPTION 2:  Request a list of Add-On Mini options, or
OPTION 3:  Stay tuned for the next seasonal launch via email! 

If you got to this page from your email…that means you are on the list!

If you have any questions at any point, please call, text or email me at 412.951.5470 or hello@danielleblewittphotography.com.

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