There is nothing small about minis. Keep living big.
To date, Philantography mini sessions have raised over $10,000 to support great causes, thanks to the support of clients like you! If you have a nonprofit and would like to team up, please contact me today. There is ALWAYS room for more love here. Spring and Early Summer sessions listed below. Late Summer and Fall will be released in May 2026. Sign up for the mailing list at the bottom of this page to get first dibs and prime spots for future releases.
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Fall Family Portrait Days
Autumn has a way of slowing us down, if only for a moment.
Fall Family Portrait Days are limited 15-minute outdoor portrait sessions offered on select weekends during Michigan's most beautiful season. They're a simple, relaxed way to capture your family just as you are, without committing to a full-length session.
Whether you're updating the photos on your walls, planning this year's holiday card, or simply making sure you're in the frame with the people you love most, these sessions are designed to preserve this season of life.
No themed props. No elaborate setups. Just beautiful Michigan fall color, natural light, and genuine connection.
Your Portrait Session Includes
15-minute outdoor portrait session
10+ professionally edited images
Full online gallery with unlimited digital downloads
Up to 6 people
Beautiful natural fall backdrop
Perfect for holiday cards, gifts, and gallery walls
I'll offer gentle guidance when needed, but my favorite photographs are always the ones that happen in between the poses.
Perfect For
Families
Couples
Maternity
Updated portraits
Holiday cards
Annual family traditions
2026 Fall Family Portrait Days
Saturday, September 27
Saturday, October 10
Sunday, October 11
Saturday, October 17
Sunday, October 18
Reserve Early & Save
Fall is the busiest season for photographers in Michigan, and for good reason. The colors are beautiful, the weather is comfortable, and the holidays are just around the corner.
Every fall, I receive messages from families hoping I still have room on my calendar. Priority Booking is my way of encouraging families to plan ahead while rewarding those who reserve early.
Reserve your session by August 1 for the Priority Booking Rate of $195.
Beginning August 2, any remaining openings will be available at the regular rate of $245.
Full payment is required to reserve your portrait time.
I can't wait to spend a little time outdoors with your family this fall.
Looking for something more?
Mini sessions are designed to capture a beautiful, fleeting moment, but some stories deserve more than fifteen minutes. If you’re wanting space to slow down, change outfits, include extended family, or document something deeply personal, a full session may be the better fit. Full sessions begin at $500 and are thoughtfully built around your life as it truly is, whether that means photographing your family at home where the everyday magic lives, honoring the matriarch who anchors your generations, or documenting senior year before everything shifts. These sessions are unhurried and intentional, shaped around connection rather than a tight time slot, because some seasons call for a simple update and others deserve to be preserved with greater care. If you’re feeling pulled toward something deeper, you can explore full session details here.
Some organizations we’ve helped.
Philanthropy is the core of this business, and I am just getting started. Whether is is free photography or financial donations, a little help can go a long way. You can help make an impact on some deserving nonprofits through the purchase of a mini session to lend a hand to those in need.
