Mini sessions: small on time, big on memories

Thirty minutes, ten beautiful images, zero fuss.

Not every season needs the full production. Sometimes you just want the family photos brought up to date — the kids as they are right now, before they grow out of this version of themselves. That's exactly what a mini session is for: a short, focused shoot that fits into a busy week and still gives you images you'll love for decades.

I'm Deep, a dad of two based in South-East Melbourne. Minis get the same documentary-style approach as my full sessions — gentle prompts, real laughs, no stiff posing — just in a smaller, sharper package.

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What's in a mini?

• 30 minutes of relaxed shooting — short enough to hold even a toddler's attention.
• 10 fully edited images, hand-picked from the session and delivered through a private online gallery within 2 weeks.
• One location, one setup — your home, a favourite park, or a spot like George Pentland Gardens in Frankston.
• The option to extend. Love the full set? You can add on the extended gallery after the session.

Who minis suit best

• Families due for an update. If the newest framed photo in your house is two kids ago, a mini fixes that in half an hour.
• Milestones. First birthdays, a new sibling on the way, the last term of kinder — small moments worth marking.
• Gifts. A mini session voucher is a genuinely useful present for grandparents, new parents or the friend who's always behind the camera.
• First-timers. Not sure how your crew will handle a photographer? A mini is a low-pressure way to find out (spoiler: they'll be fine).

Mini vs full session

A mini is a highlight reel; a full session is the whole story. If you're after the slow, unhurried version — multiple rooms, outfit changes, time for everyone to properly warm up and a full gallery of 30 images — a family session is the better fit. If you want great photos without clearing an afternoon, the mini is your answer.

Pricing

See how minis compare with the family session ($295) and newborn session ($395), or view all options on sessions & pricing.

Serving Frankston & South-East Melbourne

Mini sessions run across Frankston, Chelsea, Seaford, Langwarrin, Mt Eliza, Cranbourne and the surrounding suburbs — at your place or a location you love. Travel is included.

Thirty minutes well spent

Book a time that suits, turn up as you are, and let me handle the rest. Get in touch and I'll come back to you within 24 hours.

Wondering what to wear? Read the guide on what to wear for your family photo session, or browse the FAQ.