Your session at Burnside Farms
Welcome and thank you for booking a mini session with me!
I am so excited to photograph you and your loved ones at Burnside Farms this summer! Thank you for giving me the honor of capturing your family for you and sharing my art with your family. Mini sessions are short and sweet and run on a limited time frame so it’s important for me to plan ahead. Please make sure you have filled out the mini session client questionnaire that was in your email. If you’ve never done a mini session, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a miniature version of a normal full portrait session. They are quick moving sessions scheduled back to back, at one central location.
In this guide, you will find everything you need to know for your upcoming mini session with me. I’ve included some helpful tips to make this process as smooth as possible for you. First and foremost, here is picture of me, so that if we haven’t met before, you know who to look for. You can also show this picture to your young children to prep them if they’re shy. You can tell them that here is the photographer that will be capturing all the fun you have on your family outing together and here she is.
Arrival
Your session will be at Burnside Farms in Nokesville, VA. The address is:
11008 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA, 20181 US
Please arrive early at least 15 minutes early. Since these are mini sessions, I am photographing families back to back with a short 5 minute break in between. If you are late, I will not be able to extend your time or guarantee that I'll be able to fit you in at the end.
If you have anything in your pockets, leave those items in your car. If you have hair bands or scrunchies on your wrist, remove them. Bring a bag to stick your wallet in if you don’t feel comfortable leaving it in your car so wallets and phones don’t bulge out of pockets. Also, any additional items you wish to bring with you can go in the bag and easily placed to the side when I’m taking pictures. I'll have some wipes if you need them and a bag to place items in if needed but just make sure you grab your items when you leave.
During the Mini Session
What to Expect. During our time together, I want you and your family to be relaxed and natural so I will tell you what to do as far as poses go. You won’t have to worry about any of that (often playing games, cuddling the kids, things like that). Think of me as your director, I’ll guide you and your family. You don't have to worry about telling your kids to smile or point to the camera. I will be working on getting their attention and getting those smiles. Snacks are nice incentives to have for after the session.
Weather. I will be watching the weather closely and if it looks like it is going to be rainy, too windy or uncooperative in any other way, I will have a make up day for the minis.
After the Mini Session
When our time together is finished, I'll say my goodbyes to your family and be off to greet the next family. Your password protected gallery will be ready within 3 weeks to for you to pick out your photos. You will receive an email with all the info on how to download the images you pick. Once you've downloaded your images, you will receive your images via a link and a print release and can share with family and friends. If you’d like to upgrade and purchase extra pictures, that will be an option available to you.
Final Note
I can’t wait for our mini session together! Hopefully you found this information helpful. If you have any questions or concerns leading up to your session, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. My goal is to serve you the best that I can! This is going to be a fun session, so don’t stress. Relax and enjoy making these memories with your family. You’ll get to treasure these memories forever! See you soon!
Burnside Farms
Burnside Farms is located at 11008 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville, VA, 20181 US. Please make sure to purchase your tickets from Burnside Farms before your session. https://burnsidefarms.ticketspice.com/burnside-farms-2025-summer-of-sunflowers- Please provide ample time to be on time for your session. Thank you!
Questions? Email: purvee@thelittlephotoden.com
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