A chilly, rainy, November Day

The coziest fall day and a beautiful family made for a fabulous fall family mini session in Peoria, AZ.

Meeting new families for a family mini session is a total blast. I also love collaborating with people on what they want their session to look like – even if it’s a short seasonal mini session.

This family was wanting to bring along their dog and was looking for a setting that wasn’t the desert. They had done desert photographs in the past and were looking for a change. Not only did this park setting offer a very different look from desert locations, but the changing leaves were absolutely beautiful for a fall session in the area of Vistancia in Peoria, AZ.

In addition to the beautiful fall colors, it had been the rainiest day and had just finished pouring before our session. I always encourage clients not to worry about a cloudy day. If the rain will stop, we usually have the opportunity to proceed with the session. Cloudy days add an element to photographs that we don’t normally see in the Phoenix area, and that can make your session unique in it’s own way.

Mini Session Simplicity

I loved that they included their daughter’s stuffed bunny. Photographs shouldn’t be fussy. They should be enjoyable and comfortable. I hope that when these are looked back on, they’ll remember these years with their daughter, a special toy she had, their sweet dog and the coziest fall day for a family session.

Mini sessions are an amazing opportunity to capture yearly photographs in a simple, short, and stylish way. I always love seeing the many smiles and family moments we can capture in just a 20 minute session!

Cassandra, thank you for trusting me to photograph your family’s photographs this season for your family mini session. I loved the short time we spent together during your session and it was a joy to meet your family.