October 16, 2017

Santa Cruz Mini Sessions 2017

Santa Cruz Mini sessions It’s that time of year again!

Often the most wonderful time of the year but let’s face it- the holiday season comes with it’s stresses. It seems like just as we are getting used to the back to school routine the children are deciding what they would like to be for Halloween.  Then it all happens so fast!  Halloween rolls into Thanksgiving that rolls into Hanukkah and Christmas. Before we know it we ringing in the New Year with our wallet much lighter and our waistline a little thicker 😉

In the United States, somewhere along the way it has become traditional to send the perfect holiday card! This card will be showcasing your beautiful family and of course, everyone looks not only happy but fashionable too!  Guess what my holiday card looked like last year.  IT LOOKED LIKE NOTHING!   That’s right, it didn’t exist. I procrastinated until finally, it was too late.  I was pretty upset as sending and receiving holiday cards in my opinion is a lovely tradition.  But I let life and being “busy” get in the way. And this year is 10 times busier than last year due to our move but I WILL GET THEM DONE! I’m committed to taking this time for my family to get some photography done. Im committed to getting my you know what in gear and getting it done for 2017! Are you?!

Seasonal mini sessions are a great way to get that image for that card! Even if you don’t send holiday cards- here are a few reasons why you should take pictures as a family! 1) It’s been said that a child’s self-esteem is affected positively when there are pictures of themselves around the house! 2) It’s a great reminder of the past! Especially cute if your child is going through a milestone such as having lost a tooth, just got their braces on or off, or just beginning to walk! 3) Photographs make great gifts! Put your sweet family photograph in a 8×10 frame for Grandma and she will surely be happy this holiday season!

So there it is, Im getting it done this year not only for myself but for you! Here’s a peek at last year’s Santa Cruz mini sessions that I held at Lighthouse field. I love this location for a few reasons. 1) It’s LIGHTTTT, it’s really pretty there! 2) It’s private for a public place, you’re not going to have tons of people watching you take family pictures! 3) There are lots of little nooks to play around in to create variety. 4) There’s a coffee shop right there if you need a little wake up before the shoot! 5) Anddd public bathrooms!

Now that you’re ready to do this let’s discuss mini sessions! What Im about to describe is my formula, it’s not standard other photographer mini sessions. As a Mama of a little boy who needs time to warm up I have found that most mini sessions are too short for my family. The idea of trying to create magic in 20 minutes after it took so much effort to get ready was just not working for this Mama. But at the same time I understand that some kids do not need warm up time and are “over it” after 10 minutes or so. We are all different so I offer 2 kinds so mini sessions. 40 minutes and 15 minutes.

The 40 minute session is great for families that just want a little extra time. It also offers me a chance to create images with more variety, such as full family standing, full family sitting, just Mom and the kids, just Dad and the kids, just the kids etc etc.

The 15 minute session is for just those that just want to come in and as Dads usually say “get it over with” 😉 And I understand that too! 15 minute sessions are also great for headshots or pet photography! There is no reason mini sessions have to be used for just family pictures.

 

Take a look at all the fun we had last year!

Dog portrait

 

Here’s the info again!

November 4th and 5th at Lighthouse Field

 

*refer a friend and you both get an extra 3 images!

Additional images can be purchased as well.

Contact me at susannah@susannahgill.com or call/text me at 646-732-5175 to book your session!

 

 

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Susannah Gill Photography 
El Dorado Hills, CA
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