A: It's not really that different, except it's shorter! And in the studio, where we don't have to worry about the cold, rainy weather in Seattle! We will work through as much as we can in the time allotted. Perfect for shorter attention spans, kids and parents alike! ;)
A: We will take as many photos as possible in the time remaining in your time slot.
A: If you get ill or have an unforeseen circumstance, we can attempt to reschedule during another time slot if there are any available during mini-session days. Rescheduling is not guaranteed. Session fee can be applied to a regular family session in 2026.
A: Due to the abbreviated session time, this session is intended for immediate families only. Please contact me if you would like to bring additional people and we can book a regular session!
Have a quick chat with the family about how the session will go. If you let them know what to expect beforehand, you'll set them up for success because they'll anticipate what will happen
You don't have to get all new outfits (unless you want to!). Aim for coordinating/complementary colors in your outfits, not matchy-matchy. Don't forget to wear shoes you won't mind seeing in photos. I'm happy to consult on outfits if you'd like me to. Send me an email or text with pics and I'll give you my opinion.
It'll help everyone if no one has to run around looking for a shirt that fits, one that isn't wrinkled, or matching socks.
If you "put on your own oxygen mask" first, you'll be less stressed about helping everyone else. Get mostly ready, get the kids ready, then finish up with those last touches before you leave.
Try to set your little one up for a successful shoot by making sure they are well-fed and have napped early enough for you to get ready and be on time for your shoot. Sometimes a quick (neat) snack on the way ensures that they won't be hangry during photos.
If you pack your day too tight, you run the risk of people being cranky... and it's anyone's guess if that'll be the little ones, the grown ups, or both.
Allow time for Seattle traffic, and finding parking. If you give yourself a good buffer, then you'll ensure you get your full session time. (For mini sessions, it's probably safe to park in the loading zones near the building entrance, but please don't park in the reserved spaces.)
it’s time for your holiday mini session at Saltwater Studio! November 15th, 16th & Dec 7th 2025 Each session lasts 20 minutes. The mini session will include 5 digital images. You select these images from an online edited gallery. There are two upgrade options. 30 images or the full digital collection. All options are available...
You’ve asked and been patient… they’re finally here! It’s Mini-Session time! Fall is busy, I get it! Last-minute planners, have you been waiting for soccer and other fall activities to release their schedules before adding more to your calendar? Me too friends, me too. Now you’re worried about getting photos in time for holiday cards...
Jenn has been a very close friend since college. We lived across the hall from each other, and I got to know her silliness and fun-loving personality quite well. Rewind to 6 years ago when Jenn met Nelson, and when I knew that this guy would make her laugh. All.the.time. If it’s not his funny...
Kelly and Duane asked me to help them document their engagement and their new home. These two have been doing the long-distance relationship thing for about a year, so it’s a big deal that they are finally living in their house TOGETHER! They live just outside of a little town in North Bend, WA. When...
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A: It’s not really that different, except it’s shorter! And in the studio, where we don’t have to worry about the cold, rainy weather in Seattle! We will work through as much as we can in the time allotted. Perfect for shorter attention spans, kids and parents alike! 😉
A: We will take as many photos as possible in the time remaining in your time slot.
A: If you get ill or have an unforeseen circumstance, we can attempt to reschedule during another time slot if there are any available during mini-session days. Rescheduling is not guaranteed. Session fee can be applied to a regular family session in 2026.
A: Due to the abbreviated session time, this session is intended for immediate families only. Please contact me if you would like to bring additional people and we can book a regular session!
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Have a quick chat with the family about how the session will go. If you let them know what to expect beforehand, you’ll set them up for success because they’ll anticipate what will happen.
You don’t have to get all new outfits (unless you want to!). Aim for coordinating/complementary colors in your outfits, not matchy-matchy. Don’t forget to wear shoes you won’t mind seeing in photos. I’m happy to consult on outfits if you’d like me to. Send me an email or text with pics and I’ll give you my opinion.
It’ll help everyone if no one has to run around looking for a shirt that fits, one that isn’t wrinkled, or matching socks.
If you “put on your own oxygen mask” first, you’ll be less stressed about helping everyone else. Get mostly ready, get the kids ready, then finish up with those last touches before you leave.
Try to set your little one up for a successful shoot by making sure they are well-fed and have napped early enough for you to get ready and be on time for your shoot. Sometimes a quick (neat) snack on the way ensures that they won’t be hangry during photos.
If you pack your day too tight, you run the risk of people being cranky… and it’s anyone’s guess if that’ll be the little ones, the grown ups, or both.
Allow time for Seattle traffic, and finding parking. If you give yourself a good buffer, then you’ll ensure you get your full session time. (For mini sessions, it’s probably safe to park in the loading zones near the building entrance, but please don’t park in the reserved spaces.)
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Last-minute planners, have you been waiting for soccer and other fall activities to release their schedules before adding more to your calendar? Me too friends, me too. Now you’re worried about getting photos in time for holiday cards right? Or maybe you want to capture what the kids look like now before another year goes by? Fret not, I am releasing these dates for mini-sessions so you can check one more thing off your list.
Maybe you’ve already taken photos with me this year, THANK YOU! I know all too well that with the littlest family members, they look and act completely different in half a year. Or maybe you meant to schedule a family session but summer flew by and you don’t know where it went? I’m in the same boat! Summer was TOO short this year! I’m here to help. I get time is a premium in this very full fall season. Let’s get some family photos that reflect who your family is, quickly and painlessly.
Mini-sessions are $325 plus tax. Before the session I’ll send you some tips on what to wear and specifics on where/when to meet. At the session we will get the whole family, a few varying combinations of family members, the kids by themselves, and then before you know it, our time will be up! I’ll edit the photos and put them all up in an online gallery. You will get a gallery of 20+ images to choose your favorite 10 to download. Can’t decide? Not to fear, you can purchase all of the images in the gallery for an additional $100.
If you can’t see the embedded calendars, use these links below:
September 22nd – Morning Mini-Sessions at Discovery Park
October 20th – Evening Mini-Sessions, location TBD
Signing up here will allow you to reserve a slot on my calendar. Once I receive the appointment request, I’ll confirm and send an invoice for you to pay. All mini-sessions are prepaid.
We will take photos unless it is pouring rain. Please try to leave some flexibility in your schedule to allow for time-adjustments for weather, I’ll be in close touch if the forecast looks iffy. Pre-planned make-up dates will be the morning of Sunday, 9/29 for the September minis. October make-up date will be the afternoon/evening of October 26th.
You’re in luck, I also have online scheduling available for full sessions!
Jenn has been a very close friend since college. We lived across the hall from each other, and I got to know her silliness and fun-loving personality quite well. Rewind to 6 years ago when Jenn met Nelson, and when I knew that this guy would make her laugh. All.the.time. If it’s not his funny faces, it’s his declarations of how Brazil is so much better than America (he’s Brazilian). With such funny parents, I can’t wait to see how silly their little boy is!
Despite a ton of laughter during our session, I still was able to get these two to be serious for a few moments and captured some of the sweet tenderness that they share with each other.
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Kelly and Duane asked me to help them document their engagement and their new home. These two have been doing the long-distance relationship thing for about a year, so it’s a big deal that they are finally living in their house TOGETHER!
They live just outside of a little town in North Bend, WA. When I drove up to their house, it was hard to believe that I was only about an hour away from where I live. Their house is nestled right at the base of a well-known mountain Mount Si, so the views were GORGEOUS! I had so much fun walking around their property with them and there were so many cool things there I wanted to keep shooting. A pasture, cool fence, barn, old Chevy truck AND an antique car? I could have stayed all day!
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(206) 954-7450
kellie@kelliepecoraro.com
Seattle, Washington