Mini sessions are the easiest way to get beautiful family photos every season: short, sweet, and planned for you. Here's how fall and holiday minis work with Captured by Sammi, and how to get the most out of them.

Fall minis: Chicago's best outdoor spots

Fall minis happen outdoors, when the leaves turn and the light gets golden. This season's locations include:

  • Lincoln Park Conservatory gardens (2391 N Stockton Dr), with lush greenery and classic Chicago charm

  • Grant Park and Millennium Park, for skyline views and city energy

  • Wicker Park, for a cozy, neighborhood feel

Fall minis start at $350, with 10–15 edited images, a private gallery with print rights, sneak peeks within 24 hours, and a weather guarantee: if weather forces a reschedule, you rebook free.

Expecting couple holding Mom and Dad mugs at a cozy holiday mini session in Chicago

Holiday minis: cozy studio sessions in Pilsen

When the weather turns, we move indoors to our styled holiday studio at Mana Contemporary in Pilsen. It has free parking, an elevator, and it's stroller and pet friendly.

  • Holiday Preview Days (Oct 24–25): starting at $295

  • Holiday Studio Minis (Nov 1): starting at $450

Couple holding an ultrasound strip for a Christmas pregnancy announcement at a holiday mini session

Can't choose? Book both

The Fall + Holiday Bundle ($545) pairs a fall mini with a holiday studio mini, so you get outdoor fall photos and a cozy holiday card image in one booking.

When to book

Book as early as you can. Spots fill quickly, and with galleries delivered within 7 days, holiday sessions booked by early November leave plenty of time to order Christmas cards before mid-December.

Book your mini session

See all dates and booking links on our Fall & Holiday Mini Sessions page. Need a different date? Email me and we'll work something out.