Autumn Mini Sessions at Duke Gardens

Back by popular demand! My autumn mini sessions are now booking! Read on for the full scoop!

A young child in orange pants and a striped shirt is joyfully swinging between two adults holding his hands as they walk on a leaf-covered path outdoors. The adults’ faces are not visible.

A family of four stands on a forest path, surrounded by greenery and autumn leaves. They are all smiling and wearing casual outfits with sweaters and jeans. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

I’ve blocked out a weekend in my calendar to offer quick and easy 20-minute autumn mini sessions for you. The goal here is to get you some great portraits in a beautiful location with the minimum fuss.

A family of five sits happily on a stone ledge in front of a fountain, capturing the joy of autumn mini sessions. They are all wearing winter attire, including vests and boots, against a backdrop of water spraying from the fountain and lush greenery.

Here are the details:

Dates: Saturday, October 18th & Sunday, October 19th (weather back-up the following weekend)
Location: Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham
Duration: 30-minute sessions (though you can certainly book longer by selecting multiple time slots)
Download: 30-digital images (optional full gallery upgrade available)
Cost: $395 (includes Duke Gardens’ photography permit fee of $150 per family)
Booking: Head here to snag your preferred date/time. Hurry as slots will book fast!

A smiling family of four poses outdoors in autumn. Two adults hold two young boys, all wearing colorful clothes. Trees with yellow and orange leaves fill the background.

A family of four stands together on a sunlit forest path, surrounded by lush green trees. The parents smile at each other while their two young daughters, one in pink and one in blue, stand close by and look up at them.

What you get:

I have selected dates where the fall colours will be on full show. With my 15 years of experience photographing weddings and portraits at Duke Gardens, I will work with you to give you a series of photos in a number of picturesque spots within easy reach of the visitor parking lot. The focus here will be on you and your family interacting and having fun on a quick 30-minute loop before we end with a more traditional family portrait. This will get you a good selection of different looks and keep things nice and relaxed and stress-free. You can then select your 30 favourite photos from the session for download. You can also upgrade and purchase the full gallery should you find it hard to choose just 30!

A smiling family of three stands outdoors. The father, in a red sweater, holds their young son, who wears a patterned sweater. The mother, in a cream turtleneck, stands beside them. Green plants and trees blur in the background.

A week after the session, I will email you a link to your own personal password-protected online gallery to view and download your selected photos in high-resolution. The gallery also offers a shopping cart functionality so you can buy high quality cards or prints from my favourite photo labs if you prefer. But as you have the high resolution downloads, you can get your cards and prints anywhere you desire.

To book your autumn mini session, head over to my scheduler by clicking this link and select your preferred time and date. I will then be in touch to finalise the booking.