Mini Sessions 
Dates + Locations + Booking
After all these years, I still am astonished at how we can put a full session into less than 15 minutes.
For family sessions, you get a few posed pictures of everyone together, individual portraits of each child, just the siblings together, and we can't forget to update mom and dad's pictures, too! These also include lots of candids! 


 

  • $250 (Prices will be going up, so snatch your time slot at this price! Non-refundable $50 retainer fee)
  • Up to a family of 5, $25 additional 
  • 15 minutes
  • Print Release
  • Babies must be able to sit up
  • Further information included in your confirmation email to prepare you for the session



Why mini sessions are so great? It's less than 15 minutes! Don't think your family could do this? Bet!

How could we possibly do a full session in 15 minutes? We all are on the same page knowing we have a mission.
We pick one beautiful location and backdrop. That saves a lot of time right there vs moving from spot to spot. No small talk.   I give you a ridiculous detailed session guide that prepares your for everything, including what to expect. I guess I can't go without admitting experience helps, too. I know what does and does not work, I work super well under pressure, and I love to help my family's make great memories in the short time we are together. Dad's love them, but mom's REALLY love them! 

How rushed will we be during the session? You're not. :) It's a "normal", fun session just wrapped into a 15 minute convenient bubble! I'm not saying parents aren't threatening their kiddos to listen to the photographer and offering them bribes prior to your arrival, but that's not any different from a full session. Right?! 

 

 

2026 

Thurs, Sept 17, 2026 | Scheig Center Gardens, Appleton Memorial Park 
Backdrop: Stunning rose garden, garden trails, etc...

Tue, Sept 22, 2026 | Ledgeview Nature Center, Chilton
Backdrop: Prairie Field

Mon, Sept 28, 2026 | Smith Park, Neenah  (Location was hit by tornado) 
Scheig Center Gardens, Appleton Memorial Park 
Backdrop: Stunning rose garden, garden trails, etc...

Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Doty Park, Menasha   (Location was hit by tornado) 
 Little Farmer, Malone 
Backdrop: Apple Orchard Lane 

Thurs, Oct 8th, 2026 | Little Farmer, Malone
Apple Orchard Lane 

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2027

Since we are a year out from these, the locations may change, but not without discussing with those scheduled on the selected dates. Will be scouting new locations! Friday dates may need to change due to potential wedding bookings. Again, VLP will communicate this with plenty of notice.

Sun, May 2, 2027 | Mommy and Me | Ledgeview Nature Center, Chilton

Fri, July 23, 2027 | Location TBD, but will be where flowers are in full bloom

Fri, Aug 13, 2027 | Beach Sessions | Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan OR Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers (Both are great. Will communicate with scheduled clients on which location is closer for most so they don't have to travel as far.)

Fri, Sept 24, 2027 | Smith Park, Neenah

Wed, Sept 29, 2027 | Doty Park, Menasha

Sat, Oct 2, 2027 | Little Farmer, Malone

Wed, Oct 6, 2027 | Ledgeview Nature Center, Chilton