Mini Sessions
Are you a Hampton Roads mama looking for simple and easy (ahem, no cheesy poses) mini sessions?
Keep scrolling, you're in the right place.
What to expect
I'll never ask your kids to "Say cheeeeeeeese," promise.
As a mom myself, I know we don't get in front of the camera as often as we should.
I also know that we take thousands of images of our kids that will likely live on the cloud instead of on our walls or in an album.
I'm all too aware of the fact that our children (yours and mine) are growing and changing far too quickly.
My goal is to capture these moments for you to enjoy today, and 20 years from now. A return ticket to the past, if you will.
Tell me More
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Review pricing
Please be sure to review investment guide before booking a session. This is an investment of both time and money and I want to be sure all decision-makers are involved.
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Reserve a date
Choose the seasonal mini session that best fits your family's needs from my online booking platform. The booking page will walk you through choosing a date/time, signing your session contract, and paying your retainer fee.
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Review tips & clothing guide
Follow these tips and clothing suggestions for a smooth and successful session. Preparation is key to making sure everything moves smoothly and you LOVE your images!
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photo Session
Fall Legacy Sessions are 15 minutes for up to 6 people at Bells Mill Park in Chesapeake or my Moyock Residential Studio. Themed Minis are held at Tiny Beans Play Cafe in Chesapeake.
Session includes 5 Digital Images with print release. Additional products and packages are available at our Viewing & Ordering Session.
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Viewing & Ordering
About one week after your photo session, we'll hop online for a viewing session. This is where you will see your images (everyone's favorite part!) and select a package. A la carte items can be ordered at this time.
Final payment is due at viewing session. All decision makers should be present.
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Order Pick-Up
All products are custom made and take 3-4 weeks for production, with the exception of digital images. Digital images will receive final retouching and be sent to you within one week. Once your order is ready, I will notify you to schedule a pick-up.
Natural Family Photos
quick and easy — Even dad will enjoy
Wish you could get images of your kids natural smiles without spending the entire afternoon bribing them?
I get it. I have 2 little ones myself (and, maybe worse, a husband who enjoys going to the dentist more than he enjoys having his photo taken).
My mini sessions are short and sweet (15 minutes). We move around and play games the entire time, so no one is ever bored. Booking a themed session? Even better! Those come with a play pass for the indoor playground so everyone has something to look forward to!
I'll tell you where to stand and look, but never ask you to say "cheese" or pose you like a deer in the headlights, promise.
After 3 years as a professional photographer, 8 as a teacher, and almost a decade as a mama, I know how to get kids to have fun, give me their real smiles, and keep mom AND dad happy (all at the same time too!).
Does this sound like something you're looking for?
2025
Mini session offerings
Outdoor Fall Legacy Sessions
If you're dreaming of that iconic, warm autumn glow, these sessions are pure magic. Taking place in a grassy field in Chesapeake, images from these sessions will look gorgeous in your home year-round.
In-Studio Fall Legacy Sessions
For a timeless, classic feel focused purely on connection, or simply for guaranteed comfort no matter the weather, our cozy studio sessions are a wonderful choice
Christmas Wreath Minis
If you've been looking for the cutest holiday photos of your child, Wreath Minis are perfect! The setup is clean and classic with a white backdrop and wreath so the focus stays on your child.
The Santa Experience
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Hi! I'm Justine.
Favorite Place I've Traveled
Ireland
Favorite Dessert
Cheesecake
Book I've Read 100 Times
Persuasion
Go-to Coffee Order
Brown sugar oat milk Latte
Early Bird or Night Owl
Night Owl
Favorite Flower
Wildflowers (all of them)
Why Digitals Alone Aren’t Enough
The Lasting Value of Heirloom Artwork
Digitals are easy, but they’re not the end goal. If you’ve ever meant to print your photos and didn’t, this is for you. Here's why printed artwork matters more than we think and how it can shape the way our kids see themselves.
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Let's create connected & whimsical family photos so you feel that nostalgic joy when you view your images 20 years from now.
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