In this chatty, real-life episode, Arielle and Jackie pull back the curtain on mini sessions—the good, the bad, and the glitter-in-your-eyes ugly. From personality portraits and Christmas sets with Santa to why some minis can unintentionally cheapen your brand, we dig into where minis shine, where they fall short, and how to set expectations without burning out. You’ll also hear honest mom-life moments (college send-offs, teens testing limits, and snack-seeking kiddos) and how we’re batching recordings to stay consistent for you.What we coverWhat actually counts as a “mini” (timing, deliverables, expectations)Pros & cons: quick money, new-client pipeline, and the very real burnout taxPersonality portraits vs. milestone minis vs. holiday/Santa setsManaging timelines, buffers, and client expectations (and using timers)Pricing/positioning: when minis undermine a “luxury” brand—and when they don’tMarketing ideas: early access, scarcity, “limited edition” language, and lead-up timingWhy some families thrive with minis—and others need the space of a full sessionBehind the scenes: batching episodes, headshots, and model call ideasTakeawaysMinis work best when they’re truly limited, clearly scoped, and priced to protect your brand.If your style leans candid, intimate storytelling, minis can be done—but they’ll need tight guardrails.Build in buffers, set “up to” time language, and use alarms to stay on schedule.Consider minis as in-person marketing—an entry point that can lead to full sessions.Join the conversationDo you love minis or loathe them? What’s working (or not) in your market? Drop your experiences and spicy takes in the comments—we’re planning a future episode on unpopular opinions in photography and want your prompts!If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe, rate/review, and share with a photographer friend. Thanks for listening and hanging out with us!Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newbornphotographerdiaries Follow Jackie with HoneyWild Photography on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/honeywild_photo Follow Arielle with Arielle Elizabeth Photography on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arielleelizabethphotography Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewbornPhotographerDiaries Website: https://www.newbornphotodiaries.com Email us: [email protected] Support our Podcast: Buy us a coffee

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