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Is it profitable to do a mini session?

Is it profitable to do a mini session?

Profitable mini-sessions are not a full session at a discount. That’s right. A mini-session is not offering your regular products and sessions for less money. Instead, you want to pare down your product offering and the amount of time you spend in the session.

Why do so many photography mini sessions fail?

10 Reasons Why Your Mini Sessions Fail (and How to Rock Them)! 10 Reasons Why Your Mini Sessions Fail (and How to Rock Them)! Mini-sessions, or smaller-than-normal photography sessions, are often touted as a great way to get new clients in the door and introduce people to the custom photography experience.

What are the themes for our mini sessions?

A few of our original themes that are either becoming or have been a huge part of our brand for a few years now are our annual Unicorn and Mermaid mini sessions as well as our Sandlot minis, All Boy minis, Goodnight Moon minis, Gypsy minis, July 4th minis, Grease Monkey, Cowboy & Indian minis, plus many more.

When do I get my mini session balance?

Remaining balances for mini sessions are due a minimum of 1 week PRIOR to the mini session (sometimes 2 weeks depending on the session.) An email will be sent out 2 – 2.5 weeks prior (3 weeks for some minis) to the session date and will include a reminder of your date and time slot, directions for the day-of and any last minute details.

When to use a mini session for photography?

A Mini Session is perfect for families and clients who aren’t ready to commit to full sessions, but still want to experience your photography work. Some Mini Sessions clients may never go on to book a full session themselves – though some clients will, when a life event calls for it.

What happens if you miss a mini session?

Because Mini Sessions are available on a limited basis, all Mini Session bookings are final and non-refundable. They cannot be rescheduled to another date or time. If you are unable to attend your Mini Session, however, you are welcome to gift or re-sell it to a friend or family member.

What’s the difference between 15 and 30 minute mini sessions?

While the difference between 15-minute Mini Sessions and 30-minute Mini Sessions may not seem massive, consider this: You can book NINE 15-minute Mini Sessions between 9:00am and noon; but you can only book FIVE 30-minute Mini Sessions in that same time frame! 15-minute Mini Sessions, scheduled in 20-minute increments = book 3 every hour!

Is it possible to reschedule a photography mini session?

However, a strict book session rescheduling policy is critical if you are to maintain a sane schedule and streamlined workflow. Because Mini Sessions are available on a limited basis, all Mini Session bookings are final and non-refundable. They cannot be rescheduled to another date or time.