Mini Sessions
Mini Sessions
Seasonal, graduation, and branding portraits in a shorter, standardized format — every session includes a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads.
Mini Sessions
Mini sessions are short, standardized portrait sessions at one designated location with a published outfit count and a fixed set of edited images — every session includes a private online gallery with high-resolution downloads. Sessions are limited to their published duration, location, outfit count, and image deliverables; late arrivals reduce the available session time and extensions are not guaranteed. Extra images may be available for purchase, raw files are not included, and additional locations, extensive setups, and full-scale productions are better served by one of our full sessions. Designated seasonal dates and setups are subject to availability, and any travel, parking, or location fees are disclosed before you finalize your booking.
This session is about the people and the moment you’re preserving — you should feel present, comfortable, and genuinely part of it.
Who This Is For
Built for you
Quick Portraits
Seasonal & Holiday
Short on Time
Special Occasions
Families & Couples
Gift Cards & Announcements
Packages
Choose your experience
The Mini Moment
Starting at $150
Short, affordable portraits for individuals, couples, and approved small groups — perfect for holiday cards and seasonal memories.
- 30-minute session
- One designated location or available seasonal setup
- 1 outfit
- 10 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
The Seasonal Mini
Starting at $200
A longer seasonal session with more time and a larger image collection.
- 45-minute session
- One designated location or available seasonal setup
- 1 outfit
- 15 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
The Grad Mini
Starting at $200
Focused graduation portraits that celebrate a major milestone without the scope of a full graduation session.
- 30-minute session
- One campus or designated location
- 1 outfit, including cap and gown
- Individual graduate portraits
- 10 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
The Senior Mini
Starting at $275
A fuller graduation portrait set with cap-and-gown and casual portraits.
- 45-minute session
- One campus or designated location
- Up to 2 outfits, as time allows
- Cap-and-gown and casual portraits
- 15 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
The Headshot Mini
Starting at $175
A small collection of professional headshots with simple guided posing.
- 30-minute session
- 1 location
- 1 outfit
- Professional headshots
- Simple guided posing
- 5 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
The Brand Mini
Starting at $250
Professional headshots plus a small selection of lifestyle branding portraits with simple creative direction.
- 45-minute session
- 1 location
- 1 outfit
- Professional headshots and a small selection of lifestyle branding portraits
- Simple creative direction
- 10 professionally edited images
- Private online gallery
- High-resolution digital downloads
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Package comparison
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Creative Direction
Creative direction levels
Every session includes a level of creative direction matched to the package. Here's what each level covers.
Level 01
Guided Direction
Included in selected standard sessions
Best for models who already know what they want and mainly need professional guidance during the shoot.
- Posing guidance
- Movement direction
- Facial expression guidance
- Basic composition direction
- Lighting adjustments
- Photographer-led shot progression
- Helping the model feel comfortable in front of the camera
The client provides the main concept, wardrobe, and general vision. This is photographer direction, not full creative production.
Level 02
Creative Direction
Included in mid-level creative / editorial services
Best for models who have an idea but want AB Studios to help turn that idea into a complete visual concept.
- Concept refinement
- Creative consultation
- Moodboard development
- Visual references
- Color / visual direction
- Location suggestions
- Shot planning
- Posing and movement direction
- Lighting direction
- Wardrobe guidance
- Look sequencing
- Image storytelling
- Overall visual consistency
The model brings the idea. AB Studios helps develop the idea into the shoot.
Level 03
Full Creative Direction
Included in premium editorial / signature productions
Best for models who want AB Studios to take the lead creatively.
- Concept development
- Creative strategy
- Complete moodboard
- Visual storytelling
- Art direction
- Location planning
- Wardrobe direction
- Styling guidance
- Hair & makeup direction
- Set / environment direction
- Lighting design
- Shot list
- Look sequencing
- Posing direction
- Production planning
- On-set creative direction
- Image selection direction
- Final visual consistency
AB Studios leads the creative vision from concept through final images.
Editing & Retouching
Editing & retouching levels
Every gallery is professionally edited. The retouching level scales with the session — from clean and natural to high-end beauty.
Level 01
Professional Editing
Standard Editing
Best for digitals, test shoots, lifestyle images, basic portraits, and sessions where the goal is a clean and natural final image.
- Exposure correction
- White balance
- Color correction
- Contrast adjustment
- Highlight and shadow adjustment
- Natural skin tone correction
- Basic cropping and composition
- Minor distraction removal
- Image sharpening
- Consistent color across the gallery
- Professional export and delivery
The result: Clean • Natural • Professional
The person should still look like themselves. This is not heavy retouching.
Level 02
Enhanced Retouching
Polished Retouching
Best for model portfolios, creative shoots, portraits, fashion images, and professional branding.
- Skin cleanup
- Blemish removal
- Temporary marks / distractions
- Under-eye refinement
- Minor skin texture refinement
- Hair cleanup
- Clothing cleanup
- Background cleanup
- Minor flyaway removal
- Refined color grading
- More detailed tonal adjustments
- Selective sharpening
- Professional image-by-image finishing
The result: Polished • Refined • Natural
The image looks noticeably more finished while maintaining realistic skin texture and appearance.
Level 03
Beauty Retouching
Beauty / Fashion Retouching
Best for beauty campaigns, beauty portraits, makeup artists, skincare, hair campaigns, close-up portraits, and high-end fashion work.
- Detailed skin retouching
- Professional complexion refinement
- Skin texture preservation
- Fine blemish removal
- Detailed under-eye refinement
- Facial detail refinement
- Hair refinement
- Makeup cleanup and enhancement
- Lash and brow refinement
- Lip detail enhancement
- Fine clothing cleanup
- Detailed color grading
- Advanced tonal shaping
- Controlled highlight refinement
- Detailed close-up finishing
The result: Luxurious • Clean • High-End
The goal is a polished beauty / editorial finish without making the subject look artificial.
Gallery
Selected Work
A look at what we’ve made for clients in this space — and what each project was built to do.
What You Get
Every package includes
- Themed setups
- Quick turnaround
- Digital gallery
- High-resolution downloads
- Seasonal props
Process
How it works
01
Book
Choose your mini session type and time slot — quick and easy.
02
Prepare
Outfit guidance and theme details shared before your session.
03
Photography
A focused, efficient session capturing your best moments.
04
Edit & Deliver
A digital gallery with high-resolution downloads, delivered quickly.
FAQ
Questions answered
Every mini session runs its full published duration — 30 or 45 minutes depending on the package. Late arrivals reduce the available session time, and extending a session is not guaranteed.
The published location and outfit count, your package's professionally edited images, a private online gallery, and high-resolution digital downloads.
Yes. Seasonal & Holiday Mini Sessions run for spring, summer, fall, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and holiday portraits, using designated seasonal dates and setups subject to availability.
Yes. Graduation Mini Sessions include individual graduate portraits — and cap-and-gown coverage for the Grad Mini and Senior Mini. Please bring your cap and gown.
Yes. Branding Mini Sessions deliver professional headshots — and a small selection of lifestyle branding portraits on the Brand Mini — for entrepreneurs, content creators, influencers, and professionals.
Extra images may be available for purchase beyond your package's included count. Raw files are not included with any mini session.
Mini sessions are limited to their published format. Additional locations, extensive setups, and full-scale productions require a different service — contact us and we'll point you to the right full session.
Standard AB Studios terms apply: a 50% non-refundable retainer secures your date, with the remaining balance due per your confirmation. Applicable travel, parking, or location fees are disclosed before you finalize your booking.
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