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Somehow we are here again ready for Fall and Christmas Tree Farm mini sessions. This is year 15 of doing these and I am so excited to be offering them again this year.
Last year proved you all LOVED me offering weekday sessions for you busy sports families, so I am doing that again.
I am also offering Christmas mini tree sessions early again in October when it’s not 30 degrees out. Your kids can thank me later 😉 I am also offering a NEW location as well which I am really excited about… Lone Summit Ranch!
These mini sessions book out every year and booking early gets you the best price.
EARLY RELEASE PRICING TO ALL FORMER MINI SESSION CLIENTS MUST BOOK BY AUG 3:
Fall Minis: $200 / Xmas Minis: $225
EARLY BIRD PRICING: BOOK BEFORE AUG 21:
Fall Minis: $250/ Christmas Minis: $275
REGULAR PRICING | BOOKED AFTER AUG 21:
Fall Minis: $275
Christmas Minis: $295
Both Fall + Christmas mini sessions are 15 minute session with 10+ edited digital files delivered within 2 weeks of the session.
2026 MINI SESSION DATES FOR KANSAS CITY:
AUGUST
August 28: The Cliffs (EVENING ONLY)
SEPTEMBER
Sept 5: Liberty Memorial | Kansas City, MO (MORNING ONLY) ***LESS THAN 6 SPOTS LEFT****
Sept 19, 20: Evening Shawnee Mission Park | Shawnee, KSÂ (EVENING ONLY)
Sept 27: Lone Summit Ranch, Lake Lotowana (EVENING ONLY) *** SOLD OUT ****
OCTOBER
October 14, 16, 17 : Christmas Tree Farm | Shawnee, KS
October 28, 30: Loose Park | Kansas City, MO (EVENING ONLY)
NOVEMBER
Nov 1-4 : Loose Park | Kansas City, MO (EVENING ONLY)
Nov 6, 7, 8 : Christmas Tree Farm | Shawnee, KS
How to book your 2026 Kansas City Mini Session:
1. SIGN UP FOR MINIS BELOW
Click on the location you want to view all the available dates for that location .
2. CONTRACT/INVOICE: You will be emailed an electronic invoice for half the session fee and contract which must be paid within 48 hours or date/time you selected will go back up for grabs.
3. CONFIRM: You will receive a confirmation email from me once I have received both the contract and invoice, confirming that date & time is yours.
Reminder: Fall + Xmas mini sessions are for ONE household family members only. If you are wanting to add grandparents or other family please book TWO mini sessions back to back. These sessions are NOT for senior photos or Newborn Sessions!
** All Photos shown are from my 2025 mini sessions. No stock photos here 🙂 When photographing mini sessions I do several family poses, individual photos of kids, and group photo of kids. If you prefer more candid documentary posing just let me know at the session.
THE CLIFFS: BLUE SPRINGS, MO
| August 28 | 4:45pm-7pm |
| August 29 | 4:45pm-7pm |
SHAWNEE MISSION PARK
No fall foliage. Fields.
| Sept 19 PM | 4pm-7:15pm |
| Sept 20 PM | 4pm-7:15pm |
LOOSE PARK
Sessions are scheduled according to the National Fall Foliage Map.
Evening sessions are the only sessions available to ensure the best light at this location.
| Oct 28 PM | 3-6pm |
| Oct 30 PM | 3-6pm |
| Nov 1 PM | 2:30pm-5:00 |
| Nov 2 PM | 2:30pm-5:00 |
| Nov 3 PM | 2:30pm-5:00 |
| Nov 4 PM | 2:30pm-5:00 |
LIBERTY MEMORIAL
Sessions are only done in the morning for the best crisp light. No fall foliage here.
| Sept 5 | 8:30am-11am |
LONE SUMMIT RANCH | BRAND NEW LOCATION!!!!!!
| Sept 27 PM | 3:45pm-6:45pm |
Brand new location. Photos will be near a white fence with lush grass and trees in background. Fall foliage not likely.
Will have sample photos soon.
CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
| October 14 PM | 3:30-6:15pm |
| Oct 16 PM | 3:30pm-6:15pm |
| Oct 17 AM | 8am-11am |
| Nov 6 PM | 2:45pm-4:45pm |
| Nov 7 ALL DAY | 8am-11am + 2:45pm- 4:45pm |
| Nov 8 ALL DAY | 8am-11am + 2:45pm- 4:45pm |
How do we book? Click link on the location you want and select date + time. You will receive an electronic contract + invoice that must be completed within 48 hrs to secure date/time.
