There is nothing small about minis. Keep living big.

Philantography mini sessions benefit nonprofit organizations local to Southeast Michigan. To date, these session have raised over $10,000 to support great causes, thanks to the support of clients like you! If you have a nonprofit and would like to team up, please contact me today. There is ALWAYS room for more love here.

Mini Sessions For Humankind-ness

  • A family of five posing outdoors in winter clothing, with snow on their jackets and in their surroundings, standing in front of snow-dusted evergreen trees.

    Mini Session Details

    Philantography Mini Sessions are a great way to get high quality images in gorgeous places, without having to dedicate long amounts of time. The mini experience is fun, quick, and relatively painless for all involved, especially those little ones and grandparents!

    Dates to be announced soon!

    The exact location for each session date is TBD based on weather and conditions. Prior to booking, I give you an idea of the location and setting. The actual location will be emailed at least 24 hours prior to session time via a Google map pin.

    20 minutes sessions, 10+ images in a downloadable gallery

  • A woman and a young girl smiling and embracing in a greenhouse.

    Greenhouse Mother's Day Minis

    Mother's Day mini-sessions are back! This year, sessions will be held at Rustic Marine in Fenton, MI. Sessions include a decorated greenhouse, vintage truck, and gorgeous grounds. Visit www.rusticmarine.com to view photos of location and learn more about where we'll be shooting. There are farm animals on site, which we are not supposed to interact with, so please keep all dogs on leash.

    Sunday, May 4th, 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm

    $225 - 15 minute session for up to 5 people. Please book back to back sessions if you have more than 5 people attending. Includes password protected online gallery link, downloadable images, and print rights. A minimum of 10 edited images will be provided to you within 14 days.

  • A woman with two children standing in a field of wildflowers.

    Summer Wildflower Minis

    This year, sessions will be held at Kensington Metropark in Milford, MI on Saturday June 28th, 2025 from 10:00am - 1:00pm.

    These are perfect for mommy and me sessions, family photos, individual photos, and even as a gift for the special person in your life!

    Maximum of 5 guests per session spot. If you have more than 5 people, please schedule back to back sessions.

    Pricing is $225 per session. 15 minute session spots include password protected online gallery link, downloadable images, and print rights. A minimum of 10 edited images will be provided to you within 14 days.

  • Three children running and laughing on a grassy path.

    Midsummer Minis

    Picture this… rows upon rows of super tall and beautifully aligned trees, green moss everywhere you look, fresh air, and a laid back session that will make you swoon. Exact location and details to be sent prior to session.

    July 26, 2025 - 10:00am - 1:00pm @ Proud Lake Rec Area

    Maximum of 5 guests per session spot. If you have more than 5 people, please schedule back to back sessions.

    Pricing is $225 per session.

    15 minute session spots include password protected online gallery link, downloadable images, and print rights. A minimum of 10 edited images will be provided to you within 14 days.

  • Two young girls sitting on grass with two large dogs in a natural setting.

    Fall Mini Sessions

    Two Dates, Two Locations! Fall minis are the best minis, but I may be a little biased. The colors, the coziness... it is all the perfect mix for beautiful photos. The exact location and details are to be sent before the session.

    9/28 - Kensington Metropark and 10/12 - Proud Lake

    Maximum of 6 guests per session spot. If you have more than 6 people, please schedule back-to-back sessions.

    20 minute session spots include password-protected online gallery link, downloadable images, and print rights. A minimum of 10 edited images will be provided to you within 14 days.

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    Full and Off-Season Sessions

    Don’t see a session that fits your needs or don’t want to wait for new dates to be announced? Inquire with me to learn more about our affordable and equally giving full sessions today!

    Full sessions offer a variety of time slots, locations, and details. The world is your oyster and you get me all to yourself.

Pink Fund logo with a ribbon replacing the dot on the letter "I" and the tagline "Real Help for the Other Part of the Fight."
Black and white illustration of a tall bird standing.

Some organizations we’ve helped.

Philanthropy is the core of this business, and I am just getting started. Whether is is free photography or financial donations, a little help can go a long way. You can help make an impact on some deserving nonprofits through the purchase of a mini session to lend a hand to those in need.

Logo with text "Almost Home Animal Rescue League" and illustrations of a terrier, a cat, and a dachshund.
Milford Cooperative Preschool logo featuring stick figures of children and a teacher within a circular border.
Red backpack with food items and the text 'Blessings in a Backpack' below.
Circular logo with multicolored brush strokes forming a ring, featuring the text "Queer Families of Livingston" surrounding the acronym "QFL" in the center.
Logo featuring a husky head with text "Heritage Huskies Stronger Together" in a circular design.
Logo of Community Sharing Outreach Center featuring a flame with radiating lines above the text 'Community Sharing Outreach Center.'
Circular logo for Milford Athletics featuring a stylized 'M' with a dragon design on a maroon background.
Logo of Huron Valley Optimist Club with a blue circular border and the words 'Optimist International' and 'Huron Valley Optimist Club' around a gold emblem.
"Foster Closet of Michigan" text above colorful shirts hanging on a rack, including yellow, red, orange, green, pink, and blue shirts.