autumn mini sessions

Want some colourful family photos this Autumn?

Mini photoshoot in belfairs woods

My Autumn woodland family mini sessions are a quick and fun way to update your family portraits. It’s a relaxed and playful outdoor photoshoot, set in local Belfairs woods in Leigh on Sea, Essex.

HELLO BEAUTIFUL COLOURS...

Autumn time is like no other time of the year – with its glorious golden, orange and deep red leaves… It’s time, when nature puts on the most beautiful backdrop for your family photos – no wonder, this is the most favourite time of the year for outdoor photography! It invites playfulness: your children will enjoy exploring, chasing and throwing leaves and share giggles with you, loving those moments with you whilst I capture the perfect memories for your family! Memories that will warm your heart for years to come and even make a perfect Christmas gift for your loved ones.

A photo of small children chasing after their Husky dog in woodland setting in Autumn sunshine
"We recently booked Petra for an Autumn mini photoshoot with our three and six year old. We have always struggled to get any nice photos of us all together but Petra was very patient and made the children feel very relaxed. She went above and beyond - the end result was some amazing photos which we love. We choose Belfairs woods as the setting and the autumn colours were beautiful. I would definitely recommend Petra to anybody looking for some family photos."
Natalie Thomas

Pricing

WHat's included?

• half an hour fun-filled session

• 3 high resolution digital images in colour and B/W

• matching 7×5″ prints in presentation envelope

• additional images available to purchase

Price: £145

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Available dates

19th and 26th October 2024

How to book

To book your mini session, please click on the button below which takes you to booking page where you can choose your date/time and input your details.

Your booking is completed once you pay for your session via invoice emailed to you.

Please note that payment is due within 24 hrs to secure your spot as places are limited.

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Have YOU GOT a question?

The location for the photoshoots is Belfairs woods in Leigh on Sea. Exact meet up location will be shared with all clients closer to time.

Little people on their own, siblings, family, furry best friends if you have one or a special teddy your little one won‘t go without. This photoshoot‘s aim is to have some fun! Only immediate family members in one photoshoot!

Weather at this time of year may be unpredictable, some days are warmer than others. I would recommend to dress for the weather, so everyone feels comfortable and warm. It’s really important that you all feel happy.

It may feel chilly, so jackets (bodywarmer or raincoat) may be essential! Ground may be wet and muddy so wellies may be the best option (for little or big) for footwear. Woolly jumpers, hats, scarfs are great, chunky knitts and layers look amazing in the autumnal scenery!

What if the forecast is rain? We will simply re-schedule if the weather is bad, we will make decision on the morning of your photoshoot. It is advisable to block the following two weeks in your diary for rescheduling (preferably the same time as your original booking).

Choose a complimentary colour palette for everyone and stick to it. You don’t have to match, just compliment each others colours. The backdrop is beautifully autumnal, so be at one with the nature!

Colour palettes of creams/greys/denims/plums/mustards and oranges look amazing! I.e. choose a base colour (say demin and cream) and an ‘accent’ colour, like yellow.

Avoid vivid ‘unnatural’ bright colours that will draw the eye to the colour, rather than the you! Bright pinks will clash with Autumn itself, so you may like to avoid this one! Dusky pinks would work better. Try to stay away from bold, eye-catching patterns. Instead, keep it simple. Please avoid tops with large lettering or logos as these will just be a distraction.

Finally, I know black is a very popular colour, but for the scenery in Autumn… it can be a little dull!

All that said, being you is the most important thing so just wear what you feel good in 🙂

A great way to make your photoshoot unique is to bring something personal to you. Whether it is a lovely throw that you all can be wrapped around with, your child‘s teddy, wooden push cart/wagon or a basket to carry leaves or conkers, or even a pumpkin that animals can feed on after sounds like fun.

If it is wet and there are muddy puddles they can jump in with your permission so you may like to bring change of clothes. This is normally done at the end of the session so please don’t worry about carrying clothes around the woods with you. Less you have with you, the better.

Simply click on the ‘Book your session here’ button on this page. You will be able to choose your date/time for you session and input your details.  Your booking is secured once payment is made, which will be emailed to you. Please check your spam folder too! The session fee is non-refundable. In an event of bad weather, I will reschedule your session free of charge. If your child appears to be poorly, please let me know as soon as you can. I have left few slots available on other days to be able to offer another time for unpredictable circumstances.

A private online gallery secured by a password will be sent to you within 1 week after your session to choose your final images for edit. Editing process will commence after the order is paid in full (if additional images are purchased) and digital download will be available within 1-3 weeks from the date of order. Prints will be posted to your address or can be collected at convenient time from my home.

Have a question?

Get in touch through my contact form here.

"I have three children under 5 and was desperate for a picture of all three of them together. A seemingly impossible task that I've been trying to achieve for a year. Petra was amazing with my children. She's so lovely and engaging and they had a great time. We got so many beautiful images and it was incredibly difficult to narrow them down. Thank you so much. We will definitely do it again next year."
Heather Turner

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