I'm so excited to announce 2026 Fall Mini Sessions! Fall in Chicagoland is one of my favorite times to photograph families...warm light, changing leaves, and everyone finally in sweaters. Mini sessions are a simple, low-pressure way to update your photos without worrying about the scheduling of a traditional session. You'll get the same seamless experience my MSP Families always do, just in a shorter format: fifteen minutes, genuine moments, and images you'll want on your walls rather than lost in your camera roll.

Family of four playing joyfully outdoors on green grass with colorful autumn trees in background.
Smiling baby girl in yellow dress sitting on grass covered with autumn leaves outdoors.

Details


Location

Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL

Exact spot at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve to be determined.


Dates & TimeS

October 17 - Beginning at 3:15 PM | Book Now

October 18 - Beginning at 8:30 AM | Book Now


WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • 15 minute session for your immediate family
  • 15 fully retouched images in a private, online gallery
  • Print and album ordering available directly through your gallery
  • Gallery delivered by November 5
  • Option to purchase all images


Please note that mini sessions are for immediate families only. For extended family, a full session is a better fit - just reach out and we'll get something scheduled!


INVESTMENT

$275


Due in full at time of booking.

Your spot is reserved upon receipt of payment and signed contract.


IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER

Our rain date is Saturday, November 1 in the same location. Due to the lighting, morning sessions will begin at 7:30 AM and evening sessions will begin at 2:10 PM.


As a reminder, Daylight Saving Time ends the night before, so if we have to switch to the rain date, please be aware of the time change.


Book October 17

Evening sessions at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

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Book October 18

Morning sessions at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve

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Good To Know

Fall Colors

Fall color is beautiful but unpredictable. I can't guarantee peak foliage, though mid-October is usually right in the window.

Session Location

As we get closer to the session dates, I will be scouting out exact locations at Herrick Lake and will reach out with a precise meeting spot.

What To Wear

After you book, I'll be sending out a Wear & Prepare guide, so you and your family will feel ready to go for your session!

Cancellation

Due to the nature of mini sessions, your payment is non-refundable. In the event of inclement weather, we will reschedule the sessions to November 1.

Family of four walking hand-in-hand through a green meadow with colorful autumn trees in the background.

"Our photos are amazing and capture so many happy emotions. Thank you so much!"

—Murphy Family

A smiling woman in a floral dress crouches on a path with two young children hugging her in a warm outdoor setting.
A happy young family with a man kissing a smiling woman on the cheek as she holds their baby girl outdoors.
A happy family of three poses on a path surrounded by colorful autumn foliage during a fall outdoor photo session.
Couple sharing a kiss in a field with vibrant autumn foliage backdrop during an outdoor engagement session.
Black and white family photo of parents crouching with their baby girl standing between them outdoors in a park.
Smiling curly-haired girl in sparkly dress holding a golden leaf in an autumn park.
A smiling mother holding her baby girl in a pink headband outdoors among golden autumn trees.
Smiling couple holding baby girl in pink outfit outdoors with green trees in background.
A young family walks hand-in-hand down a sunny autumn path, parents swinging their toddler between them.
A woman gives a joyful girl a piggyback ride outdoors, both smiling with arms spread wide in a green field.
Two young children holding hands and running through an autumn park with fallen leaves and bare trees.
Smiling young boy in blue sweater sitting on stone wall outdoors with autumn foliage background.
A smiling father in a purple sweater holds his baby girl outdoors near a lake during golden hour.
A father joyfully lifts his laughing toddler daughter into the air outdoors during a sunny autumn day.
Family of four smiling outdoors in autumn leaves, parents holding young children in casual blue and neutral outfits.

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