MINI SESSIONS AVAILABLE SOON!
MINI SESSIONS AVAILABLE SOON!
Studio Holiday Minis
in Merced, CA
Date TBD (November 2026)
For information on full sessions at the studio with holiday decor, please submit your inquiry below!
Setups change each year, please see below for more details on updated sets! All props and setups provided by STUDIO 17
The holidays are coming up and we’ll begin booking Holiday Minis soon. Don’t miss out!
Our annual Studio Holiday Minis will be back for the season and will take place on sometime in November 2026 (exact date and time are TBD).
Each session takes approximately 15 minutes and will be held at a local studio in Merced, CA .
Once you book your mini session, what’s included?
🎄 A 15-minute session for couples or families of up to 5 members
🎄 7 full-resolution digital images from your session & print release (you’ll receive them within 1 week and you get to choose your favorites to download)
🎄 Access to studio with holiday props + setups provided by local studio
🎄 Location details and styling tips, plus assistance with prints and products (sold separately)
$150 per mini session
Hi there, I’m Sara, your photographer!
The holidays are just around the corner, and I’m so excited to be hosting my annual holiday minis right here in our beloved Merced!
These minis have become such a fun way to start celebrating the season and capture special photos with the people you love most. So whether it’s cozy couples photos, your family portraits, or a silly friend hangout, I can’t wait to meet you.
It’s never too early to spread a little holiday cheer, so let’s make your mini session the perfect start to the season.
2026 Merced holiday minis setups will be shared soon!
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The last day to book a mini session is typically 2-4 days before the mini session date (TBD).
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This year’s holiday mini sessions will be in November but the date is TBD. To stay in the loop, submit your inquiry and you’ll be the first to know about availability, or check this page back in a few weeks!
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The first step is to submit your contact form below. Then to complete your booking, you’ll need to sign a contract and submit full payment of $150. Once you contact me, I’ll send over detailed instructions!
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No, your session is not fully refundable in case of cancellation or no-show on your end. Please note that $50 of your fee is a non-refundable retainer.
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Mini sessions are all scheduled on the same day for all clients (different time slots) so booking on another date is not possible.
If you’d like to book on another date, I offer full family sessions, which includes up to 20 digital images.
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Mini sessions are designed to provide a quick and enjoyable photo experience for all so I kindly request that you please arrive ready for your session 10 minutes before your allotted time.
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Due to limited studio space, your session can include up to 5 people. No pets allowed.
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Your gallery will be delivered approximately 10 days after your session. The exact date will be detailed in your contract.
Take the first step to pre-book your mini session here!
NOTE: Holiday Mini Session date for 2026 is TBD, but it typically happens on a weekend in November!
Here’s what your booking includes:
🎄 A 15-minute session for couples or families of up to 5 members
🎄 7 full-resolution digital images from your session & print release (you’ll receive them within 2 weeks and you get to choose your favorites to download with the opportunity to purchase additional images)
🎄 Access to studio with holiday props + setups
🎄 Location details and styling tips, plus assistance with prints and products (sold separately)
DATE: TBD (NOVEMBER)
For information on mini sessions at the studio with holiday decor, please submit your inquiry below!