2026 Mini Sessions
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Christmas at the Cottage
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A cozy little Christmas tucked away in the greenhouse. Rustic trees, lanterns, garland, blankets, and warm details create the perfect setting for sweet, natural holiday photos.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2026
Location: Swanton, OH
Mini Session includes:
+ 10 minute session
+ Minimum of 10 edited images via digital download
+ Print Release
PLEASE NOTE:
+ $100 retainer fee and signed contract due at booking to reserve your spot. If we do not receive both, your spot will reopen for booking - no exceptions!
+ Mini sessions are limited to your immediate family only (partner + children). Extended families cannot be booked as a mini session.
+ Rain date will be Sunday November 8, 2026, at your same time. Please make sure you can make the rain date when booking -- there will NOT be any additional rain dates (due to my extremely full fall schedule). Your session will be converted to a studio holiday session if you cannot make the rain date.
+ Late arrivals will only be allotted the remaining time of their session.
Christmas Morning
Warm, nostalgic, and full of Christmas tradition. A cozy bedroom-inspired set with a mantle, tree, bed, and timeless holiday details — designed to feel like Christmas morning at home. Standing or floor-seated pose options.
Multiple Dates available in November + December!
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Location: CTJP Studio - 92 Dodge St, Swanton, OH
Mini Session includes:
+ 10 minute session on set pictured above (no outfit changes)
+ Minimum of 8 edited images via digital download
+ Print Release
PLEASE NOTE:
+ Signed contract and $100 retainer fee required at booking to reserve your session. If we do not receive both, your spot will reopen for booking - no exceptions!
+ Additional sets/backgrounds will not be available, no outfit changes permitted.
+ Mini sessions are limited to your immediate family only (partner + children). Extended families cannot be booked as a mini session. Pets are not permitted in the studio.
+ Late arrivals will only be allotted the remaining time of their session.
Merry Mugshots
A little Christmas silliness! Kids can let their personalities shine with festive headbands, bows, glasses, and plenty of silly faces against a simple holiday backdrop.
Multiple Dates available in November + December!
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Location: CTJP Studio - 92 Dodge St, Swanton, OH
DETAILS:
+ Pricing starts at $125 for one child, includes a minimum of 6 images via digital download with print release.
+ Additional siblings will be $25 each, up to 6 children. Each child added will add 5 minutes to the session time (Added on the next screen, after selecting a date below).
+ Props are provided! Child will be photographed on both red and green backdrops.
PLEASE NOTE:
+ Additional sets/backgrounds will not be available, no outfit changes permitted.
+ Mini sessions are for individual children only. Group photos will not be taken.
+ This session is headshots only; no full body poses
+ Babies must be sitting independently.
+ A signed contract and $100 retainer fee due at booking to reserve your spot. Balance is due on or before your session date.
+ Late arrivals will only be allotted the remaining time of their session.
Simply Me Portraits
Simply Me Sessions are designed to capture your child just as they are. One solid color backdrop, a few timeless portraits, and space for their personality to shine. Let them pick their own outfit for a fun, authentic touch!
September-December 2026
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Location: CTJP Studio - 92 Dodge St, Swanton, OH
DETAILS:
+ Pricing starts at $125 for one child on one backdrop (color of your choice), includes a minimum of 8 images via digital download with print release.
+ Additional siblings will be $50 each, up to 4 children. Each child added will add 10 minutes to the session time (Added on the next screen, after selecting a date below).
+ Late arrivals will only be allotted the remaining time of their session.
PLEASE NOTE:
+ Additional sets/backgrounds will not be available, no outfit changes permitted.
+ Mini sessions are for children only; no family groupings.
+ Babies must be sitting independently.
+ A signed contract and 50% retainer fee due at booking to reserve your spot. Balance is due on or before your session date.
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