Autumn Family Mini Photoshoots, in Reading, Bracknell and Berkshire 🍂
I’m an autumn‑obsessed family photographer based in Reading, offering short and sweet mini photoshoots for families in Reading, Bracknell, Berkshire and Surrey.
This year I’m opening up limited number of 30 minute autumn mini sessions at two beautiful locations:
Reading University Gardens, Reading, Berkshire
Lightwater Country Park, Surrey
Perfect if you’d love updated family photos with golden leaves, cosy cuddles and lots of play – without committing to a full session.
Who these Autumn Mini Sessions are for
These Autumn Mini Sessions are ideal for families based in Reading, Berkshire, basingstoke, Bracknell Forest, Surrey and Ascot who:
Want a short, relaxed photoshoot rather than a long full session
Would love a handful of fresh images for frames, gifts and holiday cards
Prefer natural, heartfelt photographs over stiff, posed studio pictures
Have little ones who won’t sit still (and don’t know how to “pose”)
Are curious to try my work before booking a full family session
If you’re an extended family or have 3 or more children, a full family shoot will be a better fit to give us enough time and variety.
Packages & Pricing
Each Autumn Mini Session is 30 min long and depending on how many images you’d like, you can choose either of the below 2 packages.
£250 – 5 digital images
30 minute mini sessionStyling guide
Online gallery
Your favourite 5 high‑resolution digital images to download
£350 – 10 digital images
30 minute mini sessionStyling guide
Online gallery
Your favourite 10 high‑resolution digital images to download
You don’t have to decide everything today – you’ll pay your chosen package at booking, and once you see your gallery you’ll have the option to:
Add extra images individually
Or upgrade to the full gallery, if you fall in love with more
How Autumn Mini Sessions work
Here is how to book you can book your mini photoshoots.
Choose your location. (Reading University Gardens, Reading OR Lightwater Country Park, Surrey)
Click the link under relevant location to open the calendar in the below 👇 section.
Pick your date, time and package to book the session
Enjoy your session, then choose your favourite images from the online gallery later.
Where and when are the Autumn Mini Sessions?
Sessions take place at Reading University Gardens, Reading RG6, and Lightwater Country Park, Surrey GU18. Choose the location that’s most convenient for your family, then click through to pick your date and time.
Reading University Gardens – Reading, Berkshire (near RG6 6UR)
Golden trees, pretty paths, and plenty of space for kids to climb and explore. It’s the perfect mix of manicured gardens and wild corners, so It’s the perfect mix of manicured gardens and wild corners, so your photos feel both timeless and relaxed.
Lightwater Country Park – Surrey (GU18 5RG)
A gorgeous, outdoorsy setting with wooden bridge, lakeside views, winding paths and open heathland with tall pines and golden grasses. We’ll use these natural features to create variety without ever walking far.
Once you click your chosen location, you’ll go straight to my booking calendar for that spot, where you can see the available mini‑session dates and times and reserve your session in just a few clicks.
FAQs
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Expect to pause and have a wonderful 30 minutes with your family while I gently guide you throughout the shoot.
I’ll encourage games, snuggles and natural interactions, and may use small seasonal props from nature – like leaves, flowers or little treasures the kids find – to give your images that cosy autumn feel.
If your child has a favourite toy or comfort that keeps them happy and engaged, feel free to bring it along too.
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Clothing plays a big part in making the images look polished and professional.
Once you’re booked, you’ll receive a styling guide from me with:
Suggestions for colours that work beautifully in autumn
Tips for coordinating outfits without being too “matchy‑matchy”
Ideas for textures and layers that photograph well outdoors
You’re always welcome to send me photos of outfit options – I’m happy to help you choose what will look and feel best.
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This is England – I always have a back‑up plan.
If it’s raining on the day, your mini session will move to the following available Sunday or mutually agreeable date.
Your booking is for a specific mini session slot, and I do my best to be fair and flexible, while protecting those limited spots for each family.
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An Autumn Mini Session is perfect if:
You’d love just a few updated pictures of your family (around 5–10 favourites)
You’re a busy family and struggle to commit to a longer session
You want to try my work and products before booking a full shoot
These are great for busy families who find it hard to commit to full shoots.
For extended families and families with 3 or more children, Full shoots would be the way to go.
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You can always reach out to me if you have any questions before you book.
My contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07487626497
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I completely understand that little ones get sick and life happens. If you need to move your session, just let me know as soon as you can.
You’re welcome to reschedule once at no extra cost to a new, mutually agreeable date. If you need to move your session a second time, a £50 rescheduling fee will apply, and I allow a maximum of two reschedules per booking. If you’re unable to attend the third agreed date, the session will be cancelled and your booking fee will be forfeited.
Full terms will be included in your booking contract, but this is the heart of it: I do my best to be fair and flexible, while also protecting the limited mini-session spots I hold for each family.
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You have 3 or more children or are bringing extended family
You’d like more time, outfit changes or multiple locations
You want a very bespoke experience with a larger gallery and product options
If you’re unsure, you can always message me and I’ll help you decide.
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Autumn Minis are released a month or two before the shoot dates and always go first to:
Past clients
People on my email list
If any slots remain, they’ll then appear on this page.
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f you’d like to check whether a mini is right for your family, or you have any questions before booking, you can always reach out.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07487 626497I’d love to help you press pause this autumn and create warm, storytelling images of your family that you’ll cherish for years.
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