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Patient mini session photographer in Columbia, MD.

Chana Mirel is a patient photographer offering seasonal mini sessions for Columbia, MD families. Fifteen or thirty magical minutes, with professionally soft-retouched images delivered in a private online gallery.

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In Chana's words

It's the most magical time of the year! Celebrate the season and capture your family's favorite traditions with our whimsical holiday photo experience!

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The format

Twenty minutes per family.

The format is tight. Twenty minutes, one backdrop, maybe one outfit change if you're fast. You walk out with a handful of gallery-ready images, which is usually enough for a holiday card or an update portrait. You won't get a full family session in that time, and that's by design.

Mini days happen a few times a year. Christmas is the big one. Mother's Day and fall come next. I announce dates by email and on Instagram.

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The catch

Slots go fast.

I only run a handful of mini slots per season, back-to-back on the same day. When the announcement goes out, the first people to reply usually fill it up. If you know you want one, get on the email list early.

Minis are also a decent first-time booking. Lower commitment than a full family session. Same studio, same retouching quality, just shorter.

What's included

Every session

Common questions

Frequently asked

Where is the studio, coming from Columbia?
My photography studio is located in the Pikesville area of Baltimore, MD, just about a 4 minutes drive off the 695. From Columbia, take US-29 N to I-70 E, then I-695 N to exit 22, and there is parking at the studio.
When are mini sessions available?
Christmas, Mother's Day, and fall. Specific dates are announced each season.
How long is a mini session?
Twenty minutes. Plan to arrive five minutes early.
How many images do I get?
A curated gallery of 8–12 retouched images.
Can I book a regular session instead?
Yes. If the theme isn't what you're looking for, book a standard family session.
How do I hear about upcoming mini dates?
Follow on Instagram or send me a note asking to be added to the mini-session email list.

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Get on the mini-session list.

Send your email and I'll notify you when the next seasonal mini day opens.