


Mini Sessions
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.
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!

The format
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.

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