While newborn sessions are popular for a reason (hello, adorable infants) I might love sessions with toddlers even more. This mini-session with P and her parents was the perfect way to catch this fleeting stage of her life, and I love how the photos turned out!

Family Mini-Sessions on Film

This family mini-session at Loch Raven Reservoir was so much fun. Little P was incredibly fascinated by my camera, giving us some absolutely adorable photos. She was a trooper during this sunset session, happy to give Mom and Dad hugs and play with the leaves. Of course, I also snuck in some photos of just Mom and Dad! Parenthood is such an important part of your relationship and one I love documenting.

One of the most fun parts of being a film photographer is choosing what film and camera combinations to use during my sessions for the best result. For this mini-session I decided on a 35mm lens on my Canon AE-1 with Kodak Portra 400 film. This gave us 36 exposures with beautiful warm tones, perfect for this gorgeous fall day. It gives a very fine grain to the images and medium contrast, making it a super popular film type.

Looking for a quick session for your family for a birthday or holiday photos? A film mini-session is the perfect option.