Fall and Holiday Outdoor Mini Sessions in West Chester, PA

It's that time again... mini sessions!  Tonight, I will be posting the signup for Mini Sessions.  Hopefully everyone will be home from activities and have the little ones in bed! 

The sessions are $325 plus tax, 15 minutes, and include 5 digital images. This year, I will have 4 sets of outdoor minis:

Early Fall Minis:
Saturday 10/3/26
Stroud Preserve - West Chester, PA
(Rain Date: Sunday 10/4/26)

Holiday Greenhouse Minis:
Tuesday 11/3/26 (Election Day; no school for West Chester!)
West Chester, PA
(Rain Date: TBD)

Tree Farm Minis:
Saturday 11/7/26
Yeager's Tree Farm - Phoenixville, PA
(Rain Date: Sunday 11/8/26)

Last Chance Fall Minis
Saturday 11/21/26
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden - Villanova, PA 
(Rain Date: Sunday 11/22/26) 

The signup will go live WEDNESDAY, September 23rd at 8:00 pm.  I will send an email to my newsletter subscribers with the link! 

I will also post the signup to my Clients & Friends Facebook group.  If you are a past client and not in that group, let me know!

I am using a new-ish booking system this year (it's the same one as last year).  You will choose which session you would like to book and then select your time.  It will prompt you to enter your contact information, sign the contract, and pay a deposit (via credit card).  Once the deposit is paid (50% of the session fee) and your contract is signed, your spot is reserved. 

The past few years, the spots have filled really quickly so make sure to set yourself a reminder!  If they look sold out, keep checking back incase a spot opens up.

I have a few more spots for my regular Petite and Classic Sessions.  If you are hoping for a full session this fall, make sure to send me an email!

I will also be doing some studio, daytime mini sessions and I'll send those out soon!  Some will be for your favorite little athletes (think dance, sports, etc portraits), some will be simple portrait sessions, and as we get closer to the holidays I am planning Holiday PJ Minis and a simple Christmas set!

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this year!

Studio Simply You Mini Sessions

Oh hello there! It’s only been five years or so since my last blog post. This year, I’m devoting some time to working on the business side of my business and on the list is blogging! For those who don’t know me, I’m a lifestyle documentary photographer in West Chester, PA. My favorite moments are the in-between moments and I love to capture them for you. I believe in capturing emotions and “realness.” When you look back at your pictures years from now, I want you to think, “oh, that was so Sophie!” or remember the feeling of those little hands on your face when they turned your head to talk to you.

This year, we have had a lot of changes in our family. One exciting thing is that I opened a studio in the borough of West Chester! I have been in business over 11 years and have been looking for the perfect space for about 2 years. I finally found it! The before and after transformation of this space is amazing and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!

I have two different spaces in the studio. I have a living room area that is perfect for lifestyle headshots, branding sessions, and newborn sessions. I will continue to offer in-home newborn sessions, but sometimes it works out better for you to come to me - especially if you are in the middle of a move, construction, or just feel more comfortable doing your session in a studio. I can also do family sessions in this space.

I also have a room perfect for portrait photography. This September, I am offering Simply You Mini Sessions. These sessions are on a white backdrop highlighting your child's unique personality; remember your child exactly as they are! Sessions take place at my studio in the borough of West Chester, PA. The session is $249 plus tax and includes 3 digital images (you will choose from a gallery of 15+ images). You can always purchase additional images, albums, or prints through your gallery.

These timeless photos are perfect for updated portraits of your children and will truly capture how you see them right now.

You can book a session right here on my webpage. If you don’t see a time that works for you, let me know!

I have an Open House for my studio this Friday, September 19th from 4:30-6:30 pm if you would like to come by to check out the space and say hello! I’m offering a complementary headshot as well. I can’t wait to see everyone!

Tree Farm Sessions Day 2 | West Chester, PA Family Photographer

We had our second day of Tree Farm Minis mid November and we had amazing weather.  It was so warm we were actually glowing ;)  I love doing these tree farm sessions and look forward to doing them every year!

Tree Farm Sessions Day 1 | Main Line Family Photographer

I did two days of tree farm sessions last year and they were so much fun!  A tree farm is a great, casual backdrop for Christmas cards and the kids always have so much fun.  We started mid day and I wrapped up right after sunset.  I can't wait to do these again this year :)

Tree Farm Mini Sessions Part 2 | Chester County & Main Line PA

The second half of my mini sessions did not disappoint.  I had so much fun capturing natural interactions and hearing all the giggles while the kids raced through the trees. The cutest little Santa even made an appearance as the sun set behind the trees.  It was a such great day!  Thank you to everyone who came out for my first ever mini sessions!!

Tree Farm Mini Sessions | Chester County & Main Line PA

Now that Christmas is over and cards are out, I wanted to share some more of my favorite pictures from the Tree Farm Mini Sessions that I held at the end of November. I had SO much fun doing these and hope to start doing them annually. Here is part one and I'll share part two tomorrow!