Oahu Photographer Mini Sessions

Oahu photographer mini session at Lanikai Beach by Alison Bell, Photographer

Oahu Photographer Mini Sessions

Oahu photographer mini sessions can be organized in so many different ways. Photographers on the island host them for a number of reasons:

  • Offer a more affordable photography experience with less shoot time
  • To maximize time by scheduling several families back to back
  • To increase bookings during slower seasons

For me, I like to host mini sessions in an effort to provide a high value and to maximize time! A fabulous sunset doesn’t last for long and mini sessions are the only way to photograph more than one family at a time.

How Mini Sessions work

I offer mini sessions just a few times a year – about once per quarter, but sometimes more frequently in the fall. I pick the location, date and time slots.

I schedule 3-4 families back to back for the beach, and up to 6 families back to back for a more forgiving mountain location like Kualoa Regional Park.

Dates for mini sessions are first announced to my Waitlist. Dates and booking links are sent to them first with at least 48 hour lead team before announcing on my website, or socials.

Make sure you’re on the Waitlist and drag those emails to your primary inbox so you don’t miss anything!

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Have you thought about family photos while you’re in Hawai’i?

Its photo season year-round here in Hawaii and I want you to take advantage of it!

Take home the bright skies, warm air and blue water to relive it over and over because you’ll never experience this place with the kids these ages ever again.

This is your one shot. Take it!

As the ringleader of my own 4 boy circus, I know how hard getting family photos can be. I’m here to change that.

If I could dress your kids and literally hang your family photos on your walls, I would …but I can’t, so I do just about everything else in between. That’s why I take the time to hold your hand from start to finish.

Because what good are family photos if your kids never see them?

I only accept two families a week, so if you have dates, reach out to Alison Bell, Photographer now.

What to wear for Beach photos FREE guide by Alison Bell, photographer

What you wear matters

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I tried to avoid it for years. But the fact is it matters. 

It may not make or break the anything, but planning out the details of undergarments, colors and movement will go a long way to a great experience and even better photos!

Get every tip, trick, and clothing idea I have from 12 years experience all in one place.

BEACH GUIDE graphic by Alison Bell, Photographer

Mini sessions are 15-20 minute sessions

More time does not equal more value. More time never made anyone cry less, or have more fun! Whether your kids are grown and cooperative, or super young and uncooperative, its perfect for simple updated family photos, cake smash, maternity, high school seniors, milestones, or Christmas card shots!

Mini sessions are the perfect fit.

Yes! 15 minutes is enough!

More time is not more value. My mission is to leave you asking, “That’s it?!”

Fast. Fun. Done.

Dad is going to be pleased and you’re going to be shocked I got so many happy faces so quickly!

They happen at pre-determined dates and locations.

Get on the Waitlist now to get them in your inbox as soon as they’re released! Be sure to drag it to your primary inbox so you don’t miss it!

Mini sessions happen roughly once a quarter, sometimes more often in the busy seasons.

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Hi I’m Alison, your chaos coordinator, family photographer in O’ahu Hawai’i.

As the ringleader of my own 4 boy circus, I know how hard getting family photos can be.

If I could dress your kids and literally hang your family photos on your walls, I would.

…but I can’t, so I do just about everything else in between.

That’s why I take the time to hold your hand from start to finish.

Because what good are family photos if your kids never see them?

Oahu Photographer Mini Session at Kualoa Regional Park

kualoa regional park family photos12 scaled by Alison Bell, Photographer
Kualoa Regional Park Oahu Hawaii family photos by Alison Bell, PHotographer
Oahu photographer mini session at Kualoa Regional Park by Alison Bell, Photographer

Oahu Photographer Mini Session at Lanikai Beach

Oahu photographer mini session at Lanikai Beach by Alison Bell, Photographer
Oahu photographer mini session at Lanikai Beach by Alison Bell, Photographer
Oahu photographer mini session at Lanikai Beach by Alison Bell, Photographer

Hawaii Family Photography

Oahu photographer mini session in hawaii by alison bell photographer
Oahu photographer mini session in hawaii by alison bell photographer

I find joy in chaos. The louder, the better!

I'm a USMC spouse, South Carolina native, recovering homeschool mama of a 4 boy circus. They've taught me the most important facet of family photography: KEEP IT FUN!

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I find joy in chaos. The louder, the better!

I'm a USMC spouse, South Carolina native, recovering homeschool mama of a 4 boy circus.

They've taught me the most important facet of family photography: KEEP IT FUN!

hey, I'm Alison!

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