Parents kissing their baby’s head while holding her close, wrapped in glowing Christmas lights

A festive session with Sara

Holiday Minis

$249 · 20 minutes · 15–20 edited photos
Delivered within 7 days

Join Sara at Union Station in St. Louis or Eckert’s Belleville Farm in Illinois for holiday cards and family photographs.

Choose your location

$100 to reserve · Remaining $149 charged automatically the day before your session when authorized at checkout.

Session20 minutesCollection$249To reserve$100

A little season, kept forever

A little time together for the holidays.

Mini sessions are short, relaxed, and planned around one beautiful setting. Sara will guide you the whole way, so you can spend less time wondering what to do and more time being together.

  • 20 minutes with Sara
  • One seasonal location or set
  • 15–20 edited photographs
  • Gallery delivered within 7 days after your session
  • Private online gallery

$249 total · $100 to reserve.
When you authorize automatic payment at checkout, the remaining $149 is charged to your saved payment method the day before your session, Central time. Otherwise, the balance is due before photography begins on your session date. Pay in full at booking and no further payment is due.

Your setting, your choice. Explore the locations below, then choose a date and time at your favorite setting.

Session locations · Soonest availability first

Choose your location.
Find your time.

Pick a time at your favorite location below, then continue to your details and agreement. All times are Central.

  1. 1 Choose a location
  2. 2 Pick a date & time
  3. 3 Complete your booking

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Location previews show the setting; foliage and seasonal decorations may vary. Your booking will include the meeting details. All session times are Central.

From opening to gallery

Three simple steps

  1. 01

    Pick your opening

    Choose an available date and time directly from the live calendar.

  2. 02

    Reserve it

    Share your details and pay the $100 retainer securely through Stripe.

  3. 03

    Show up together

    Sara will guide the session and deliver your finished gallery online.

Good to know

Before you book

Who are mini sessions for?

Families, couples, maternity, children, or anyone who wants a shorter seasonal session.

When is the remaining balance due?

The $100 retainer saves your time. If you authorize automatic collection at checkout, the remaining balance is charged the day before your session, Central time. Otherwise, it is due before photography begins on your session date.

Can I choose my time?

Yes. The booking page shows Sara's live openings. Once a time is paid for, it is removed from availability.

What should we wear?

Start with one or two favorite colors and build around comfortable neutrals. Our Fall & Holiday Style Guide has palettes, outfit examples, and a preparation checklist.

What if I need more time?

Choose a Portrait or Story Session if you want more variety, more people, or a slower pace.

Before you reserve

Your session, clearly.

Session
20 minutes · $249 total
At booking
$100 retainer, or pay in full
Remaining balance
$149 charged automatically to your saved payment method the day before your session, Central time, when authorized at checkout. Otherwise, the balance is due before photography begins. No remaining payment if you pay in full.
Edited photographs
15–20 photographs
Gallery delivery
Your professionally edited photographs are delivered by email through a private Pic-Time gallery for viewing and downloading. Delivery within 7 days after your session.
Location
The booking calendar shows the assigned venue and address. If it says Location TBD, confirm the meeting details with Sara before your session.
Changes and cancellations

Cancellation and rescheduling are governed by the terms of your signed photography contract. Please review your contract and contact Sara by email or text to request a change.

bookings@smshoots.com · 618-823-6514

Weather

If weather makes the planned session unsafe or impractical, contact Sara to confirm a suitable time or location before travelling.

Holiday Minis

Save a little piece
of this season.

$249 · 20 minutes · $100 retainer

Choose your time