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Fall Mini Sessions for Families

san francisco

Hear me out — sometimes you don’t need a full hour of photos.
(I know, I know… I probably shouldn’t say that as a photographer!)

But as a mom, I totally get it. Sometimes your kids only have 15 minutes in them. You just want to update the hallway frames or grab a few glowy sunset photos before bedtime hits. And that’s okay!

There are seasons for long, storytelling sessions that capture every little detail of your family. And there are seasons where 15 minutes, at one location, on one date, is exactly what you need.

That’s why I offer mini sessions every fall — quick, beautiful, low-stress photos for families who want to capture the moment without overthinking it.

Short & Sweet Sessions for Busy Families

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what
is a mini session?

Mini sessions are like pop-up photo days I host in the fall — one location, one date, and several families back-to-back. I choose gorgeous, accessible Bay Area spots with amazing light (and just a touch of San Francisco magic).

Each session is short, fun, and perfectly timed for families with full schedules and tiny attention spans.

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15 minutes at one pre-selected location
Ideal for up to 5 people
Gallery: 15–30 edited images
Includes: 5 downloads
Full gallery add-on: +$200 in advanced, $250 after gallery delivery
Delivery: within 3 weeks (rush option: 3 days for $200)
$500 ($475 for returning clients)
$400 for associate mini session

what's included:

Baker Beach

September 18, 2026 | PM

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Golden Gate Bridge

September 27, 2026 | PM

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Fort Funston

October 2, 2026 | AM

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GGP- Metson Lake

October 10, 2026 | AM

Lover's Lane

October 17,2026 | AM

Palace of Fine Arts

October 24, 2026 | AM

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Associate Session

Meet the team

In case you missed it, our family grew by two this year! In July 2026, we welcomed twins to the Jones family, making us a family of six.

Because I'll be on maternity leave through September, Shannon Gaona will be photographing two of this year's mini session dates. I trust her completely—she even photographed our own maternity session this year! I know she'll take wonderful care of your family, too.

You'll still receive the full Alyx Jones Photography experience. I'll be handling all communication, planning, editing, and gallery delivery. Shannon simply gets to show up, have fun with your family, and capture all the beautiful moments while I soak up these precious months with my babies.

Take a peek at our maternity gallery below to see some of the beautiful moments Shannon captured for our family.