Prep Guide · Oct–early Nov
Your Fall Mini,
made easy.
The most-requested mini of the year. Gold and rust everywhere, sweater weather, golden hour at 5:30. Whether it's for the holiday card or just because — fall photos age the best of any season. Slots fill 60 days out.
Length
20 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
Vineyard · oak grove · pumpkin patch
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Chunky knits, suede, corduroy, wool
- ·Warm tones — rust, mustard, deep brown, cream
- ·Layer a jacket or shawl you can pull off
Maybe Skip
- ×Pastels or icy blues — they fight the warm light
- ×Bright white tops near pumpkin patches
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
How early should I book?
Slots fill 60 days out. Book in August for prime October weekends.
Do you provide pumpkins?
For curated sets, yes. For your own backyard or a public patch, bring a few props if you want.
What about cold weather?
Layer up — chunky knit + denim jacket. We move fast and shoot hot drink frames.
What's included