Created for busy people who still want to remember everything
Mini sessions built for busy lives & stillness that sticks
This season of life is already full. There's no denying it.
You’re juggling back to school drop-offs, soccer games, birthday parties, early meetings, late emails... and somewhere in the middle of all that, you still want to remember how it feels right now. Not just what it looks like.
But the thought of finding a photographer, coordinating outfits, picking a location, and carving out a whole afternoon? It’s enough to make you put it off for another year.
That’s exactly why my holiday mini sessions were created. 15 minutes. One easy booking process. A full experience designed around your busy life & to capture the moments you never want to forget.
I’ve thought through all the details so you don’t have to.
All you have to do is check your calendar & show up!
"Every shot felt natural, heartfelt, and like a memory frozen in time"
- The Heckner Family
5 hand edited, high-resolution images included
Full proofing gallery of 30 images available for additional purchase
Pre-selected location + time (you choose from what’s available)
Up to 5 people included (additional $25/person)
5 day turnaround time
Style guide & prep email delivered post booking
A session crafted with heart, hospitality, and high attention to detail
mini session
$275 investment
2025 holiday mini session package
upgrades
your gallery, your way
After your session, you'll receive a curated proofing gallery of your best moments—each one thoughtfully edited with my signature style.
Your session includes 5 images, but many families fall in love with more. If you'd like to keep additional photos, you'll have the option to select from a variety of gallery upgrade collections. The entire experience is designed to give you flexibility and ease—so you walk away with the moments that matter most to you.
every image tells a story, you decide which ones to hold onto
all the details for booking
mini session dates & locations
This park is tucked behind 64th St and Thunderbird and is perfect for families that want interactive portraits. Sandpiper has a large grassy field, tons of shade, and the prettiest trees that line the park giving you the perfect backdrop with more life than the usual desert landscape. This spot is also perfect if you want to bring your dog or your littles to have space to roam!
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October 18th at Sandpiper Park
Located in North Phoenix
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Usery Mountain Park is one of my favorite desert locations to get the perfect golden hour backdrop! The spot I will take you to features tall Saguaros & lush greenery to give you that classic Phoenix desert feel.
There is a $7 park entrance fee that you will have to pay to get inside the park not included in your session cost. You will pay that at the entrance gate the the park.
option number two
October 25th at Usery Mountain Park
Located in Mesa
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This spot is such a hidden gem that gets you right up close to the Salt River & offers an eclectic spot for multiple backdrops. This location is perfect if you're wanting that "off the beaten path" feel but is easy to get to & has lots of landscape variety for interactive photos of you with your loved ones.
option number three
November 1st at Water Users
Located down by the Salt River
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This next desert location is another personal favorite because it gives a different vibe with the large boulders as the main backdrop. There are 2 quaint spots I will take you to so you get a couple different backdrop options. One with the boulders as the backdrop & one showcasing taller Saguaros in the background for more of a classic desert feel.
option number four
November 15th at Browns Ranch
Located in North Scottsdale
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Butcher Jones is the most eclectic location of the 5 because it offers a bank right along the water with Saguaro cacti in the background, stunning lush green trees draping for a more lively backdrop, and a vibrant grassy area with a tall Mesquite tree in the background. You will be able to choose your backdrop at this spot! A $7 Tonto Pass is required to be purchased at the kiosk for utilizing this spot.
option number five
November 16th at Butcher Jones
Located along Saguaro Lake
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early morning family session at papago park
golden hour family session on sullivan's island
foggy morning family session on daniel island
sunset maternity session at the superstitions
evening family session on lake michigan
how to book your session
step number one
step number one
Choose Your Date & Location
Browse the available spots and submit a request for your preferred session time.
step number two
step number two
Check Your Inbox
Within 24 hours, I’ll send a personalized proposal with all your session details.
step number three
step number three
Secure Your Session
Once you receive the proposal, you’ll have 24 hours to complete booking by signing the contract and submitting your 40% non-refundable retainer. If you don't complete your booking in that time window, then your requested spot will be released for others to book.
step number four
step number four
You're In!
Once booked, I’ll send over your style guide, session prep info, and everything you need to show up feeling confident and excited for your session!
"Every shot felt natural, heartfelt, and like a memory frozen in time"
We had the most amazing experience with Kaylie during our fall beach shoot! From start to finish, she made the entire process effortless and enjoyable. She has a true gift—not only did she capture the most stunning photos of our family, but she also made us feel completely at ease in front of the camera.
She was especially wonderful with our son (not easy with a toddler) keeping him engaged and happy throughout the session. The final images were absolutely breathtaking—every shot felt natural, heartfelt, and like a memory frozen in time. We will cherish these photos for a lifetime! Kaylie is an incredibly talented photographer, highly recommend!
"She makes my family feel so comfortable taking pictures"
I’ve have had Kaylie take our family pictures for the last two years, and I am absolutely obsessed with her. She is easy to communicate with, super fun to be around, and her turnaround when it comes to getting pictures back to you is incredibly quick. I love Kaylie and she makes my family feel so comfortable taking pictures which we normally aren’t so we will definitely use her with our family pictures in the future!
"We love the beautiful photos of our family that Kaylie took"
Kaylie made our family feel so comfortable. She was playful and light with our toddler, and captured the sweetest candid images of her - no small feat! We love the beautiful photos of our family that Kaylie took, and cherish those memories!
"Kaylie's photos captured our family's love & light effortlessly"
Kaylie’s photos captured our families love and light effortlessly. Her talent shines through her vision and we are forever grateful for the memories she created for our family. We couldn’t recommend working with her more! She is not only so lovely, but also professional! It was a pleasure. 10/10
"She was personable, professional, and made us feel so comfortable"
Kaylie did our photography session in AZ with two toddlers and four crazier adults and it was so fun! She was personable, professional, and made us feel so comfortable. We framed a lot of the photos and gave them as gifts for the family! Such a great experience.
hey hey, i'm kaylie!
a detail-oriented & energetic photographer
A wedding and portrait photographer based in Arizona with Charleston, South Carolina roots and a heart that’s always been drawn to people and their stories. I started photographing clients back in 2018, but I’ve had a camera in my hand since 2013. After six years working in hospitality, I learned quickly that my passion wasn’t just capturing beauty, it was making people feel seen, taken care of, and celebrated while doing it.
My sessions are known for being laid-back, fun, and personal. Because let’s be honest: the thought of scheduling a session on top of everything else you’ve got going on? It can feel like just another task on the list. But my job is to make sure it doesn’t.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
These fall mini sessions are built for busy lives like yours—with all the little details already thought through so you don’t have to worry about a thing. You just check your calendar, book your spot, and show up. I’ll take it from there.
You still get the timeless, frame-worthy photos you came for. But you also get a smooth, joyful experience that feels like it was created just for your family. And because I believe your moments matter deeply—no matter how short the session—I’ve designed this entire process to give you both: efficiency and emotion. High value, low stress. Warm light, real connection, and images that feel like memories.
Whether this is your first session with me or you've been in front of my lens before, I’m so grateful you're here. I can't wait to photograph you this fall.
"One day, you’ll look back at these images and see more than just photos—you’ll see a life filled with meaning."
