MARATHON VS PRIVATE

I often get asked what is the difference between a marathon session and a private session - I’M HERE TO TELL YA!

Way too often do clients take a peek at the marathon schedule, realize it doesn’t match up with their calendar and decide to skip their family session for the year; or worst - hire a different photographer. This is a friendly reminder that you can book a session with me ANYTIME!!! I offer both mini-marathon session dates as well as private sessions in all difference sizes. Read on for all the info!

What is a mini-marathon? GREAT QUESTION! A mini-marathon is a day full of quick sessions, set at a discounted rate to encourage families to book more than 1 within the calendar year. I, the photographer, choose the date of the marathon and the location. You, the client, choose the time slot and simply show up ready to smile! Mini-marathon sessions are often themed - “spring mini-marathon”, “apple tree mini-marathon”, “holiday mini-marathon” - giving each one it’s own vibe.

Mini-marathon sessions last 20 minutes and yield 5 digitals images for you to choose. Your gallery will have more than 5 images, you will have the opportunity to purchase more images or the entire gallery. Mini-marathons are $250, with a $99 deposit required to secure your time slot at time of booking. Sessions include up to 4 people, each extra person is $50 +2 digitals. This is our cheapest investment, encouraging families to do more than 1 session a year to ensure you are capturing all the important memories and milestones.

What is a private session? I truly though you would never ask! Private sessions are exactly that - PRIVATE! It’s a choose your own adventure situation! Private sessions are offered to anyone who wants or needs something outside the mini-marathon dates. Maybe it’s a scheduling issue, maybe you need more than 20 minutes in front of the camera, or maybe you have a specific location and vibe in mind that you really want to make happen - WE CAN DO IT! When booking a private session, you choose the date and you choose the location. I am always here to help with location suggestions to bring your vision to life.

There are 3 different private sessions offered : mini, full, and extended. Private mini sessions are $325, 30 minutes of shooting, with 5 digital images. Full sessions are $425, 45 minutes of shooting, with 10 digital images. Both mini and private sessions include up to 4 people, each extra person is $50 +2 digitals. Extended sessions are meant for extended or large families - $700, 60 minutes of shooting, with 20 digital images, up to 10 people included.

Have more questions regarding sessions? Send me an email steph@stephaniebphoto.com and let’s chat!