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Indianapolis Area Mini Sessions

15-Minute Mini sessions for every Season

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Looking for a mini session photographer who will capture your heart in little ways all year?

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Holiday Minis Near YOU

All Minis last up to 15 minutes and include a full proofing gallery where you choose your favorite 5 hand edited images. Optional upgrades are also available! 2025 Fall Minis are full- book your Holiday Mini Today!

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Nov 1, 2 + 7

Merry + Bright snow minis
A woman and a young boy are petting a brown horse inside a decorated barn with Christmas lights and a Christmas tree in the background.
Saddle Up || Horse Barn Minis
A collage of 12 holiday-themed photos with a family and children inside white boxes decorated with colorful paper crafts and ornaments, featuring Christmas decorations and playful poses.
"Deck the Box" Christmas Session
Decorated holiday space with Christmas tree, striped ribbons, wrapped presents, a white vintage loveseat, and a green velvet bench, all set against a white wall with black and white striped accents.
"Wrapped Glam" Studio Minis
Holiday Mini Session, family of 4 laughing at at Dulls Tree Farm in Thorntown Indiana by the heart narrative

Nov 1, 2 + 7

Dulls Tree Farm Holiday Minis

The Questions

  • Minis are short, themed with a special set or location in mind that focuses on your family’s love. They take place throughout the year only on select dates and time slots.

  • Most sessions last 15 Minutes- Perfect for kids who lose interest quickly- but don't worry- you'll get PLENTY of images to choose from!

  • Because of the short time frame, minis are ideal for couples, seniors, siblings, or immediate families- no extended family.

  • All of my families have exclusive access to Style + Select- my virtual styling service that takes all the guesswork out of purchasing your outfits.

  • YES! I deliver to your email a custom gallery with ALL of the best images for YOU to choose your favorite 5 from. Can’t decide? Upgrades are available!

  • It depends on the setting and the vibe I'm dreaming each time- I always aim for an joyful mix of natural candid + portraiture- a little something for everyone.

  • There are a lot of variable factors that play into mini sessions. Generally, cost is raised for mini sessions with a lot of overhead (location rental, sets, assistants, etc), and/or mini sessions that are in high demand.

  • If you book 3 sessions with me in the same calendar year, ALL of your sessions will automatically receive an all image upgrade.

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  • Studio Holiday Mini Session Review || The Heart Narrative

    Recommend 10/10! Just recently had our first mini session with Lauren and captured my family (husband and 4 kids) and I beautifully!

    Katie E.

  • Lauren did a wonderful job on our Christmas photos! She is such a sweet and loving person. She was very professional and made sure to delivered our photos on time. I highly recommend her.

    Gail T.

  • Valentines Minis in Indianapolis || The Heart Narrative Review

    Lauren (and her family) are truly amazing!! Lauren did our newborn photos, Christmas photos, and Valentine Mini photos! She has wonderful experience with kiddos and babies alike-and is very dedicated to her clients. I HIGHLY recommend her for ALL your photo dreams! ❤️ She is our photographer for life! We LOVE her!!!

    Valerie S.

  • The Heart Narrative Christmas Mini Review Studio

    We did a 15 minute mini session for Christmas cards and couldn't be happier. Our 2 year old went in nervous and our 3 month old was ready for a nap. But Lauren worked a miracle and we have so many great photos to choose from.

    Veronica R.

  • Fall Mini Session Review | Westfield Minis | The HEart Narrative

    We had a wonderful experience with Lauren doing a mini session with our toddler. Great family photographer!

    Erin G.

  • Summer Mini Session Review | Indianapolis family Mini session, the heart narrative

    Lauren is absolutely amazing! We’ve done three sessions with her over the past couple years. So it was an easy decision when we needed a photographer to capture a coming home session when our second arrives. Lauren has a knack for making your family feel at easy in front of the lens. She is talented at capturing emotion and the character of your family. Her mini sessions are a great value and the perfect number of photos. She is so creative in the props/settings that she uses without it feeling staged. She is also flexible with random extended family members and pets that you may bring to a session. I’d highly recommend Lauren to anyone looking for an outstanding photographer!

    Julie S.