I am not a fan of “traditional” mini sessions (the ones that are 10-15 min) as its not something that I feel can get you great results with my style of photography. However, shorter sessions can work for various reasons.
Time. They are quicker than my usual 1-2 hour sessions. While I think most kids could benefit from more time warming up, or if there is a meltdown, its hard to turn it around quickly. But. Short sessions can still be GREAT. Some kids have short attention span and can only participate and listen to directions for so long. Same applies to husbands. If you are truly looking for just SOME photos for example holiday cards this can be a great way to get them.
Fast. These sessions move with a fast pace. We don’t have time to move through many locations. But, we do have time to throw kids in the air, snuggle and get as many posses as possible in that 30 minute session. For the kids who can’t stand still who have wiggles -these short sessions are perfect!
Price. This is the number one reason I offer these type of sessions. I want photography to be affordable to everyone, but it’s not something that everyone can splurge for. However, I believe photos are important for you and for your kids as they grow so fast!