Years back we had our Lovey and Stuffy Mini Sessions! They were such a hit and there were so many cute babies and young children that joined me at the studio with their special lovey’s, blankets or stuffed animals!  It was so special to see them all with something do dear to them and I was thinking every Momma should have a photo of their baby with something so special to them as a keepsake.  I thought I’d bring it back for more Momma’s to get these beautiful images of their babies.

The Lovey and Stuffy Mini Session Event is for any children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years old. Children will be photographed individually ONLY (meaning no siblings will be photographed together for this event) but there is no limit to how many children you can sign up for the event as long as they are immediate family/siblings.  I will aim to get at least 3 edited images to choose from for each child that participates. The theme is “Lovey/Stuffy” and we will have a night time set up — blue sky with stars and a white rug that matches for the floor.  Children will be photographed with their favorite blanket, lovey, stuffed animal or toy.  I recommend very simple, lighter clothing for this event such as pastels and whites.  All edited proofs will be delivered within 5-7 days in an online gallery and participants will submit an order form if they would like to order any digital files or printed products from their gallery.

The Lovey and Stuffy Mini Sessions are $25 and include a 5-10 minute session with the special night themed set up only.  Digital files and print packages will start at $25.  Please contact the studio for a full pricing list for this special event.

You do not have to choose your package until after you receive your proofs but please note the minimum amount you will spend for this event is $25 (after your session fee is paid).  In order to book your session, you must sign a portrait agreement and provide a $25 payment.   Your space is not officially booked until these 2 items have been received by Just Peachy Photography (you will have 48 hours to return payment and portrait agreement due to limited availability).  Proofs will be sent to all participants within 7-10 days of the event so that you can receive your images in a timely manner.

Lovey and Stuffy Mini Session Event 

Saturday, September 24th, 2022 by appointment only  (bold times are available and times in parenthesis are pending). ONE SPOT LEFT!!!

Morning Times Available:  10:20am

If you cannot make it to your session, you may get someone else to take your place. Deposits are nonrefundable due to the nature of the event and limited spaces.

Once you have contacted us with your preferred time, I’ll email you a link for the contract.  The payment can be made online after the contract has been submitted.  Thank you!

***No Just Peachy Photography “credits” can be used for this event until after the $25 payment has been received.  Please contact Erika at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com
OR 224-801-1680 for more details!

Book your session by clicking on the photo below!

Some favorites from the past years:

Fall is on the way and that means it is time for our Fall Mini Sessions! We will be starting to see pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales, pumpkin spiced lattes and pumpkin themed-well everything! It is a fun time of year and there are so many things to do as a family! I think one of my favorite activities is apple picking but I’m always looking for new events to take my kids to. It is also my favorite time of year to update my family’s portraits since it is just so beautiful with the changing leaves and fall clothing is always so cozy too!

Fall Family Mini Sessions 2021 are meant for families that just want a few updated portraits for their holiday cards or for their home.  They are very quick and are not as customized to each family as our private petite and sigature sessions offered to our clients. 

The location will be in or near Palatine but selected closer to the event dates as I like to see how the leaves are changing and find the perfect location that is easy to access but also gives me a nice variety of lighting and colors to work with. I cannot predict when the leaves will change but they always are fun sessions and whether it is a little warmer or cooler, I always get beautiful portraits for my clients!

Details:  $200 price includes a 10 minute mini session, 10+ images to choose from in an online gallery, 6 digital files in color and black and white with full print release (can print unlimited copies in any size for personal use only) with the option to purchase more, up to 5 subjects (each additional subject of immediate family only is $15–sorry, no extended family for this event). I will offer a few product specials such as holiday cards and then all other products in our new product guide with be at a 10% discount.

Available Event Times below — Bold times are available and parenthesis means it is pending

Saturday, October 8th, 2022

Available times: 3:00pm-3:10pm, 3:10pm-3:20pm, 3:20pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm-3:40pm, 3:40pm-3:50pm, 3:50pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-4:10pm, 4:10pm-4:20pm, 4:20pm-4:30pm, 4:30pm-4:40pm, 4:40pm-4:50pm

Sunday, October 9th, 2022

Available times: 3:00pm-3:10pm, 3:10pm-3:20pm, 3:20pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm-3:40pm, 3:40pm-3:50pm, 3:50pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-4:10pm, 4:10pm-4:20pm, 4:20pm-4:30pm, 4:30pm-4:40pm, 4:40pm-4:50pm

Saturday, October 15th

Available times: BOOKED!

Sunday, October 16th

Available times: 3:00pm-3:10pm, 3:10pm-3:20pm, 3:20pm-3:30pm, 3:30pm-3:40pm, 3:40pm-3:50pm, 3:50pm-4:00pm, 4:00pm-4:10pm, 4:10pm-4:20pm, 4:20pm-4:30pm, 4:30pm-4:40pm, 4:40pm-4:50pm

In order to book, first click on the photo below to select your event time and make your payment. Then once payment is received, I will send you the contract to sign to officially secure your booking. If you cannot make it to your session, you may get someone else to take your place. Payments are nonrefundable due to the nature of the event and limited spaces. 

Some favorites from last year!

Event Date #1:   Wednesday, August 10th  (available times in bold print, parenthesis are pending times)

Times Available:   6:15pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-6:45pm, 6:45pm-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:15pm

Location :  Lake Zurich

Cost:  $250  — This includes a 10-15 minute session with family and children (up to 5 members included), $15 for each additional family member–immediate family only–no extended family members), 10+ fully edited proofs in an online gallery, 6 digital files in color and black and white with full print release.  Option to purchase additional digital files at $25 each or $100 extra for full gallery.  Also option to purchase custom printed products.

Event Date #2:   Saturday, August 13th (available times in bold print, parenthesis are pending times)

Times Available:    6:15pm-6:30pm, 6:30pm-6:45pm, 6:45pm-7:00pm, 7:00pm-7:15pm

Location :  Lake Zurich

Cost:  $250  — This includes a 10-15 minute session with family and children (up to 5 members included), $15 for each additional family member–immediate family only–no extended family members), 10-12 fully edited proofs in an online gallery, 6 digital files in color and black and white with full print release.  Option to purchase additional digital files at $25 each or $100 extra for full gallery.  Also option to purchase custom printed products.

Due to the nature of this special event and limited spaces, no refunds will be issued.  If you book a session and cannot make it, you are responsible for selling the session to another interested party.   In the case of inclement weather, I will contact you to reschedule our session as soon as possible or you can use as a credit to a future session.  Online proof galleries will be available to view in about 7-14 days after your session.  All participants will be sent a link to view their proofs and will have to submit a short online order form to complete their order.

Below are some favorites from past beach minis. I look forward to doing these again!

The First Communion Mini Session event is for children who just made their First Communion and want a keepsake of their special event! Parents spend time and money on the beautiful dresses, suits and accessories and I would love to take some beautiful portraits of your children for you to remember forever.

Saturday, July 23rd available times: 10:00am, 10:10am, 10:20am, 10:30am

If you would like to book a session above, please email the studio at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com with the date, time and your child’s name.

If you did not schedule a Daddy and Me or Mommy and Me Session, you can schedule one before or after the times listed above. Contact the studio for details or to set up a time for this last opportunity for a mini session. This is the last chance on Mommy and Me and Daddy and Me Mini Sessions. See details on our Mommy and Me Mini Session HERE and our Daddy and Me Mini Sessions HERE.

After a 2 year break from Covid, Just Peachy Photography will be hosting our FREE anniversary mini sessions 2022 event to celebrate our 12th year in business (anniversary is in February). It will be by appointment only so email or call us with your preferred time.  This is a thank you for our current and past clients as well as a welcome to new clients to try out our services! I’m excited to offer it again and have a fun summer theme backdrop this year!

Saturday, July 16th from 9:00am-12:00pm  (available times in bold print and times in parenthesis are pending)  

Times Available:  9:00am, 9:05am, 9:10am, 9:15am, 9:20am, 9:25am, 9:30am, 9:35am, 9:40am, 9:45am, 9:50am, 9:55am, (10:00am), 10:05am, 10:10am, 10:15am, 10:20am, 10:25am, 10:30am, 10:35am, 10:40am, 10:45am, 10:50am, 10:55am, 11:00am, 11:05am, 11:10am, 11:15am, 11:20am, 11:25am, (11:30am), (11:35am), 11:40am, 11:45am, 11:50am, 11:55am

The free session is for any children between the ages of 4 months and 5 years old.  They must be able to hold head up unassisted.  Children will be photographed individually but there is no limit to how many children you can sign up for the event. The theme is “Summer Surfing” and children would look best in lighter colors and fun patterns. I will have some sand pails and shovels and other “peachy” props for kids to hold or to sit next to them. I recommend “beachy” style clothing like fun bathing suits/swimwear, cute shorts outfits, sunglasses, hats (nothing too big), etc.  All edited proofs will be delivered within 7-10 days in an online gallery and participants will submit an order form if they would like to order any digital files or printed products from their gallery.

Digital files will be $25 each and include high resolution image in color and black and white and there will be packages for multiple files purchased.  Low cost prints are available to those who purchase digital files from the event.  Also other custom printed products available will be available for this event.   Contact the studio at Erika@justpeachyphotog.com or 224-801-1680 for details!  

YOU CAN USE THIS LINK TO SIGN UP FOR THIS FREE EVENT! PLEASE PUT THE NAME AND AGE OF YOUR CHILD IN THE “MESSAGE” SPACE OF THE FORM. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK AVAILABLE TIMES IN BOLD ABOVE. THANK YOU!

In order to keep everyone healthy and safe, only client being photographed may enter the studio at one time. There is a waiting area outside of the studio for anyone that is waiting for their session. It is preferred that one adult accompanies children into the studio as well.

Please only sign up if you are able to attend this event as it allows me to continue these free events in the future! Once you have contacted us with your preferred time, I’ll email you a link for the contract and invoice as soon as I can. Thank you!