Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in our industry: pricing your mini sessions.

If you’ve ever sat there trying to figure out what to charge, maybe scrolling Instagram or Facebook groups to see what everyone else is doing….I see you. I’ve been there. And I know how stressful it feels when you’re trying to land on a number that feels fair, profitable, and doesn’t scare people away.

Here’s the truth… Mini sessions aren’t magically profitable just because they’re short. If you’re not pricing with intention, they can end up being way more work than they’re worth.

That was me for a long time - I used to throw minis on my calendar whenever I had a free evening, charge what felt right, and hope I’d booked enough to make it worth it. Spoiler alert: most of the time, it wasn’t worth it.

It wasn’t until I got serious about treating my minis like a real part of my business, not just a seasonal hustle or a fun little extra, that things started to shift. And it all started with pricing.

The Real Reason Your Minis Might Be Draining You

If you’re walking away from mini sessions feeling overworked and underpaid, it’s probably not because you’re doing something wrong. It’s because no one taught you how to approach them with strategy.

I know how tempting it is to look around and try to match what others are charging. I’ve done it. But what works for someone else’s business might not work for yours. You have your own schedule, your own goals, your own experience, Your own unique talent, and your own capacity. Your pricing should reflect that.

Once I stopped guessing and started building my prices around my reality, everything changed. I stopped feeling like I needed to cram in 30 sessions just to break even. I stopped doubting my value. And I started actually making money from my minis.

What Helped Me Get There (And What Can Help You Too)

I needed a way to look at my pricing that felt simple and clear. Not overwhelming. Not math-heavy. Not based on someone else's version of success. That’s why I created the Mini Session Pricing Cheatsheet.

It’s a free guide that walks you through how to set pricing that works for you. Not based on what someone on Instagram is charging. Not a number pulled from the air. A structure that actually supports your business and protects your energy.

It’s the exact approach I used when I was raising three babies, working full-time as an ER nurse, and trying to grow a photography business on the side. It helped me stop spinning in circles and start building something sustainable. And eventually, something scalable.