Limited fall mini drop
Sacramento Fall Minis
Sacramento weekends · Reno Oct 17 + 18 · San Francisco Nov 28 + 29
Oct 17 + 18: I'm in Reno. Fall minis at Chickadee Ridge, and no Sacramento sessions that weekend.
Nov 28 + 29, the weekend after Thanksgiving: I'm in San Francisco. Fall minis in the Presidio — $200 per session (includes a $15 travel fee), and no Sacramento sessions that weekend. I'll email the exact meeting spot after you book.
- $185per session
- 20minutes
- 5edited photos
5 sessions a day
Book your fall mini$75 reserves your session · photos back in 5 days
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The missing teeth. The death grip on that one toy. The weird little laugh they won't have forever. That's the stuff worth keeping.
Twenty minutes outside, in the warm, soft light just before sunset. I came up shooting concerts, so there's no stiff, say-cheese posing here: I give you a little direction, then I catch the real stuff. The laughing, the wiggling, the looking at each other.
I'm a Sacramento photographer who shoots families, couples, pets and everything in between, and these minis are for all of it. Bring the whole crew, your best friend, your dog, your bearded dragon, or just yourself. If you can get to a public park, you belong in the picture.
- Families
- Couples
- Kids
- Pets of every kind
- Friends
- Solo portraits
- Holiday card photos
Choose your day and time
Five sessions a day, timed backward from each day's sunset so you always get the warm light. Golden hour shifts earlier as fall goes on, so every date has its own times. Sacramento sessions are at Capitol Park. Pick a time, tell me who's coming, and reserve it with $75. Everything happens right here. Heads up: Oct 17 + 18 are in Reno, and Nov 28 + 29 (the weekend after Thanksgiving) are in San Francisco. No Sacramento sessions those weekends. Want a different location? Request one.
Sessions are 20 minutes. Times that are booked are crossed out. Sunset drops about an hour on Nov 1 when the clocks change, so those times jump earlier.
Every session is booked. Join the waitlist below and I'll email you first if a time opens up or a new date is added.
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Sold out dates can open up when plans change. Tell me which dates you'd take and I'll email you first. No payment now.
4 · Reserve it
Pay your $75 to lock in your time.
The $75 retainer is non-refundable and goes toward your $185 total. The remaining $110 is due before your session by Venmo, Zelle, or in cash at the end of your session. After you pay, I'll email your confirmation and the exact meeting spot.
Want me closer to you?
Don't see a spot that works? Request a location. If 5 or more families book, I'll come to you. Gather your friends, neighbors or school crew, tell me where you'd like to shoot, and I'll let you know once it's a go. Requesting is free and doesn't book anything.
Quick questions
Where does it happen?
Sacramento sessions are at Capitol Park. On Oct 17 and 18 the minis are in Reno at Chickadee Ridge. On Nov 28 and 29, the weekend after Thanksgiving, they're in San Francisco in the Presidio. I'll email the exact meeting spot and parking tips after you book.
Are there Sacramento sessions on Oct 17 + 18?
No. I'm in Reno that weekend shooting at Chickadee Ridge, so Sacramento is closed Oct 17 and 18. Sacramento sessions pick back up the next weekend.
Are there Sacramento sessions on Nov 28 + 29?
No. The weekend after Thanksgiving I'm in San Francisco shooting in the Presidio, so Sacramento is closed Nov 28 and 29. I'll email the exact meeting spot before your session.
Can I request a location?
Yes. Use the Request a location button. If 5 or more families book at your location, I'll come to you.
Who can book a fall mini?
Families, couples, kids of any age, grandparents, friends, solo portraits and holiday card photos, with or without pets.
Can we bring our pet?
Yes, at no extra charge, and not just dogs. Cats, bunnies, birds, bearded dragons, snakes: any animal that's allowed in a public park is welcome. Dogs stay leashed the whole time (I edit the leash out of your photos). Smaller animals come in your arms, on a harness, or in a carrier between shots. Bring treats, and tell me about your crew in the form so I can plan around them.
Why are the times different on each day?
I build every session backward from sunset so the last one finishes while there's still good light under the trees. That's why you won't see the same times all fall: sunset moves earlier each week (and about an hour earlier when the clocks change on Nov 1), so each date gets its own schedule and the warmest light lands in the later slots.
What should we wear?
Whatever feels like you. Comfortable layers work well for fall, and colors that sit nicely together look better than perfectly matching outfits. Skip big logos if you can.
What if the weather's bad?
If the weather turns, we'll reschedule at no cost to you. Your $75 retainer carries over to the new date; it isn't refunded for weather. If the forecast looks rough, I'll reach out two days before.
When do I get my photos?
Five edited high-resolution photos, delivered within five days of your session as a direct download link. Want more? Extra edited photos are $10 each.
How does payment work?
The session is $185 ($200 for San Francisco sessions, which includes a $15 travel fee). A $75 non-refundable retainer reserves your time and goes toward the total. The remaining balance ($110, or $125 for San Francisco) is due before your session by Venmo, Zelle, or in cash at the end of your session.
Can I print and share my photos?
Yes. They're yours to share and print for personal use. Please don't sell them or alter the edits. I may share sessions on my portfolio and social media. Tell me if you'd rather I didn't.
How many people can come?
Up to 10 people per session.
Can I reschedule, or what if we're late?
You can reschedule if you let me know at least 24 hours before your session. A late arrival costs $30, and I'll fit you in at the next break in the schedule. If you don't show up, you lose your $75 retainer.
Is there a travel fee for Reno?
No. The Reno sessions on Oct 17 + 18 cost the same $185.
Is there a travel fee for San Francisco?
Yes. The San Francisco sessions on Nov 28 + 29 are $200, which includes a $15 travel fee. The $75 retainer and the rest of the payment process are the same.
More questions? Email hello@taralensmedia.com. Looking for something bigger, like a brand shoot, retreat or elopement? Start here.