Summer is the perfect time to capture beautiful memories with your camera. As a photographer, you have the opportunity to create stunning images in various outdoor locations. Whether you prefer shooting at the beach, in backyards, or at local outdoor favorites like the zoo, drive-in theater, or ice cream stand, there are many fun themes you can offer. And it’s prime time for offering unforgettable summer mini sessions.

In this article, we'll share three ideas for summer mini sessions that are sure to get your creative juices flowing. Plus, we'll discuss how you can use the PhotoBiz Scheduler and Website Builder to book clients and market your services.

What's better than the beach in the summertime? The sand, waves, and sunshine create the perfect backdrop for a beach mini session. You can offer your clients a variety of options such as family portraits, senior portraits, or even a romantic couples session. You can also offer fun, interactive sessions like a beach-themed cake smash for little ones.

It’s easy to book clients for mini sessions with the PhotoBiz Scheduler. You can set specific dates and times for your sessions, and offer custom options. To help promote your mini sessions you can use your PhotoBiz website to share examples of your stunning beach photos, plus market your other services to potential clients searching for beach photography in your area.

For clients who prefer a more intimate setting, backyard mini sessions are a great option. You can set up a small photo studio in your client's backyard and create beautiful portraits in a familiar environment. Backyard mini sessions are perfect for family portraits or children's photoshoots.

With the PhotoBiz Scheduler, you can hold multiple sessions in a day, making it easy to accommodate several clients in one location, like a park or a backyard. Plus, you can use your website to share your previous backyard and park images to help people see what their images could look like before booking.

If you're looking to get even more creative with your mini session themes, consider shooting at local outdoor favorites like a zoo, drive-in, or ice cream stand. You can offer unique sessions such as "A Day at the Zoo" or "Drive-In Movie Night." These types of themes are perfect for families with young children or couples looking for a fun, unique photoshoot experience.

With PhotoBiz's Scheduler, managing booking for a mini session like this is no problem. You can take pre-payments when your clients book a time or follow up after they book with an invoice, the process of collecting payment is up to you. Sharing images from these sessions on your blog and social media is sure to be a real crowd pleaser, and attract future clients.

Summer mini sessions are a great way to offer your clients a fun, memorable photography experience while also expanding your client base. Using PhotoBiz's Scheduler and Website Builder make it easy to promote and manage your mini sessions. As a photographer, mini sessions provide the opportunity to create stunning images and make a name for yourself in the area you serve. So, get creative and have fun with your summer mini sessions!

Need help setting up mini sessions with the PhotoBiz Scheduler? Check out our Mini Session Guide to help you get started. Still need an extra hand? Give our support team a call at 866.463.7620 or live chat with us, we’ll be happy to help.