11/14/2025
Upcoming Black Friday Sale launch (mark your calendar for Nov. 28th!!) goes hand in hand with planning my seasonal mini sessions for the upcoming year. And every time when I start sketching out next year’s sessions, it feels like I’m planning a year of tiny family traditions again, not just “photo days.”
Because when I look at my past galleries, I often see the same families, year after year. Kiddos who went from being carried to insisting on standing on their own rock. Parents who showed up tired and still laughed their way through 15 minutes of (sometimes) chaos. :)
I never think how can I squeeze as many clients as possible into one day? Beyond updated photos, I want my clients to also have a great experience.
How can this feel calm, not chaotic? How can kids actually have fun? How can parents walk away saying, “That was… shockingly easy”?
Scroll through the post to see what 2026 is shaping up to look like. And you can trust that next year I will be bringing the same Ina energy again! Clear communication, prep guides, kid-friendly prompts, no stiff posing, and most importantly no pressure to be a “perfect” family (or a couple!!) for the camera.
Also, I know a mini isn’t always enough. Sometimes 15 minutes can’t hold everything you’re feeling about this season. That’s when a Signature Session Experience makes more sense than a mini. It’s longer, slower, more intentional. We build around your life, not a time slot.
Think of it like this, mini sessions are your yearly family adventure, with more traditional and timeless portraits, whereas a signature session are your “this chapter matters too much to rush” session with added creativity, in depth storytelling, and a gallery that’s unique to you. ✨
If you’re not on my mailing yet, but you already know you’re a 2026 mini family, comment 💌 and I’ll send you the link to sign up and take advantage of the upcoming Black Friday Sale, because your email inbox is where it happens! And if something in you is whispering “I think this is a Signature Story year…” - DM or email me and we’ll start planning! 🙌📸
Ina Soulis Photography
Ottawa Family Photographer
Ottawa Photographer
Family Photographer