Minis are shortened sessions, typically lasting anywhere from 15-30 minutes. They are condensed sessions designed to shuttle clients through a studio or a specific location.

For marathons, they run with the same logic. The goal is to work hard for a day, have as many bookings as possible, or sell extra products on top of your package.

These sessions are quick and impersonal. Which is the exact opposite of what a boudoir session should be.

As profitable it is for the photographer, as unprofitable it is for you.

Mini seasons are made to be as profitable as possible.

It's profitable for the photographer, not for you.

They use the same logic as fast food or any other mass product.

You are not even sure sometimes you have what you pay for.

You can sometimes hear some photographers saying: "Now, smile," "Now pretend to have fun"... well, apparently we will have to add on top of that: "Now relax!"

The photographer doesn't give you the best chance to impress yourself by limiting your relaxing time.

So those products are created for the merchant's best interest, not yours.

This is a question that we can receive quite often. And we can understand that people can be surprised about this gap in our packages.

Yes, the reality is that it's part of most photographers' usual package or commercial strategy.

They will not propose it all year round, won't they?

The doubt is permitted.

Boudoir sessions are the most intimate photo sessions you could have and for this reason, we don’t think it’s fair to propose something on the rush. You need time to be yourself, express yourself and have a result that match perfectly with who you are.

Why we warmly encourage photographers not to propose mini sessions.

We can see on some Facebook groups or directories that some photographers encourage beginner photographers to organize minis to start their portfolios.

Those people are not there to help you.

Modestly, after years of practice, we can assure you it is a complete mistake.

Like the customer, the photographer needs time to give his best.

As a beginner, it's even more accurate.

So why build a future career with images that will not be the best?

Another logic will be to give the desire to customers.

They think that by doing so, the customer will take an actual session over time.

The reality is that people can't achieve the aim of an actual boudoir session with mini. They will be disappointed or frustrated and will never come back.

Minis lessen the personalized, luxury experience for our clients.

Boudoir is a very vulnerable and personal experience. If you have never tried it, it's time to do so.

Your customer will be half or completely naked in front of your photographer.

We want to remind you that for centuries, the "normal" is to be dressed in front of people you don't know. Subconsciously knows it well.

Every client should be given full attention and care during the entire process, from preparation to delivery of the final prints.

We are not machines; we are not clicking like robots.

It would help if you had time; we need it, too.

In conclusion, yes, you will make money on this day, but that will be that day only. Those customers will not return to you and will not recommend you.

But the damage could be even worse than that. After some time, it could even affect the definition of boudoir and make this product unattractive.