Little moments. Big memories.
Little moments.
Big memories.
Mini Sessions are designed to make professional photography simple, affordable and accessible for families.
By keeping sessions short, and focusing on consistency, Mini Studio is able to offer a range of photography experiences throughout the year at a fraction of the cost of a traditional session.
Many Mini Studio sessions allow families to document their child’s growth while creating a beautiful collection of photographs that clearly show the many ages and stages of childhood.
Every Mini Session includes at least one professionally edited digital image, with additional images available to purchase.
Monthly Mini ClubBooking now
Join the Monthly Mini Club for just $25 per child.
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Monthly Minis are designed to help families document their child’s growth, personality and the many ages and stages of childhood throughout the years.
Using the same studio setup each month, these sessions create a collection of photographs that clearly show how much your child changes over time. The consistency means the focus stays on your child, while creating a beautiful record of their journey from one stage to the next.
Suitable for children aged 1 month to 14 years, Monthly Minis are perfect for capturing everything from first smiles and baby rolls to birthdays, missing teeth, starting school, growing confidence and all the little changes that happen in between.
Some families join us every month, creating an incredible progression of photographs over the years. Others simply pop in for the milestones they want to remember most.
Either way, Monthly Minis make it easy to build a collection of photographs you’ll look back on for years to come.
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- $25 per child
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
- Suitable for ages 1month – 14years
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- Closeup Portrait: $25 per image
- Additional Images: $25 per image
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BABy bump minisbooking now
Beautiful maternity portraits and a complimentary Monthly Mini for baby’s first month.
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Baby Bump Minis are a simple way to capture your pregnancy before your little one arrives.
Suitable for any stage of pregnancy, Baby Bump Minis are perfect whether you’d like a few special photographs to remember this chapter or simply want to make sure you’re in the photos before life changes all over again.
As a bonus, every Baby Bump Mini includes a complimentary Monthly Mini session for your baby’s first month, allowing you to begin documenting their journey from the very beginning.
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- $59 for one pregnant mama
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
- Complimentary Monthly Mini for baby’s first month
- Suitable for any stage of pregnancy
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- Additional Images: $40
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Book your Baby Bump Mini today.
Sibling MinisBOOKING NOW
Capture the smiles, friendships and sibling bonds you’ll want to remember forever.
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Sibling Minis are all about celebrating the special bond between children.
Whether they’re best friends, complete opposites, constantly making each other laugh or driving each other crazy, these sessions capture the personalities, connections and memories that make growing up together so special.
Held on selected dates throughout the year, Sibling Minis are a fun and relaxed way to update photographs of siblings, cousins or close friends in a simple studio setting.
DETAILS
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- $59 includes 2 children
- 5 min studio session
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
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- Additional Images: $40
- Additional Children: $10 each (up to 5 children total)
- Larger groups available by arrangement ivana@ministudio.co.nz
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Family MinisBOOKING NOW
August 22nd 2026
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Family Minis are the ones to look forward to.
Fun, playful, slow moments, a little bit chaotic and always full of laughter.
The perfect excuse to finally update your family photos before another year slips by.
Perfect for families wanting clean, timeless photos of their crew –
exactly as they are right now.
No stressing about the weather or – just a calm, private, distraction-free studio in Nelson City.
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- $79 incl. 2x adults & 2x children
- 5 min studio session
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
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FATHER’S DAY PHOTO
Families also have the option to include a dedicated Dad & Kids portrait during their session – because dads deserve to be in the photographs too!
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- Additional children: $10 per child (up to 8 people total)
- Additional images: $40 each
- Pets welcome by arrangement ivana@ministudio.co.nz
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These are the last Family Minis for 2026!
Father's day minisBOOKING NOW
August 22nd 2026
These sessions are ‘dad approved’ and way better than socks!
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Don’t settle for another pair of socks this Father’s Day – capture the love and laughter between Dad and his little ones.
Giving the gift that everyone will cherish forever!
This year you will be able to save and book your Father’s Day photo along side our Family Mini sessions!
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- $49 – booked alongside Family Minis
- Incl. dad and all children booked in Family Minis
- 5 min exclusive studio time
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
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- $69 – booked exclusively
- incl. dad and up to 2x children
- 5 min exclusive studio time
- 1 professionally edited digital image included
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- Additional children: $10 per child (up to 8 people total)
- Additional images: $40 each
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Mother's Day MinisBACK 2027
Mother’s Day Minis are all about one simple thing – making sure Mum is in the photos too!
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Mother’s Day Minis are all about making sure Mum is in the photos too.
So often, mums are the ones taking the pictures, organising the memories and making sure everyone else is documented, while quietly disappearing from the family album themselves.
These sessions are a chance to step into the frame and capture the connection you share with your children right now – whether they’re still tiny enough to fit in your arms or suddenly growing up far too quickly.
Held once a year, Mother’s Day Minis create beautiful, timeless photographs that celebrate the everyday love, comfort and connection that make motherhood so special.
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- Additional Images: $40
- Additional Children or Mums: $10 per person (up to 8 people total)
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These sessions are held once a year and often book quickly.
Christmas minis COMING 2026
Step into the holiday spirit with our Christmas Minis!
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Our MOST popular and BIGGEST event of the year – Christmas Mini’s! With a new backdrop every year, we make it easy to capture a fun and festive portrait. Perfect for gifts for family near and far – who doesn’t love a fun, seasonal portrait?
Sessions are booked from October to November to make sure we get your portraits to you with enough time to beat the mad Christmas gift and post rush!
Each booking type includes a 5-minute time slot, and 1x digital image.
You’ll be able to choose multiple services, additional people, and additional portraits in the booking menu!
BOOKING OPTIONS
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- $59 – Single Child
- $69 – Sibling Session (up to 2 children)
- $79 – Parent & Child (1 adult, 2 children)
- $89 – Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children)
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- Each booking option includes an exclusive 5 min time slot
- 1x digital image
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- Additional children – $10 per child (max 6 total). For larger groups, contact ivana@ministudio.co.nz
- Additional images – $40 per image
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Pre-Register for Christmas Minis 2026 – Get First Pick of Our Limited Session Times!
Our Christmas Minis are the most popular event of the year, and spaces fill up FAST! By pre-registering now, you’ll get exclusive VIP access to book your session before we open it up to the public. Be the first to secure your preferred time and avoid missing out!
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