Collage of nine diverse professional headshots featuring men and women of various ages and ethnicities in formal and business casual attire, against plain or neutral backgrounds.

Mini Session

$275

Whether you're in need of professional headshots, adorable portraits of your little ones or furry friends, captivating product images, or festive holiday-themed photos, our talented photographer Barb is adept at capturing the essence of each subject and occasion! This option provides a convenient and affordable option for capturing memorable moments and creating lasting keepsakes.

What’s included?

With 45 minutes dedicated solely to shooting, we ensure that every second counts, delivering stunning results that exceed your expectations.

  • This package offers a single location shoot, allowing us to focus on creating images that showcase your unique style. Barb will work closely with you to ensure the chosen location reflects the desired look and feel, providing the ideal backdrop for your photographs.

  • Included in the package are 20 sharing-sized proofs, meticulously edited for optimal crop, color correction, and skin smoothing. These proofs serve as a preview of the session, allowing you to easily share and select your favorite images with friends, family, or clients.

  • After proofing, you will receive 5 full-resolution retouched images that are printable, ensuring you have high-quality images suitable for framing, gifting, or professional use. Each image is carefully enhanced to bring out the best qualities, ensuring that the final result is both visually stunning and ready for any purpose.

  • Framing quality prints available for an additional fee, relative to size.

Is this the right package for you?

The mini session offers a comprehensive but quick photography experience delivering versatile and vibrant images! Perfect for individuals wanting to capture the moment efficiently: one subject, look, and location or background. You have the flexibility to choose between our inviting Logan Square Studio or any desired location within the Chicago area.

Perfect for:

  • Headshots

  • Portraits - graduation, holiday cards, pets, etc.

  • Quick content for socials - food, product, lifestyle, fashion and more

Man in white dress shirt with rolled-up sleeves, patterned tie, and watch, resting his chin on his hand, looking at the camera with a smile, dark background.
Black and white portrait of a senior man in a suit with a striped tie, thinking with his hand on his face, looking to the side against a dark background.
A professional man with gray beard in a dark suit, white shirt, and light blue tie, smiling with arms crossed against a blue background.
Close-up of a smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a blue blazer, white blouse, and hoop earrings.
A woman with short curly blonde hair wearing blue glasses, a white t-shirt, a pearl necklace, and jewelry, sitting on a red chair against a light gray wall.
A woman with short brown hair, wearing a black jacket and black pants, sitting on a white chair with wooden legs against a plain gray background.
A smiling woman with curly gray hair, wearing black glasses, diamond earrings, a pearl necklace, and a white shirt with black accents against a black background.
Close-up of a woman with red curly hair, blue eyes, wearing a purple ruffled top and earrings, posing with her hand in her hair against a white background.
A woman in a blue dress sitting on a beige chair next to a table with a colorful flower arrangement, smiling at the camera.

Post-production add ons:

As part of her commitment to delivering exceptional results, Barb handles all aspects of post-production for your images. This includes expert retouching to enhance their quality, ensuring that each photo reflects the best version of the moment captured. If any additional digital magic needs arise, like additional graphics, photo merges, head swaps, background object removals, additional retouching, etc., $75/hr additional fee for the work.

Still not sure?

Please feel free to contact Barb directly for any questions, comments or concerns, she’s always happy to tailor the session to your specific needs! She can be contacted at 773.450.2040, barb@barblevantphoto.com or through the contact page.