Black and white photo collage showing a baby in various poses with silver balloons and party decorations.

Mini Session GUide

Holiday minis with Share More Studios

Mini Session GUide

Holiday minis with Share More Studios

BEFORE YOUR SESSION- FOR EITHER MINI!

Preparing yourself and anyone who may be present at your session before your photos is just important as the session itself.


My number one tip: Be present in the moment. No matter which session you chose!


  • I am here to document your life through my artistic eye. I am not looking for perfection or performance, I am hoping for a lil creative partnership. That happens through being open to letting go of the idea of perfection. Be willing to let yourself just "be" for a little, when in doubt- love your people or to let yourself be free for a moment!


  • Don't be afraid you are looking silly, I will never leave you looking awkward and will guide you! Many moments turn more documentary as we work through our session beautiful moments naturally unfold, and sometimes you may need a little more guidance. That is okay! I know when to step in and step back. My artistic practice is collaboration with you and working with you any how you are feeling during our session. All I ask is for a willingness to lean into the moment, we got this!


  • Have realistic expectations, but also don't ever be afraid to communicate! I am here for ya! (Psst. there is also an outfit guide link at the bottom of this page + a quick tips page below too)


  • I am not thinking of social media when taking your photos, I am thinking of you now, and you 10 years from now. These are your memories! I am not here for likes on my social media or for trends, or pinterest copies of photos, perfect poses, but your legacy.


  • If children are going to be present I suggest telling them something like: "we are going to have fun while Tori takes our photos!" I am never phased either by wild or cranky kids. Please don't constantly correct or yell at them, if they aren't hurting themselves or others, look to a little adventurous with them. I welcome them however they are feeling, I get it. I am a mom too and I have a big family. Feelings, moods, it can be tough when you just want your photos to turn out well, but I am great at working with whatever mood they have for the day and still getting the great photos :)


  • I want to do everything I can to make our photo session feel safe and fun for everyone and will work with each person and child on their level and I operate in a way that follows the lead of the kids and lets the session be more relaxed and fun. If the kids aren't loving the moment at our session, just love them in the moment. Don't worry about them always looking, if it is needed I will get their attention. If you are tense, they probably will be too, if you are open to having fun, they probably will be too!


  • My style is candid based, I focus on interaction, feeling, connection, movement, and light! I will gently pose you with prompts and make sure you are represented well always too though. I will get a few of those lovely smiling shots of course too if you fancy/ if possible, but please know that my sessions are not posed and cheesin, more loose but fun.




NOW! Which mini did you book?

OPTION 1. OUTDOOR MINIS

Tall evergreen trees in a forest clearing during a holiday mini photo session at State College outdoor location.

OUtdoor Minis DETAILS


November 7th Rain date November 8th. Your remaining total is in your invoice link sent with this guide!


In a pine tree nature area in State College PA (exact location shown below). Plenty of room to roam but also a blanket/quilt for sitting


15 mins | 20+ photos | online gallery | full download | access to print lab | curated session guide | a small gift to take with you!

ABOUT THE LOCATiON

State COllege PA

Fox hill rd! A pin will be sent prior to your session. But this is an area owned by Penn state along fox hill rd near fox hill gardens. They do study the trees here, so I ask we are respectful to nature but I know you all are!

Let's Talk OUTDOOR Outfits!


+ Think of cute layers and warmth. Wear something that you and your family feels comfortable in for 30s-40s weather. Think peacoats, scarves, sweaters, pants, tights and books

+wearing too little clothing and being cold is the quickest way to kill the vibe of your session haha that is a hard one because it does show in photos when your kids are freezing HA! BUT I always do what I can to make it comfortable

+ Choose something you feel comfortable and confident in! 

+ If for a family shoot, Sometimes choosing one persons outfit and building from there helps. Usually, I recommend choosing an outfit for the most difficult to dress person first (I am the most difficult in my family!)

+ Choose patterns or just colors you love! When you feel good in your outfit it translates into the photo!

+ Mix and match! have some in patterns and some in solid colors if you want! Textures, knitted, smooth, denim, khaki, corduroy, Mix plaids, with solids, and even stripes or other patterns between family outfits. Do all neutral solids or mix and match colors!

+add hats or scarvesif you would like!

+let me make a mood board for you if your stuck!

+ think of what “feel” you want with your session, moody? Fun? Calm? Lightness and patterns help with that!

+I am always here for more personalized help!

A black and white image showing a disco ball being held up while a small child watches in wonder.

Some Inspiration from sessions of mine below

Couple embracing and gazing at each other in a Christmas tree farm with tall evergreen trees and dry grass.
Adult holding a baby dressed in a plaid shirt, brown beanie, and pants outdoors in an autumn forest setting.
Couple embracing in snowy winter landscape, pregnant woman in black dress, man in dark jacket, bare trees and frozen lake behind them.
Couple in black outfits embracing outdoors in snow, woman visibly pregnant, man kissing her head, winter maternity photo session.
Family of three sitting on a blanket outdoors in autumn, smiling warmly with fall foliage and string lights behind them.
A happy family poses outdoors in fall, dad holds toddler on shoulders while mom smiles, surrounded by autumn foliage.
Pregnant woman in red off-shoulder dress standing in a field, cradling her baby bump on an overcast day.
Family of six walking through autumn woods, laughing and holding hands among fallen leaves.
Family of three with a toddler and small dog posing on a forest road surrounded by tall trees in warm autumn light.
A couple tenderly embraces outdoors in autumn, holding their baby wrapped in a white blanket near evergreen trees.
Couple kissing in snowy forest holding ultrasound photos with golden dog nearby, winter pregnancy announcement.
Family portrait showing parents holding a toddler in a red dress, with tattoos visible on parent's arm.
Large family group photo outdoors in winter, smiling together among bare trees in casual fall clothing.
A woman poses outdoors in autumn with four young boys wearing coordinating brown jackets among bare trees.
Couple embracing in snowy forest holding Baby Holden pregnancy announcement sign during winter snowfall.
Family of four sitting together by a decorated Christmas tree, smiling and enjoying the holiday season indoors.
Smiling blonde mother holding her baby dressed in beige outfit and knit hat outdoors in autumn forest.
A couple holds hands and dances outdoors in front of lush green hydrangea bushes in full bloom.
Adorable blue-eyed baby in beige smiley face beanie wrapped in white blanket held by parents.
Couple embracing among blooming hydrangeas in a lush garden, sharing a romantic moment outdoors.
Smiling couple posing on a tree-lined road in a forest, man in black jacket and jeans, woman in cream sweater dress.
A couple smiles while holding their baby wrapped in a white blanket outdoors among trees.
A smiling couple holds their German Shepherd dog outdoors near a lake at sunset.
A couple kneels in a snowy field with two miniature donkeys and a dog in the background.
Family of four sharing a warm group hug in an autumn forest with fallen leaves and bare trees.
Family holding hands in autumn field with evergreen trees, two young children playing on white blanket nearby.
Family with baby in plaid shirt and brown beanie hat being held by parents in autumn outdoor setting.
Happy family with parents laughing and hugging their joyful toddler boy outdoors in a park setting.
A joyful toddler laughs while being held by both hands by two adults in a grassy autumn field.
A smiling man holds a happy young boy on his shoulders outdoors near evergreen trees under a blue sky.
Two parents playfully flip their laughing child upside down outdoors in a yard with autumn leaves.
Family of four poses outdoors in autumn field with rustic barn, parents kneeling with two young daughters.
Happy family of four with two young daughters sharing a warm embrace outdoors in a golden field.
Family of four admiring a decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights in a cozy, warmly lit living room.
Family of three walking hand-in-hand down a sunlit forest road surrounded by tall pine trees in autumn.
Family portrait with parents kissing toddler boy outdoors on a forest road during golden hour.
A bearded man and young girl embrace a woman in a floral dress outdoors among tall pine trees.
A man hugs a woman and young girl on a tree-lined road in a warm family embrace outdoors.
Large family group portrait outdoors in a field on a cloudy day, wearing casual neutral tones, smiling together.
Family of four walking hand-in-hand through autumn woods with fallen leaves, two young girls between grandpa and mom.
Grandfather hugging two young granddaughters outdoors in autumn forest with golden fall foliage.
Grandfather holding hands with two young girls dancing outdoors among autumn leaves and trees.
Black and white photo of parents lovingly holding their newborn baby outdoors on a striped blanket.
A happy family of four poses outdoors near a rustic barn, with a young girl sitting on her fathers shoulders.
Four blonde women pose together outdoors in autumn, smiling warmly among golden fall foliage.
Young blonde woman smiling in autumn forest wearing cream dress and brown knit cardigan among golden fall foliage.
A couple tenderly gazes at their newborn baby in a dimly lit room, bathed in warm natural light.
New parents pose with newborn baby, father wearing Dad hat, sitting against wood-paneled wall with Christmas decor.
Family of five sitting on a blanket outdoors in autumn, smiling together with tall golden grasses in the background.
Couple dancing joyfully outdoors, woman in flowing green dress with red hair, man in white shirt and tan pants, lush garden.
A loving family moment as parents embrace their baby, who holds a toy car, in a warm and tender portrait.
A sequence of candid outdoor photos showing tender family moments at sunset with warm autumn lighting.

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OPTION 2. Indoor Tinsel Minis

Holiday mini photo session promotional banner featuring festive portraits and golden tinsel decorations at Shane Backrott Studios.

Indoor Tinsel Minis


November 14th

Indoor! Options of Classic red Backdrop, Olive green or white backdrop with silver or gold tinsel garland maybe some stick on christmas bows! Fun and simple! Dress up, dress more casual, wear fun Christmas Pjs! You name it! Have fun together!!

Please note Minis may involve the use of a flash for vintage feels! These sessions will be held in my smaller studio.


15 mins | 20+ photos | online gallery | full download | access to print lab | curated session guide | a small gift to take with you! 

ABOUT THE INdoor LOCATiON

Philipsburg PA

My studio! In home studi0-- I close off the front of my home and transform it into a cozy but small studio space! My home is old and creaky (100 years old next year!) but loved and with a great little cozy studio to make memories. Emphasis on the cozy haha it is best for smaller groups.

Let's Talk INdoor Outfits!


+ what you wear will depend largely on "feel" you are going for!

+ choose something you can sit and move in regardless!

+ these minis are meant to have a classic fun feel so lean into that through your outfits if you would like! Cozy sweaters. or maybe even pops of colors or neutrals with denim, classic cozy button up pjs and socks, you name it!

+ I may have the floors showing for these they are a pretty marble neutral tile feel which will lean into the aesthetic! Otherwise it'll be a seamless color!

+ If for a family shoot, Sometimes choosing one persons outfit and building from there helps. Usually, I recommend choosing an outfit for the most difficult to dress person first (I am the most difficult in my family!)

+ Choose patterns or just colors you love! When you feel good in your outfit it translates into the photo!

-make it whimsical with fun colors, or just pretty neutrals

+ Mix and match! have some in patterns and some in solid colors and different textures if you want!! Mix plaid, with solids, chunky sweaters and even stripes between family outfits. do all neutrals or mix and match fun colors! A group can look diverse in their clothes and still "match"

+add beanies if you would like

+let me make a mood board for you if your stuck!

+ think of what “feel” you want with your session, moody? Fun? Calm? Lightness and patterns help with that!

+I am always here for more personalized help!

A black and white image showing a disco ball being held up while a small child watches in wonder.

Some Inspiration Below from my work (plus two mood boards!)

A festive holiday fashion collage featuring couples and families in colorful Christmas-themed outfits on red and green backgrounds.
A festive holiday photo collage featuring adults and children in Christmas-themed costumes and tinsel decorations.
A joyful toddler wearing golden Christmas tinsel as a hood, laughing with mouth open wide.
Black and white photo of a young girl gazing out a window beside a decorated Christmas tree.
Family of four admiring a decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights in a cozy, dimly lit living room.
Young boy in plaid pajamas holding gold tinsel garland, holiday Christmas decoration activity.
Two girls look out large windows at a snowy landscape beside a Christmas tree while a woman sits on the floor nearby.
Family with newborn baby sitting in armchair under antler chandelier in rustic wood-paneled room with moose mount.
Family of three admiring newborn baby in wooden crib in a warmly lit nursery bedroom.
Family of four walking hand-in-hand through a golden autumn field with evergreen trees and a red barn in the background.
Two young children holding hands and walking through a grassy field in autumn, wearing red and plaid outfits.
Black and white photo of a laughing boy wearing Christmas tinsel garland as a hood over his plaid shirt.
Black and white family photo with parents and two young children laughing together with festive tinsel garland.
Family of four sitting together by a decorated Christmas tree, smiling and enjoying the holiday season indoors.
Family with baby in plaid shirt and brown beanie hat being held by parents in autumn outdoor setting.
A joyful toddler laughs while being held by both hands by two adults in a grassy autumn field.
A man hugs a woman and young girl on a tree-lined road in a warm family embrace outdoors.
A smiling child wearing a plaid shirt adorned with gold Christmas tinsel draped over their head and shoulders.
Couple poses with three German Shepherds wearing bandanas beside a decorated Christmas tree in a cozy living room.
A black and tan dog wearing a festive red ruffle collar and plaid bandana sits in front of a decorated Christmas tree.
Family decorating a Christmas tree together with fairy lights, parents and two young children in festive sweaters.
Family of four decorating a Christmas tree with white ornaments and fairy lights in a bright white studio.
Young girl and boy decorating a silver Christmas tree with white ornaments while mother watches nearby.
Family with two young children playing near a lit Christmas tree in a bright white holiday photo studio.
Toddler in green sweater playing with wooden toy car on white floor near Christmas tree with lights.
Black and white photo of a young boy in a Nordic sweater, with family sitting blurred in background.
Black and white photo of children playing near a decorated Christmas tree with bokeh lights.
Family of four sitting together reading a book, wearing festive holiday outfits including ugly Christmas sweater.
Couple sitting on white couch with newborn baby by cozy fireplace decorated with Christmas garland.
New parents sit on a cozy sofa, dad wearing a ‘Best Dad’ cap, lovingly gazing at their newborn baby.
A couple sits on a white sofa cradling their newborn baby in a cozy living room decorated for Christmas.
A couple sits on a white sofa, tenderly cradling their newborn baby in a cozy, warmly decorated living room.
A couple shares a joyful Christmas moment with their baby girl in front of a flocked white holiday tree.
A couple lifts their baby girl near a decorated Christmas tree with stockings and framed art in a cozy holiday home.
Mother holding baby girl in red bow near lit Christmas tree, both in festive white and red outfits.
Couple sitting together on a cozy sofa beside a decorated Christmas tree with warm lights in a wood-paneled living room.

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The Basic info



  • Your session time will be up to 15 minutes, so arriving on time is important so that we can use the full amount of the session!


  • Galleries are delivered via link through Pixieset within 2 weeks with a full download instructions and access to purchase prints from my print lab! Galleries may take up to two weeks but will be to you in time for printing cards


  • Photos taken during your session may be used on Share More Studios web/print platforms, but if you prefer your photos not be shared, let me know in advance, no problem!


  • All photos in the gallery are final, and you get them all! At least 15+ of color photos with black and white copies! Any wish for additional photos/edits beyond the delivered gallery will be an extra fee per photo.


  • You may use your photos on social media platforms, but I kindly ask, do not screenshot photos from gallery, put filters over top of images, or crop/edit your images drastically from your gallery. This represents a false quality of my work.


  • As always be sure to download your photos. Galleries are only posted for one year. 


  • *Most importantly! I want to capture memories that make you feel, that tell part of your story and that you cherish forever! I am so beyond thankful for this opportunity to work with you!


Still not sure ABout something?

I am always here! You can email me or text me at 814.553.8529