Fall Family Mini Session (Outdoors) - 2025

 

Are you interested in a short and sweet outdoor session with Melodi Photography?

I'll photograph your family in about 30 minutes at CSUB, Riverwalk Park, Haggin Oaks Park or another local park of your choice in SW or NW Bakersfield. (No Hart Park - Please contact to book a full family session at Hart Park).

After the session you'll be able to select your favorite 12 digital images for me to edit and deliver to you within a week. The cost is $400.

The session is for immediate family only. If you'd like to add grandparents, friends, relatives, etc. it's $20 per additional person.

$50 is required to book, and the remaining fee ($350) is due on the day of the session.

You can start the booking process by selecting a date and time below (booking takes only a few minutes).

 

BOOK a FALL MINI Session HERE !

Studio Holiday Mini Sessions:

 

These are short, sweet, and designed to capture the magic of the season.

With a cozy, festive setup, these sessions are perfect for:

 

Holiday cards

Family keepsakes

Capturing your little ones’ joy and laughter

 

Each session is designed with children and families in mind — quick enough to keep it fun, yet filled with timeless portraits you’ll love.

 

Sessions are limited and always book fast!

Reserve your spot here: Book a Christmas Mini Session

Family Portrait Session

Family sessions are a combination of casual lifestyle photography with lightly directed portraits. I like to photograph you acting naturally and having fun in a comfortable environment, but I will also give subtle suggestions and guide you into positions that make for great portraits.

 

I’d love to get to know you and your family because I want you to love your photos! We will discuss the location, your family’s clothing selections, prop options and your vision.

During our session, children are encouraged to run around, play and be silly.

 

Family sessions regularly start at $500.

 

Please check out the fall mini session offerings (which start at $400) here.

 

And Christmas mini session offerings (which start at $250) here.

 

For large families, please inquiry.

$200 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure a date.

The rest of the fee is due on session day.

Print ordering is optional and prints start at $50.

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If babies could talk during their first birthday session… 😂🥹 I just know this one had THOUGHTS. From the strawberry setup to the cake smash to the cutest bath — she lived her absolute best day. 😃🍓This is exactly why I LOVE what I do. 🤍 Summer sessions are open — book your baby’s main character moment before dates fill up! What theme is your little one getting? 👇🍓#melodiphotography #bakersfieldportraitphotographer #bakersfieldbabyphotographer #bakersfieldmoms #bakersfieldfamilyphotographer Strawberry Cake Smash

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12 years ago, I picked up a camera and hoped for the best. 🤍I had no idea what I was doing. I just knew that freezing a moment in time — a laugh, a look, a hand being held — felt like the most important thing in the world.And somehow, twelve years later, it still does ❤️To every mama who let me photograph her newborn at 7am. To every dad who said “I hate photos” and then cried when he saw them. To every grandma, every toddler, every family who trusted me with the moments that matter most — thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏🏻❤️This little business has changed my life. And I hope, in some small way, it’s changed yours too. 🥹Here’s to year 13. I can’t wait to meet the families I haven’t photographed yet. 📍 Bakersfield, CA — link in bio to book your session.

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