Fall Petite Sessions in Charlottesville, Virginia
Short, relaxed fall family sessions for capturing the people you love exactly as they are right now.
A short, relaxed photography session designed to capture your family exactly as you are right now.
These sessions are joyful, simple, and focused on genuine moments: the laughter, the cuddles, the little ways your children reach for you.
Ten minutes may sound short, but it's plenty of time to create a small collection of photographs that feels like your family, without asking kids to stay interested in a long photo session.
Only four Fall Petite Sessions are available.
Fall Petite Sessions
Session Details
Date
Saturday, October 24 2026
Rain Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Location
Charlottesville area
(Exact location shared after booking)
Session Length
10 minutes
Includes
• 5 professionally edited digital images
• private online gallery for viewing and download
• option to upgrade to the full gallery
Session Fee
$225
What These Sessions Are Like
My goal is always for families to feel comfortable and present during a session.
You won’t be expected to stand stiffly or pose in ways that feel unnatural. Instead, we keep things relaxed and playful so the moments that unfold feel honest and true.
Children are free to move, explore, and be themselves while I gently guide the session and document the connection between you.
Many parents say their session ends up feeling more like a small pause in their day than a formal photo shoot.
What It Will Feel Like
These sessions are meant to feel:
• calm and unhurried
• warm and emotionally present
• easy and supportive
A quiet kind of luxury: thoughtful, intentional, and grounded.
You don’t need to prepare perfectly.
You don’t need to perform.
You simply need to show up as you are with the people you love.
Is This The Right Fit?
Fall Petite Sessions may be perfect for you if:
• you want photographs of your family together
• you value connection over perfection
• you love images that feel warm, natural, and emotionally honest
• you prefer a relaxed, guided experience
• you don’t need a long session to capture meaningful moments
These sessions may not be the best fit if:
• you're looking for a fully customized, extended session
• you want a large number of images included
• you prefer very posed or highly formal portraits
If you're unsure, you're always welcome to reach out, I'm happy to help you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are these sessions best for?
These sessions are designed for families who want relaxed, meaningful photographs without committing to a full-length session. They're especially wonderful for families with children who do better with a short, playful experience.
What if my children don’t cooperate?
That’s completely okay. These sessions are guided gently and centered on connection, not perfection. Some of the most meaningful images come from the in-between moments.
What should we wear?
Simple, comfortable clothing tends to photograph beautifully. Coordinating rather than matching usually works best. Soft textures, earthy colors, rich fall tones, and pieces you feel comfortable moving in are all wonderful choices.
I have links available for styling suggestions on Pinterest.
What happens if it rains?
If weather doesn’t cooperate, sessions will move to the scheduled rain date (Sunday, October 25, 2026).
How does booking work?
Full payment is required at the time of booking to reserve your session.
Because fall petite sessions are limited and scheduled back-to-back, payments are non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, your session may be transferred to another family or applied as a credit toward a future full session.
Can I upgrade my gallery?
Yes. A full fall petite session gallery upgrade will be available after your images are delivered.
Where do the fall petite sessions take place?
My fall petite sessions are held at beautiful outdoor locations near Charlottesville.
Is 10 minutes really enough?
Yes! Petite Sessions are intentionally short and playful. Ten minutes gives us enough time to create a small collection of photographs that feels like your family without asking kids to stay engaged through a long session. We'll move, interact and let kids be themselves. I’ll gently guide you along the way.
Erin E Gallagher is a Charlottesville-based family and newborn lifestyle photographer serving Charlottesville and Richmond and surrounding areas. Her work is known for its warm, relaxed, emotionally honest approach to documenting family life.
Book Your Session
Only a small number of Fall Petite Sessions are offered.
If a short, relaxed session sounds like the right fit for your family, I would love to photograph this version of you.
Full payment is required at booking.
Sessions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.