Mini session or individual session – which photo session is right for you?
Brief summary:
Are you planning a photo shoot and wondering whether a mini session or an individual session would be more suitable?
Mini sessions are short, 30-minute photo shoots where I, as the photographer, determine the location in advance and appointments are only available on a few days each month with limited spaces – ideal for spontaneous photo shoots, but with significantly less flexibility and image selection.
Individual sessions give you and your loved ones an extensive, intensive photo shoot experience and provide you with enough time and space for individual planning, natural, relaxed moments and the necessary amount of patience and stress-free atmosphere, especially for sessions with small children, dogs or very special occasions.
Comparison table: Mini Session vs. Individual Session
| FEATURE | MINI SESSION | INDIVIDUAL SESSION |
|---|---|---|
| DURATION COVERAGE | 30 MINUTES | 2-3 STUNDEN |
| LOCATION | Fixed by photographer | Flexibly selectable |
| TIME | Fixed by photographer | Flexibly selectable |
| NUMBER OF EDITED PHOTOS INCLUDED | 3 edited photos in print & smartphone resolution as a digital download (+ Option to purchase additional photos as bundle offers) | Choose between three different bundles: TINY BUNDLE: 5 favourites as a digital download (Upgrade to Bestseller & Premium Bundle also possible at a later date) BESTSELLER BUNDLE: 20 favourites (+ high-quality, handmade linen keepsake box with ‘Beach Love Logo’ including USB stick with the 20 favourite photos saved on it + option to upgrade to the Premium Bundle) PREMIUM BUNDLE: 50–70 favourites (+ high-quality, handmade linen keepsake box with ‘Beach Love Logo’ including USB stick with 30–50 favourite photos stored on it AND all favourites as 15×20 cm prints) |
| ONLINE GALLERY | Very limited online gallery from which three favourites can be selected. | Comprehensive online gallery, with a significantly larger and more diverse range of images to choose from 5 (Tiny Bundle), 20 (Bestseller Bundle) or 50-70 (Premium Bundle) favourites. |
| TRAVEL EXPENSES for the photographer | Travel costs are already included, as I only plan mini sessions within a 30 km radius of my studio in Thorstrup near Varde. | All bundles include journeys within a radius of 45 kilometres around my studio in Thorstrup near Varde. For longer distances, a surcharge of DKK 3.0 per additional kilometre travelled will be charged for the return journey. Journeys that require a bridge surcharge will be priced individually. (See the blog post below for a sample calculation.) |
| WARM-UP TIME / NATURALNESS | No warm-up time. Many clients take about 30 minutes to really get into the shoot – and this development is clearly visible in the pictures later on. Photos from mini sessions can therefore appear a little more posed, as we have to achieve results in a short space of time and there is less room for natural moments. | More warm-up time, natural moments, stress reduction, especially for families with small children | dogs. Sessions with small children or dogs require more patience so that everyone can relax and act naturally. Sufficient time is allocated for this in individual sessions. |
| PERFECT FOR | Spontaneous people, individuals, couples, families (with older children) | Individuals, couples, families (with small children), special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, pregnancies, newborns, dogs, long experiences |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Limited spaces, bookable at short notice, little flexibility, no access to the customer’s wardrobe, one background motif | Backdrop possible (in the dunes OR on the beach) | We plan your individual session according to your needs and see what suits you best. More background motifs | Backdrops possible: Dunes | Sea & beach | possibly heathland, depending on what the location offers. More portrait options: group portraits, couple and individual portraits, as well as playful elements. More time, peace and naturalness – it will be a real experience (e.g. we have time to integrate playful elements alongside the natural portraits, such as building sandcastles, playing Viking games, flying kites, picnics, etc.). Optional: Support is very welcome! You can bring extended family (grandparents, godparents, aunts, best friends) to support you as a couple (and the children), but they should not distract from the focus. The focus is still on you and the people and four-legged friends you want to focus on! Optional: You can borrow outfits from my growing customer wardrobe for the duration of the session. I have a good selection, especially for women and children up to 1 year old, to ensure my signature look. Of course, you can also bring your own outfits and change outfits during the session. |
| EXPENSES | Mini Session: 849,- DKK | 115 € | Individual Sessions: Tiny Bundle: 2.999,- DKK | 405,- € Bestseller Bundle: 5.555,- DKK | 750,- € Premium Bundle: 8.999,- DKK | 1.216,- € |
| PAYMENT | 7 days after receipt of invoice in full. | Full payment 7 days after receipt of invoice. (Optional: possibility to pay at least 50% upon booking and the remaining 50% at least 7 working days before the session; please discuss this option with me when booking, and invoicing will follow accordingly). In the case of a subsequent bundle upgrade, the difference must be paid in full 7 days after receipt of the new invoice. Split payment is available. If required, please inform me in advance. |
| REBOOKING | In case of inclement weather, it is possible to rebook for another available mini session (year-round). However, I cannot guarantee an alternative date. | An individual session always comes with a fixed alternative date in case the weather is not favourable on the actual session day. We will agree on an alternative date individually. |
| REFUND | If there is no available mini session to which the booking can be transferred, or if no other solution can be found that is advantageous for both parties, a refund is of course possible. | If it is not possible to find an alternative date within the travel period or to postpone the trip until the next holiday in Denmark due to bad weather, a refund is of course possible. Many holidaymakers in Denmark visit the west coast several times a year or annually, so it has always been possible to find a satisfactory solution. |
Information on travel costs & location – Individual session (2–3 hours)
My individual session bundles already include travel costs for locations within a 45 km radius. If we meet at one of these locations, there will be no additional costs. If you are flexible about the location, you can avoid additional costs. These include, for example:
- Henne Strand
- Henne Mølle Å
- Blåvand
- Vejers
- Grærup Strand
- Børsmose Strand
- Houstrup Strand
- Nymindegab Strand
- Marbæck
- Esbjerg

WOULD YOU LIKE ME TO COME TO YOUR DESIRED LOCATION, WHICH IS MORE THAN 45 KM AWAY FROM MY STUDIO? THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SAMPLE CALCULATIONS.
Examples of locations outside the included radius:
Lyngvig Fyr Strand: 59 km from the studio → 14 km over the included radius
14 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 84 DKK (11 €) extra
Søndervig: 66 km from the studio → 21 km over the included radius
21 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 126 DKK (17 €) extra
Rømø: 91 km from the studio → 46 km over the included radius
46 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 276 DKK (37 €) extra
Skagen: 257 km from the studio → 212 km above the included radius
212 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 1,272 DKK (172 €) extra
Ærøskøbing: 214 km from the studio → 169 km above the included radius
169 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 1,014 DKK (137 €) extra +
Car ferry Svendborg-Ærøskøbing and back for 1 car + 1 adult: 210 DKK (28€) x2 (return trip by ferry) = 420 DKK (€57)
(as of 3 January 2026 – 4 January 2027)
Copenhagen: 313 km from the studio → 268 km above the included radius
268 km × 2 × 3.00 DKK = 1,608 DKK (€217) additional + toll for the Storebælt Bridge (Funen-Zealand) is approx. €35-36 (275 DKK) per trip x2 (toll charge for return trip) = 550 DKK (€75)
