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 | INDIVIDUAL SESSION |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURATION COVERAGE | 30 MINUTES | 1 HOUR | 2-3 HOURS |
| LOCATION | The location is predetermined by the photographer. | Flexibly selectable | Flexibly selectable |
| TIME | The dates and time slots are fixed and can be found in the Mini Session Calendar. Since I plan my Mini Sessions as exclusive, small-scale events on only a few selected days throughout the year, a Mini Session Day will only take place if at least four different families, couples, or clients each book a 30-minute time slot. This allows me to offer you this special experience in a beautiful and exclusive setting. | Flexibly selectable | 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) | THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION: 15 favorites as a digital download (Additional digital bundles available to upgrade this bundle) | Choose between two different bundles: THE STORY COLLECTION: 20 favorites (+ high-quality, handmade linen keepsake box with ‘Beach Love Logo’ including USB stick with the 20 favorite photos saved on it + option to upgrade to the Premium Bundle) THE SIGNATURE COLLECTION: 50–70 favorites (+ high-quality, handmade linen keepsake box with ‘Beach Love Logo’ including USB stick with 50–70 favorite photos stored on it AND all favorites 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. (15 favorite images as high resolution digital files included.) | Comprehensive online gallery, with a significantly larger and more diverse range of images to choose from. (20 (The Story Collection) or 50-70 (The Signature Collection) favorite images as high resolution digital files included.)) |
| 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.) | 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. | Limited warm-up time. | 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) | Spontaneous people, individuals, couples, families (with younger and older children), friends, small groups, seniors | Individuals, couples, families (with small children), special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, pregnancies, newborns, dogs and other furry friends) |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Fixed dates and time slots throughout the year, primarily during the off-season, Limited availability and spaces, with short-term bookings possible, Limited flexibility regarding dates and times, If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the Mini Session Day will be cancelled, No access to the client wardrobe, One backdrop/location setup per session (either in the dunes OR at the beach) | We plan your individual session entirely around your needs and take the time to find what works best for you. | 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. I can also come to your summer house. 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 € | The Essential Collection: 2.213,- DKK | 299,- € | Individual Sessions: The Story Collection: 5.555,- DKK | 750,- € The Signature Collection: 8.999,- DKK | 1.216,- € (Note: There are also Special Collections available for Maternity Session and Weddings.) |
| PAYMENT | 7 days after receipt of invoice in full. | Full payment 7-14 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. | Full payment 7-14 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 the event of bad weather, you may reschedule your booking to another available Mini Session (throughout the year, provided Mini Sessions are being offered at that time, as they are only available on limited dates — please refer to the Mini Session Calendar) or to an individual photo session. However, please note that I cannot guarantee an alternative date. | An individual session always comes with a fixed alternative date in case the weather is not favorable on the actual session day. We will agree on an alternative date individually. | An individual session always comes with a fixed alternative date in case the weather is not favorable on the actual session day. We will agree on an alternative date individually. |
| REFUND | If the minimum number of participants is not reached, unfortunately, the Mini Session Day will have to be cancelled. In this case, the amount already paid will, of course, be fully refunded or, should you prefer to book an individual photo session instead, fully credited towards it. If there is no alternative Mini Session available to transfer your booking to, or if we are unable to find another mutually beneficial solution, a full refund will, of course, be 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 holiday makers in Denmark visit the west coast several times a year or annually, so it has always been possible to find a satisfactory solution. | 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 holiday makers in Denmark visit the west coast several times a year or annually, so it has always been possible to find a satisfactory solution. |
What are the upgrade possibilities?
All Bundles & Collections include a set number of professionally edited photographs. Since there are
usually many more beautiful moments during your photosession day, you will receive a selection gallery
from which you can choose your favourite included images. Additional photos and black-and-white versions
can be flexibly added as an upgrade.
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)
