Final Mini sessions at East Beach, Norfolk
These almost didn’t happen. I actually all but cancelled it two weeks out because it was set for the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Our travel plans had waffled back and forth in true 2020 style, and at one point I was going to be out of town this day!
But I got to chatting with these fine ladies at church and they immediately were on board! I mean like right then and there, no deliberating. You know how exciting and invigorating that is for me?! SO. EXCITING!
- The beach
- 2 Families
- Lots of small kids
This is my jam!
Now late November on the beach is pretty chilly. But being on the bay, there was less wind to contend with. While the mamas were cold and took one for the team, all the kids were only mildly chilly with the way I had them running.
You can’t tell at all this is as the fall can you?! One of my favorite things about the beach!
Check out all my favorite beaches for family photos here.
Mini sessions are 15-20 minute sessions
More time does not equal more value because more time never made anyone cry less, or have more fun! Weather your kids are grown and cooperative, or super young and uncooperative, its perfect for simple updated family photos, cake smash, maternity, high school seniors, milestones, or Christmas card shots!
Yes! 15 minutes is enough!
More time is not more value. My mission is to leave you asking, “That’s it?!”
Fast. Fun. Done.
Dad is going to be pleased and you’re going to be shocked I got so many happy faces so quickly!
They happen at pre-determined dates and locations.
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Mini sessions happen roughly once a quarter, sometimes more often in the busy seasons.





Owner & Photographer of Alison Bell, Photographer, she is also the circus ring leader of four boys, half-homeschooling USMC family.
Alison offers full-contact family photo sessions with wardrobe styling, sessions that feel like a party and custom print shopping. Even Dad has a good time!
She's on a mission to get your images in your hand, rather than gathering digital dust! Get an album and print dozens of shots in one place!
If you can't remember last time your family did photos, its time to chat asap!
Clients rave about how easy and enjoyable their session is and how their kids wanting to do it again!
Alison Bell, Photographer serves VA Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cape Charles, and Hampton in Hampton Roads area of Virginia.
Find her on Insta @alisonbellphotog!