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A collage of family mini session photography by Elizabeth Hite, featuring seasonal sessions including cherry blossoms, lavender fields, Christmas tree farm. Families smiling, cuddling, and playing with young children and babies.

Mini Sessions by Elizabeth Hite | Family, Maternity, and Baby Milestone Photography

Meet Your Portland Family Photographers

We are a small team of Portland family photographers with a mission to help you document what matters most, your family! Elizabeth is the owner o Elizabeth Hite Photography capturing bright, heartfelt moments that feel like you. Carlos, our lead family photographer makes every session feel easy and enjoyable, keeping kids of all ages engaged and having fun while capturing beautiful, candid moments. From baby milestones in the studio to dreamy seasonal minis like cherry blossoms and Christmas tree farms, we’re all about the snuggles, giggles, and everyday magic of family life!

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Learn More About the Team

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Online Booking for Family Mini Session Events

 
Families among the flower fields in Portland, Oregon

Summer Sunset Flower Mini Sessions

With Elizabeth $225 Session Fee + Image Collections starting at $200

With Carlos $175 Session Fee + Image Collections starting at $200

May and June: Portland Rose Garden

June: Wildflower field in West Linn

June and July: Lavender Farm in Sherwood

August and September: Sunflower field in Hillsboro

 

 

Cooper Mountain Family Mini with Photographer Elizabeth  

$200 Session Fee + Image Collections starting at $200

Just outside of Portland, Cooper Mountain is Beaverton’s most gorgeous hidden gem—with sweeping views of the Chehalem Mountains that create a dreamy natural backdrop. Be prepared for light hiking but the trail is stroller friendly.  Morning sessions are available and work especially well for families with young children. Please note: dogs are not allowed at Cooper Mountain.

Mini Session Event Dates:

May: Saturday, May 17th

June: Saturday, June 21st

August: August 9th

 
 

Hoyt Arboretum Family Mini with Photographer Carlos

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$150 Session Fee + Image Collection + Image Collections Starting at $200

Join photographer Carlos at the beautiful Hoyt Arboretum. These sessions are a blend of playful adventure and classic family portraits. Expect to explore the trails a bit! Hoyt Arboretum is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your Portland pup along for the adventure.

Mini Session Event Dates:

April: Sunday, April 27th

May: Sunday, May 25th

June: Sunday, June 8th and June 22nd


Monthly Studio Milestone Mini Session with Elizabeth

$200 Session Fee + Image Collection + Image Collections Starting at $200

Celebrate your baby’s 6-month or 1-year milestone, a birthday, a mini maternity session, or a special mommy and me moment with a studio session in downtown Portland. These sessions are sweet and simple, with minimal props to keep the focus on what matters most, your connection, your love, and your little one’s personality!

Mini Session Event Dates:

June: Wednesday, June 11th

August: Saturday, August 30th

September: Saturday, September 20th


Collage of family mini sessions at Hug Point Beach in Oregon, featuring playful family moments by the ocean, kids running through the waves, and parents snuggling with their children in the golden hour light.

Oregon Coast Summer Mini Sessions with Elizabeth

Hug Point, Oregon

$275 Session Fee + Image Collections Starting at $200

Our beach mini sessions take place in the evening to capture that dreamy, sun-soaked light — the kind that makes every moment feel a little more magical. Yes, it might run past bedtime, but trust me, those stunning coastal views and glowy, golden light are so worth it.

Mini Session Event DateS:

June: Saturday, June 7th: SOLD OUT

July: Friday July 11th, and Saturday July 12th


Join the VIP list for exclusive access to seasonal mini session events like cherry blossom spring mini photo sessions, summer lavender farm, and christmas tree farm events.


How to Book Your Portland Mini Session

Booking your mini session is simple. Just click “book appointment” and choose the date and time that works best for your family. Once you’ve selected your spot, you’ll sign a quick digital contract and pay a session fee to reserve it. On session day, all you need to do is show up and enjoy. Within 1–2 weeks, you’ll receive your edited photo gallery and get to choose the image collection that fits your family best. Your final investment will be a total of your session fee plus the digital image collection of your choice.

What are other Portland, Oregon families saying about working with Elizabeth and Carlos?


Step behind the scenes with me to see the magic family….


 
 
Children walking between rows of Christmas trees during a festive holiday mini session in Portland.

Mini Session Frequently Asked Questions

  • On my mini session booking calendar, you will be able to choose a date with either Carlos or myself (Elizabeth). When you book a mini with Carlos, you will get the same family photography experience and I'll be in contact with you each step of the way, editing your gallery, and delivering each hand-picked image with my same style! You can learn more about Carlos and view his work right here.

  • Just 1-2 weeks after your session, you will receive an email from me that it's time to view your photos! Then you can choose and purchase your collection. This allows you the opportunity to view your images and select what best suits your family. All collections include high-resolution edited digital images with print release to download and print as you please. After your mini session collection, you'll be able to download your high-resolution images straight from your gallery. Then the best part begins - sharing your beautiful images with friends and family!

  • Your session fee is non-refundable, but it is transferable (I know life with little ones can be unpredictable). Just contact me and we will find you a new date!

  • You’d be surprised! Within a small time frame we can get a lot of great shots! Once our time begins, I’m basically shooting the entire time! I may be moving you around a lot in order to get a variety of different angles, backgrounds and compositions for your gallery.

  • That’s up to you! I respect your families privacy choices. You will be able to opt in or out of the model release on your client questionnaire after booking your session.

  • Kids can be unpredictable at times, so I find it best to stay flexible and follow the kids’ needs. If they need to run around, I’ll let them run and be silly before being still to capture the shots we need. If they don’t want to stand but will be held, we’ll do that instead. I tend to read each child for cues to capture the best photos we can! Don't scold your children or put too much pressure on them during your mini session, this will change the mood. We want the mood to be lighthearted and FUN in order to capture truly beautiful family moments!

    Know that I will go with the flow and let your kiddos take the lead sometimes. Lifestyle family mini sessions are not about perfectly posed portraits, they are a combination of candid playful moments and "smiling at the camera" portraits!

  • Booking for fall and Christmas minis opens on July 26th every year to those on my email list. Prime dates sell out fast!

  • Kids get sick, it happens. Your mini session fee is transferable if you need to reschedule. Please contact me if your kiddos gets sick before a session and I will help you pick a reschedule date.

  • As a family photographer I am always on top of the weather! Unfortunately I do not control the weather, and of course we want the ideal weather for your photos, so there are times that sessions have to be rescheduled. I will be watching the weather before your session. If it looks like your session date will rain, I'll check in with you about backup options. Overcast skies are perfect, what we want to avoid is rain.

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