Summer 2025 Mini Sessions in Greenville, SC

Summer Mini Sessions Are Here!

Your family is growing, changing, and blooming with love—and you don’t want to miss a moment of it.

These Summer Mini Sessions are for you—the mama who’s been meaning to book photos for months but hasn’t had the time… the one who’s watching your babies grow faster than you can believe… the one who wants just a few perfect photos to remember this season forever.

You don’t need a full session. You just need something simple, beautiful, and stress-free.
Something that captures the way your toddler squeezes your neck, the glow of golden sunshine on your family’s faces, and the joy that fills your home every day.

This is your chance to finally get in the frame, feel beautiful, and preserve the fleeting magic of this summer with the people you love most.

Let’s create something sweet, sentimental, and full of love—together.

Scroll down to see all available dates and times, and book your session directly on this page!

Let’s make this summer unforgettable—secure your spot today!

✨PLUS, now introducing VIDEO Mini sessions ✨

If you would like to add a VIDEO mini session, you can book two mini session spots. This will allow us to capture photos AND videos of your family! Watch a mini session cinematic highlight video here!

Meet your photographer

Hey sweet mama!
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Hi there! I’m so glad you’re here!

My name is Michelle. I’m an award-winning and internationally published Greenville, South Carolina photographer and videographer. I love photographing families, maternity sessions, and newborns.

I have had the absolute pleasure of photographing HUNDREDS of families (including many repeat clients over the years) in the last 10 years and have loved every second of it!

Ever since having my own babies, I have realized even more just how important family portraits are. They are only little for so long, and they change so quickly. It's so important to remember your family in the stage of life you are in right now. The fact that your little boy loves running barefoot, you can still carry two kids on your hips, or those sweet freckles and toothless grins.

I also know how hard it is to get in front of the camera as a mom. We are always the ones taking the photos. Invest in yourself and your family memories. Let me help you remember the love and connection your family has with each other.

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Videos

My cinematic highlight films bring your memories to life — capturing the laughter, the movement, and the love you can feel with your whole heart. If you're longing to relive the magic of these moments over and over again, a session video is the perfect way to hold them close forever.

What Your Mini Session Will Feel Like

Imagine walking into your photo session already feeling at ease—because you know it’s going to be fun, relaxed, and completely stress-free. That’s what I hear from most families, especially if you've had less-than-easy experiences with photos in the past.

This isn’t one of those stiff, awkward sessions. This is about capturing your family just as you are—joyful, loving, playful, and connected.

We’ll start with the classics: the smiling-at-the-camera photo that grandparents love and you’ll want framed in your home. From there, we’ll move into meaningful groupings and candid moments that reflect your family’s unique dynamic. You’ll get a chance to tell me what matters most to you through a short questionnaire before your session, so I can make sure to highlight the relationships and little details that make your family special.

From sweet snuggles to shoulder rides and tickle fights, we’ll bring out the genuine laughter and connection that make your family shine. Whether you’ve got toddlers who never stop moving or a partner who isn’t thrilled about photos, I’ve got you. My sessions are designed with real families in mind.

You’ll walk away with a gallery full of variety—images that show your children’s personalities, the love you pour into them every day, and the joy of this fleeting season of life.

Let’s make magic in just a few minutes—and create memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Mini Sessions Include:

  • A 15 minute session

  • Date and location decided by photographer (book your time slot below)

  • Your choice of 6 high res, edited, digital images

    OR

    A 60 second highlight video

    PRO TIP: Book two mini sessions back to back to receive BOTH photos AND a video

✨ The Bonuses ✨

When you book your spring mini photo session with me, you don’t just get beautiful photos and sweet memories, you also get a completely stress-free experience. Here are the bonuses that you receive to make the whole process even more smooth:

Exclusive Access to My Client Closet

Save yourself the stress and expense of buying a new outfit that you’ll probably only wear once. After photographing families and postpartum mamas for a decade, I know what photographs well and what looks flattering in photos! I have an exclusive client closet full of over 50 dresses for mamas to use from in sizes XS-XL. I also have swaddles and outfits for babies up to 6 months!

You can see my full client closet with all of the dress options available for mamas to choose from here!

Outfit Planning Guide

All of my clients receive an outfit guide immediately upon booking! This helps you figure out how to coordinate all of the members of your family, so that you look cohesive without looking too matchy-matchy. Again, as your photographer, I know what photographs best, and I’m here to help you every step of the way! I also include links to all of my favorite places to shop for moms, dad, and kids!

Mini Session Prep Guide

Before your session, I send out a prep guide to help you handle the tricky details like getting your kids excited for the photos, how to handle bribes, and how to ensure a smooth and stress free experience!

What families are saying:

  • Michelle is an incredibly talented photographer! I have countless great things to say about her. She makes everyone feel comfortable. I was dreading having to fake smile the entire session but that was quickly eased by her candid photos and natural pose instructions. She's also extremely patient and understanding with little ones. Her editing style is just what we were looking for, and no one can beat her turn around time in receiving the photos. We have booked 3 sessions with her so far and cannot wait for the next! 10/10 recommend!

    ~Hadley

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  • We can't say enough good things about Michelle! She offers the highest value for her work, given the amazing quality of her photos and the price of her packages. Her turnaround time for delivering photos is truly unparalleled. She lives up to her promise of delivering photos quickly, as we got our photos back in 2 days! She spends personal time scouting out locations to make sure each shoot runs as smoothly as possible. We also appreciated her being flexible when we decided to change photo locations last minute. Not only is Michelle punctual and professional in person and via email, she is also incredibly personable and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We absolutely LOVE all of photos she has already delivered to us and can't wait to have them printed. Michelle takes great care of her clients, and she was an absolute joy to work with!

    ~Elizabeth

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  • Michelle is so incredibly talented! She captured the most beautiful photos of our family, even as we were juggling three rambunctious littles and a grumpy infant… I was absolutely in awe of how wonderful all of our pictures turned out! In addition to just being super talented, Michelle went above and beyond with how helpful and responsive she is. Her outfit and location guides were great, and she had our pictures back to us insanely quickly. Best experience ever!

    ~Cassidy

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  • Michelle has taken our family photos multiple times now and she captures the most beautiful moments every time! We did an outdoor newborn session with my second baby and these are my favorite photos I’ve ever had done in my whole life!! She is so great with both posing and capturing natural moments and always creates priceless images I will treasure forever ❤️

    ~Rachel

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Still on the fence?

Check out a full mini session gallery here! I always recommend that you ask to see a full gallery from any photographer that you consider working with. Anyone can put a few great images on their website, but you want to make sure that you’ll LOVE the final product that you’ll receive!

Prefer a Full Family Session?

Or a Full Newborn Session?

BOOK A SPRING MINI HERE

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May 31 Private Garden Spring Mini Sessions (SOLD OUT)

I’m so excited to offer Private Garden/Greenhouse Spring mini sessions again this year!

▸ These mini sessions will be held at a private outdoor garden in Travelers Rest, SC

▸ My Client Closet for mamas and babies is available! See all dress options here!

▸ Mini sessions will be 15 minutes, and can be used for family photos, motherhood photos, maternity photos, couples photos, or anyone else who would love some beautiful photos with a floral backdrop photos.

▸ 6 high res, edited, digital images are included with your session. Additional photos, prints, albums etc. are available as an add-on.

▸ Book two back to back minis to receive photos AND a highlight video!

$275

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June 20 Branding/Headshot Mini Sessions

I’m so excited to offer branding and headshot mini sessions for the first time in a STUNNING airbnb space that is absolutely perfect for branding photos!

▸ These mini sessions will be held in Travelers Rest, SC

▸ Mini sessions will be 15 minutes, and can be used for headshots, branding photos, and any business content you need for your website, social media, printed materials, etc. Commercial usage rights are included!

▸ FULLY customizable based on YOUR brand, your business, and your needs

▸ 6 high res, edited, digital images are included with your session. Additional photos, prints, albums etc. are available as an add-on.

If you’re a fellow photographer interested in RAW photos, I’m happy to provide these if you pay the gallery upgrade fee for all of the photos!

▸ Book two back to back minis to receive photos AND a highlight video!

$275

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June 21 Rose Garden Mini Sessions

I’m so excited to offer Rose Garden Spring mini sessions again this year! June is the height of rose season, so the garden will be STUNNING!

▸ These mini sessions will be held in Greenville, SC

▸ Mini sessions will be 15 minutes, and can be used for family photos, motherhood photos, maternity photos, couples photos, or anyone else who would love some beautiful rose garden photos.

▸ 6 high res, edited, digital images are included with your session. Additional photos, prints, albums etc. are available as an add-on.

▸ Book two back to back minis to receive photos AND a highlight video!

$275

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July 13 Snuggly Indoor Mini Sessions

I’m so excited to offer snuggle “in-home” family, couples, maternity, or newborn mini sessions this summer! These will take place at a STUNNING airbnb that is absolutely PERFECT for these!

▸ These mini sessions will be held in Travelers Rest, SC

▸ Mini sessions will be 15 minutes, and can be used for family photos, motherhood photos, maternity photos, couples photos, newborns, or anyone else who would love some beautiful snuggly indoor photos.

▸ 6 high res, edited, digital images are included with your session. Additional photos, prints, albums etc. are available as an add-on.

▸ Book two back to back minis to receive photos AND a highlight video!

$275

Book Your Session!

So how does the booking process work?

  1. Choose your mini session date.

  2. Choose your time.

  3. Agree to the Terms and Pay.

  4. Yay! You’re officially booked!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we purchase more photos than our package comes with?

Yes! I send over your gallery with all of your photos for you to choose from! If you would like to purchase more photos than your package comes with, additional downloads are $25 per photo or $250 for the full gallery (usually 50-200 photos).

How Does the Booking Process Work?

As soon as you are ready, you can book your date and time by clicking here. Choose your date and time on my calendar, agree to the terms, and pay your session fee to officially book!

Out of fairness to all of my clients, I cannot hold a date for any reason without payment and an official booking.

What if we are awkward in front of the camera?

PLEASE don't worry about this at all! Almost everyone says this! It's my job as your photographer to help you feel relaxed and natural, so that you look your best. You don't have to come up with any poses or ideas. That's my job! Of course, if there are specific things you want, I'm happy to capture those for you as well!

What is your turn around time?

I always have your gallery back to you within 1-2 weeks!

What is a family session with you like?

First, I start with those important looking and smiling photos and break down the family unit into different combinations, making sure to capture any special request photos for you. Then, the rest of the session is all about playing. Moms, kids, and even dads have SO much fun during my family sessions. The dads always tell me at the end of the session that they are surprised at how much they loved it. My goal is to use fun prompts to create authentic family moments. I love candid photos filled with genuine connection. Your family will think of this session as a really fun family memory where they all got to play and love on each other. Then, I end with one last looking and smiling photo. I aim to create a gallery filled with tons of variety for you to choose from!

What can mini sessions be used for?

You can use a mini session for any type of session! From family to headshots to seniors to maternity to newborn!

I'm ready to book!

Yay! I can't wait to work with you and your family!! Click here to book!

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Thank You!

I am so thankful that you have considered me to capture sweet memories for your family! Let’s hang out over on social media!  

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website: www.michellepoteet.com

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