Pause Sessions | Family Photographer Dayton, Ohio
Pause Sessions: A Short, Meaningful Way to Document More in This Season
If you’ve been a client here for a while, you already know this:
Story Sessions are the heart of what I do.
They’re my signature full experience, and they’re designed to give us time for connection, movement, personality, and storytelling…the kind of images that feel like you, not just what you look like.
But over the years, something else started happening.
Many of my loyal, repeat clients wanted a way to document more throughout the year.
Not instead of their Story Session.
In addition to it.
That’s exactly why I created Pause Sessions.
What is a Pause Session?
A Pause Session is a short, intentional session designed for the moments that matter in this season of life …the “extras” that deserve to be documented and celebrated.
Pause Sessions include:
15 minutes of shoot time
15 finished images
a relaxed, guided experience that keeps things easy and efficient
Pause Sessions are scheduled earlier in the evening and are stacked ahead of a Story Session.
Why I created Pause Sessions
Story Sessions will always be my recommendation for annual family photos.
They’re where we get the full story…the unrushed connection, the movement, the candid moments, the classic favorites, and the kind of variety you can only get when there’s room to settle in and just be yourselves.
But life doesn’t only happen once a year.
And there are so many meaningful relationships and milestones that deserve to be captured along the way.
Pause Sessions were created for those moments.
The ones that often get pushed off because you’re busy, the season is moving fast, and you keep thinking, “We’ll do it later.”
What Pause Sessions are perfect for
Pause Sessions are ideal for capturing things like:
Kids with grandparents
This is one of the most meaningful uses of a Pause Session. These photos become more priceless as time marches on.
Milestones
6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 5 years… the years move fast, and these sessions are a simple way to keep documenting the growth.
Couples
Because you deserve photos together too ..not just selfies and wedding pictures from ten years ago.
Pets
Your dog, cat or horse is part of your story. Pause Sessions are a great way to include them and document that precious relationship too.
Siblings, cousins, or “just the kids”
Short sessions are perfect for keeping things simple while still capturing real connection.
Mom with the kids / Dad with the kids
These are some of the most emotional, meaningful images you can have and they are so often the ones parents put off.
Who Pause Sessions are best for
Pause Sessions are best for:
grandparents + kiddos
couples
milestones
small groupings
families with three or fewer children
loyal repeat clients who want to document more throughout the year
Because these are short sessions, they are not designed for large extended families or a long list of group combinations.
Story Session vs. Pause Session
Story Sessions are the full, relaxed, storytelling experience:
more time
more variety
more space for kids to warm up
sunset time slots
35 images + a wall print included
Pause Sessions are short, focused, and intentionally designed for specific moments:
15 minutes
15 images
earlier evening time slots
a beautiful way to document additional pieces of your story
Many families love booking both in the same year… a Story Session for the annual family photos, and a Pause Session for something else that matters in that season of life.
When are Pause Sessions available?
Pause Sessions are offered in limited quantities throughout the year (April-Oct).
Because they are stacked into the schedule intentionally, spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
If you want first access when booking opens, the best way to stay in the loop is to join the email list.
Ready to plan yours?
If you already have something in mind …grandparents, milestones, couples, pets, or “just because this season matters”.. I’d love to help you choose the best fit.