with melissa sheridan phoTography
Northern Virginia Family PhoTographer
2025 Spring Mini Sessions
Alexandria Cherry Blossoms
- 30 minute time slots
- Great for couples, families, & maternity
- 10 hand-edited digital images
- Private online gallery for downloads
- Option to purchase additional images
$350
Saturday, march 29th
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Motherhood Studio Sessions
- 20 minute time slots
- Access to client closet for moms
- 8 hand-edited digital images
- Private online gallery for downloads
- Option to purchase additional images
$350
Saturday, April 26th
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Jefferson Memorial
- 30 minute time slots
- Great for couples, families, & maternity (immediate families only)
- 10 hand-edited digital images
- Private online gallery for downloads
- Option to purchase additional images
$425
Sunday, MAy 4th
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Details & Frequently Asked Questions
Are minis enough time?
mini session details & additional images
Refunds/cancellations
Still have a question? Please contact me!
Mini sessions are a great way to capture this season of life and update your family photos quickly. In our 20–30 minute time slot, I confidently deliver a full gallery of at least 20 images for you to choose from. If your immediate family includes more than six people or you have extended family joining, please book two back-to-back slots for additional time.
If your child is particularly shy and may need more time to warm up, a full session might be a better fit.
Mini session galleries include 8-10 digital images of your choice. You will be provided a watermarked gallery of fully edited images to choose from one to two weeks after your session. If you wish to purchase additional images, they are $20 per individual image, $75 for 5 images, or $150 to upgrade to all additional images in the gallery. There is no obligation to purchase more images.
A $100 non-refundable retainer is required to book. The remaining balance is due on session day.
If you cannot make your scheduled time and provide advance notice, your retainer can be applied to any future session within 12 months.
No-shows & last minute cancellations (with 24 hours) forfeit their payment, and no refunds will be issued.
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i'm not available on these dates. CAn I have my own mini session?
Mini sessions are only available on the pre-selected dates and times listed. The lower session price is possible because I meet multiple families in one day. For D.C. sessions, the permit fee is also shared among the scheduled sessions, making them more affordable.
If none of the available dates work for you, consider booking a weekday shorter session in Alexandria or a full session at any location of your choice.Full sessions details are available here.
A backup rain date is included—please ensure you are available for it. If poor weather persists, I will work with each client to reschedule within two weeks. Cherry blossom sessions only have one rain date, due to their limited nature.
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Northern Virginia family PHOTOGRAPHer
Melissa Sheridan Photography offers a vibrant and joyful portrait experience for families, newborns, and military events in the greater Northern Virginia area. Melissa creates fun and colorful images that capture your family's authentic moments. Serving the greater NoVA region, including Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Washington, D.C., Melissa is dedicated to providing a seamless experience from booking to final gallery delivery. Whether you’re looking for a lively family session or timeless newborn portraits, Melissa Sheridan Photography captures memories that last a lifetime. Contact her today for more information on capturing your dream family photos.