Miranda Rae Photography

Beach Mini Session · Affordable Florida Beach Photos

Quick, Easy.
Beautiful.

Real, professional beach photos in about half an hour, for busy families, couples and anyone who doesn't want a long session.

Beach Mini Session$13020–30 minutes · 15 edited photos
Up to 6 people
✓ No payment to ask✓ Sunrise, midday or sunset
96% Recommend
18 reviews on Facebook
“Miranda is the best photographer in The Forgotten Coast. She has captured our family so beautifully every time she takes our photos. She has such a quick turn around time, great prices, and truly makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. 10/10 recommend!” — Hayley H., Facebook review

Affordable beach photos

What's a beach mini session?

A beach mini session is a shorter, relaxed photo session on the sand. It's an affordable way to get professional beach photos without giving up a whole evening of your vacation. It's perfect for little ones with short attention spans, couples, or a quick yearly family picture.

Miranda Rae spends 20–30 minutes with you at one spot on the beach, lightly guiding you so nobody has to know how to pose. You get 15 professionally edited photos in a private online gallery, ready for your walls, Christmas cards and the grandparents.

Dad lifting his baby into the air at sunset on Mexico Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Little girl in a pink dress twirling at sunset on Cape San Blas, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography Parents holding hands with their toddler on a Florida Gulf Coast beach, by Miranda Rae Photography Girl and her grandmother forehead to forehead by the ocean in Panama City Beach, Florida, by Miranda Rae Photography

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Beach mini session price

One simple, affordable price

Professionally edited photos in a private online gallery. Checking your date is free.

Beach Mini SessionAbout half an hour on the beach$13020–30 minutes · 15 edited photos · up to 6 people
  • 1 location
  • Sunrise, midday or sunset, based on availability
  • Relaxed, lightly guided, no posing experience needed
  • Private online gallery to view and download
Want more time?The Beach Special$19945–60 minutes · 30–35 edited photos · up to 11 people
  • 1 outfit change
  • Great for bigger families and grandparents
  • Offered at every beach

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Where beach minis are offered

Miranda's home beaches

Beach mini sessions are offered at these four beaches. Visiting Destin, 30A or St. George Island? Book the Beach Special there.

How a beach mini works

1

Send your date

Tell Miranda your date and beach with the form below. Not sure yet? That's fine.

2

Hold your spot

Miranda confirms the time and place with you. A $50 deposit holds your date.

3

Have fun

20–30 minutes of relaxed, lightly guided photos. Sandy feet welcome.

4

Get your photos

15 edited photos in a private online gallery, ready to share.

Check Your Beach Mini Date

Free to ask, and Miranda will personally confirm.

No payment, no obligation — you're just asking. Miranda will personally confirm your date.

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Beach mini session questions

How much is a beach mini session?

Miranda's Beach Mini Session is $130. It includes 20–30 minutes at one spot on the beach, up to 6 people and 15 professionally edited photos in a private online gallery.

Which beaches offer the mini session?

Mexico Beach, Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas and Panama City Beach. In Destin, 30A and St. George Island, Miranda offers the $199 Beach Special instead.

What's the difference between the Mini and the Beach Special?

Time, photos and group size. The Mini is 20–30 minutes with 15 edited photos for up to 6 people. The Beach Special is $199 for 45–60 minutes with 30–35 edited photos, up to 11 people and an outfit change.

We have more than 6 people. Can we still book a mini?

For bigger groups, the $199 Beach Special gives you more time and room for everyone. Just send your date and how many people, and Miranda will help you pick the right session.

What time of day is best?

Sunset is the favorite, with soft golden light and warm colors. Sunrise is just as pretty, cooler and quieter, and a great pick for little ones who wake up early or if your sunset date is taken.

Can I get a last-minute mini session?

Miranda can sometimes fit in last-minute sessions — it never hurts to ask.

What if the weather doesn't cooperate?

Just reach out. Miranda will do her best to find a new date or time that works for you.

How do I hold my date?

Send your date with the form above. Once Miranda confirms, a $50 deposit holds your date, and it comes off your price.

Someday you'll want this day back. ♡

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