2026 Fall Mini Sessions in Dayton, Ohio
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year for family photographs, and Sheldon James Photography is now preparing for our 2026 Fall Mini Sessions!
These sessions are perfect for updating your family portraits, celebrating a growing family or simply preserving this season of your life. Whether you prefer colorful gardens, wooded trails, rustic farmland or an urban setting, we will have several beautiful locations available throughout the Dayton area.
Fall Mini Session Locations
Families will be able to inquire about one of the following locations. Availability will depend on the selected session date, seasonal conditions and applicable photography policies.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark in Dayton offers formal gardens, natural greenery, colorful plants and wooded areas. It is a wonderful choice for families looking for polished portraits with a soft and natural background.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
Cox Arboretum MetroPark features mature trees, open fields, gardens and walking trails. The variety of scenery allows us to capture traditional family portraits along with relaxed and candid moments.
Smith Memorial Gardens
Located in Oakwood, Smith Memorial Gardens provides a smaller and more intimate garden setting. Its beautiful greenery and charming natural details make it an excellent choice for smaller families, couples, children and maternity portraits.
Oakes Quarry Park
Oakes Quarry Park in Fairborn offers open fields, trails, stone textures and rustic scenery. This location is ideal for families who want their portraits to have a more adventurous and earthy appearance.
Bill Yeck Park
Bill Yeck Park in Centerville features wooded trails, tall grasses, creekside scenery and beautiful fall foliage. It is perfect for families who want warm, natural photographs surrounded by the colors of the season.
Heartland Farms in Tipp City
Heartland Farms in Tipp City, Ohio, offers a peaceful countryside setting with open fields, rustic scenery and seasonal color. This location is an excellent choice for families who want their Fall Mini Session to have a relaxed, country-inspired atmosphere.
Just Outside the Oregon District
For families who prefer an urban look, we can photograph just outside Dayton’s Oregon District neighborhood. The surrounding city streets, brick buildings, textured walls and architectural details provide a stylish and modern background for fall family portraits.
What Is Included?
Each 2026 Fall Mini Session will include:
A 30-minute photography session
Your choice of an available location
Individual and family photographs
10 professionally edited, high-resolution digital images
A private online gallery
Personal printing and sharing rights
The option to purchase additional images or upgrade to the complete gallery
Sessions will be scheduled in specific 30-minute time blocks on select dates. Families should arrive prepared and on time because additional session time cannot be guaranteed for late arrivals.
Fall Mini Session Pricing
The investment for a 2026 Fall Mini Session is $225. A non-refundable $75 retainer is required to reserve your approved date, time and location. The remaining $150 balance must be paid before the session.
Additional professionally edited images may be purchased for $25 each. Families who would like every edited image from their session will have the option to upgrade to the complete gallery for an additional $125.
Inquire About a Fall Mini Session
We cannot wait to photograph your family among the beautiful gardens, fall colors, rustic landscapes and urban scenery found throughout Dayton, Oakwood, Centerville, Fairborn and Tipp City!
