Upcoming Mini Sessions
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October
Capture the creativity and fun of your child’s Halloween Costume in this spooky (but not scary) setting in Studio.
Cost: $125 per family (kids only) OR $75 with a Nakupenda Photography membership
Date: Saturday October 18th at my home studio in Gilbert (9-11)
Includes:
Spooky Halloween Set
10 minute session time
Your 3 favorite digital files
Sunflower Mini Sessions in Buckeye, Arizona | Limited Edition Sunset Sessions
Bask in golden hour magic with our Sunflower Mini Sessions on Saturday, October 19th, set in a stunning field of towering, golden sunflowers in Buckeye, Arizona. These limited-edition mini sessions take place right at sunset, when the warm light meets the rich color of the blooms—creating pure magic.
This is one of our most visually breathtaking sessions of the year, perfect for capturing joy, connection, and all the golden tones of fall in Arizona. Whether you’re updating family photos, celebrating a milestone, or just want something beautiful and seasonal—this is the moment.
Date: Sunday, October 19th at golden hour (exact times assigned after booking)
Location: Sunflower fields in Buckeye, AZ (exact address sent upon registration)
Cost: $300 per family ($100 Deposit with the balance due at the time of the session)
Includes:
10-minute session at sunset in the sunflower field
3 professionally edited digital images of your choice
There are only a few spots available, and this session sells out every year. The glow of the sun against the vivid sunflower backdrop creates a timeless, earthy, and sun-drenched look you’ll fall in love with.
Perfect for:
Seasonal family photos
Fall maternity or couple portraits
Milestone moments
Kids & sibling sessions
Anyone who loves vibrant color and natural beauty
👉 Book your Arizona sunflower mini session now to experience one of the most stunning views the desert has to offer—lit by golden hour and wrapped in sunflowers.
Date: October 25th, 2025
Location: Queen Creek
Time: 3-5:30 pm
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November
Dreaming of a Christmas Sessions that where you can wear your jeans, embrace your inner cowboy and capture the spirit of the wild west? This is shte session you’ve been dreaming of. Dress down in your jeans and favorite t-shirt and come snuggle the sweetest horses from 7XL ranch in this western themed Christmas session (or dress up if that’s your style!)
Session includes:
up to a 15 minute session
3 of your favorite digital files
time with the horse
When? Saturday November 8th
Where? Santan Mountains
Cost? $275
What if I want more pictures? Additional images are available at a rate of $50 ea. or $300 for the collection.
The final Calendar Session of the year, my beloved Christmas Pajamas session! Bring your favorite Christmas Pajamas to this snuggly session. Images will be returned by thanksgiving, giving you more than enough time to create your Christmas cards this year!
Cost: $125 per family (kids only) OR $250 with a Nakupenda Photography membership (find it here 2024 Membership — Nakupenda Photography).
Date: Saturday November 15th from 9-10 am.
Includes
Christmas Pajama Set up
10 minute session time
Your 3 favorite digital files
DECEMBER
Christmas Mini Sessions in Gilbert, Arizona | Limited Edition at The Moody Greenhouse
Looking for magical Christmas family photos in Gilbert, Arizona? ✨ Join Nakupenda Photography for our exclusive Christmas Mini Sessions at The Moody Greenhouse, located near Val Vista and Southern in Mesa.
Designed to capture the glowing charm of Christmas lights after dark, these limited-edition sessions are set in a warm, cozy greenhouse with twinkling lights, festive décor, and a nostalgic holiday feel. It’s the perfect backdrop to celebrate the season with your family.
Date: Saturday, December 6th at 6 PM (exact session time will be assigned)
Location: The Moody Greenhouse, Mesa AZ
Price: $300 per family ($100 deposit with balance due at the time of the session
Includes: 10-minute session, 3 professionally edited digital images
There are only 4 spots available, making this an intimate and highly sought-after session. Don’t miss your chance to document this magical season with glowing, light-filled portraits that feel straight out of a storybook.
Perfect for:
Holiday cards
Christmas gifts
Annual family memories
Families looking for a quick and beautiful seasonal update
👉 Book your Gilbert Christmas mini session today and let us help you capture the magic of the holidays in Arizona’s most charming greenhouse setting.
Step into the magic of the season with our December 7th Santa Experience Sessions in Gilbert, Arizona! As a local child photographer, I’m thrilled to bring families a heartwarming, joy-filled holiday tradition that captures the wonder of Christmas through your child’s eyes. These limited sessions are more than just photos—they’re a nostalgic, cozy experience where your little ones get one-on-one time with Santa in a beautifully styled, festive setting.
From whispered Christmas wishes to the sparkle in their eyes when Santa calls them by name, this is a chance to freeze those magical moments forever. The scent of pine, the twinkle lights, and the soft sound of Christmas music all come together to create unforgettable memories and timeless holiday portraits you’ll treasure for years to come
Your session includes:
One on one time with Santa to tell him your Christmas list
Read a book with Santa and/or look for your name on his list
Share a cookie with Santa
Pick out a small gift from Santa’s toy sack to hold you over to Christmas day!
Date: Sunday December 7th from 10 am - 12 pm
Cost: $350 (up to 3 kids)
Includes your 10-15 minute session time with Santa and your 3 favorite digital files with print release
2025 Calendar 4 pack
The 2025 Session 4 pack is back!
If you love getting pictures of your children in every season of the year, this is the perfect opportunity to plan out your entire year, receive a discount + get all your digital files included.
4 Pack includes:
4 Planned for you seasonal mini sessions (aprox 10-15 minutes depending on the session)
All of the best digital files from every session (10-20)
all kids from 1 immediate family included.
Sessions included are:
Easter animals (animal TBD)
Summer Swim (underwater or on the shore!)
A Fall themed session (perfect for capturing the season OR your Halloween Costume)
The Santa Experience (my favorite session of the year!)
Package is valued at $2400. Dates are listed at least 3 months in advance. No alternate sessions are offered in the event you are unable to attend the date provided.
Prepurchase the full year for $1000 or contact me at katieharrison@nakupendaphotography.com for payment plan options.