Couple sitting close together in blooming lavender field with warm golden sunset light behind them.
Smiling blonde couple posing together in a peacock chair during golden hour outdoor engagement session.

 

MINIS

 

Minis are styled shoots held on specific dates to take advantage of beautiful sets and locations! My Minis vary from my annual Picnic Minis, Lavender Minis, Sunflower Field Minis and much more! Check out my list below so you don't miss out on any of my once a year minis!

Romantic couple sharing wine glasses and kissing on beach blanket at sunset engagement session.
Couple sharing a romantic kiss on vintage red tractor in a pumpkin patch at golden hour.
Couple sharing a romantic dip kiss in a sunflower field during a stunning golden hour sunset.
moments framed in time

 

lavender Minis

 

There’s just something about being surrounded by a field of lavender that makes everything feel a little more magical. These minis at Purple Hill Lavender Farm are perfect for couples, families, maternity, or anyone who wants a beautiful excuse to spend an evening in the flowers. Expect gorgeous summer light, plenty of movement, and photos that feel natural, colourful, and a little bit dreamy.

Couple sitting close together in blooming lavender field with warm golden sunset light behind them.

 

 

package

 

 

 

$310 + HST

20 Minutes of Coverage

10 Photos of your Choice

 

 

 

date + Time slots

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, July 24th 2026

 

 

 

7:00pm - 7:20pm

7:30pm - 7:50pm

8:00pm - 8:20pm

8:30pm - 8:50pm

 

loCATION

 

 

Purple Hill Lavender Farm

Creemore, ON

 

a little magic, beautifully captured

 

sunflower minis

 

The ultimate summer photo op! Bright yellow blooms, warm sunshine, and a whole lot of personality at Laura’s Farm Stand. Whether you’re bringing your favourite person, your whole crew, or just yourself, these minis are made for playful, happy, sunshine-filled photos.

Happy couple embracing and laughing together in a sunflower field during golden hour photo session.

 

package

 

 

$310 + HST

20 Minutes of Coverage

10 Photos of your Choice

 

 

 

date + Time slots

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 7th 2026

 

 

 

6:30pm - 6:50pm

7:00pm - 7:20pm

7:30pm - 7:50pm

8:00pm - 8:20pm

 

loCATION

 

 

Laura's Farm Stand

Cookstown, ON

 

memories in the making

 

beach bed minis

 

A bed on the beach? Obviously!!

These minis bring all the cozy, dreamy vibes with a perfectly styled bed set right on the sand at Wasaga Beach. Think barefoot snuggles, salty air, beachy movement, and photos that feel like your favourite summer day!

Couple sharing a romantic kiss on a white blanket at the beach during a vibrant sunset.

 

package

 

 

$310 + HST

20 Minutes of Coverage

10 Photos of your Choice

 

 

 

 

date + Time slots

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 14th 2026

 

 

 

6:00pm - 6:20pm

6:30pm - 6:50pm

7:00pm - 7:20pm

7:30pm - 7:50pm

8:00pm - 8:20pm

 

loCATION

 

 

Wasaga Beach

Wasaga Beach, ON

 

the beauty of right now

 

sand dunes minis

 

For something a little less polished and a lot more cool. The Wasaga Beach dunes give us soft sand, tall grasses, movement, and plenty of room to play! These minis are all about effortless photos that feel candid, windswept, and just a little bit cinematic.

Mother lifting child at golden hour on sandy cliff by river, with son sitting nearby in warm sunset light.

 

package

 

 

 

$310 + HST

20 Minutes of Coverage

10 Photos of your Choice

 

 

 

 

date + Time slots

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, August 28th 2026

 

 

 

6:00pm - 6:20pm

6:30pm - 6:50pm

7:00pm - 7:20pm

7:30pm - 7:50pm

 

loCATION

 

 

Sand Dunes

Wasaga Beach, ON

 

Couple sharing intimate moment in snowy winter setting, woman wearing ear muffs and cozy knit dress.
more minis to come...

 

Don't forget fall + winter minis!!!

 

Fall + Winter Minis will be released and available for booking at the end of August 2026

Couple kissing romantically at golden sunset overlooking a calm river with autumn trees behind them.
frequently asked questions

How do I book?

Minis get released about 1-2 months in advance. I will release a wait list a few days prior on my instagram story for anyone that would like to snag a time slot before it goes live to the public. Once they go live, you can follow the booking links above and choose the time slot on the mini you are interested in! You will automatically get an email with the contract to sign and the 50% deposit information. Bookings aren't confirmed until the deposit is made. If you are using a gift certificate you purchased on Black Friday the previous year, you can choose that in the form attached to the booking and input the gift certificate code there. Then we have some fun!

Are there travel fees or location fees?

Travel fees and location rental fees are covered for your mini! Minis allow me to shoot multiple sessions in 1 day so I am not driving back and forth for each individual session. Because of this, I have covered the cost of travel fees or location rental fees that you would normally pay on top of a session package for a regular session.

How can I make a payment?

Payments are accepted in E-transfer. They can be sent to info@rachelpaynephotography.com. Payment instructions are included in the Welcome Email you will receive once you confirm your booking! Cash can also be accepted on the day of your session for the remaining balance due on that day.

How do I receive my photos?

Photos are delivered in an online gallery where you can download them in full size, properly compressed web format as well as where you can order prints of your photos. Your proofs are delivered within 2 weeks for you to choose the photos included in your mini. Once you submit your choices, your edited photos are delivered within 2 weeks to your email in an online gallery.

Young couple touching foreheads and smiling tenderly in evergreen forest at dusk.

 

Get in touch


Reach out if you have any questions about booking your session or want to inquire about what fall + winter minis will be released this year!

 

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