$199 Mini sessions - Booking now!


Never have time to get a great family portrait? Or fear of what to wear is stopping you from taking the leap and booking a photo session? Now is the time to jump in! I'm offering 10 spots for my weekend minis in Auckland, NZ at the end of this month and I want to see you there!



MATERNITY - FAMILY - PORTRAIT - ENGAGEMENT - PROPOSAL - PET - HEADSHOTS



What is a mini session?


Usually, my portrait sessions run for 1-1.5hrs, for the minis this is condensed into just 30 minutes. You get the same Nicole Paton Photography Experience on a smaller scale! If you can give me 30 minutes of your time I will give you wall-worthy portraits - too easy right!


When and Where are the Minis?


The mini sessions will be held over the May 29-30th weekend. I have chosen two versatile spots in East Auckland and two different times of day to give variety. I have Saturday Morning Beach sessions on the 29th or if you prefer nature and greenery I have Sunday Afternoon sessions available,


Cockle Bay Beach - SOLD OUT!!!


Times Available*


Saturday 29th May

Cockle Bay Beach

9 am - BOOKED

9:30 am - BOOKED

10 am - BOOKED

10:30 am - BOOKED

11 am - BOOKED


*Your chosen time may not be available when you come to book a session. Your flexibility with times is much appreciated.


family portrait at the beach

Musick Point- SOLD OUT!!!


Times Available*


Sunday 30th May

Musick Point

2:30 pm - BOOKED

3 pm - BOOKED

3:30 pm - BOOKED

4 pm - BOOKED

4:30 pm - BOOKED


*Your chosen time may not be available when you come to book a session. Your flexibility with times is much appreciated.


What's Included?


Prior to your session, you will receive my style guide to help with your outfit choices. Please feel free to email me photos of your options for some feedback. I will also send through a questionnaire to get to know you better so I can shoot with intention and get you the images you really want!


After the photo session, you will receive an online proof gallery containing all the images from the session, From there you will choose your favourite eight images. These will then be available to you to download.


You will also have the ability to purchase prints, frames, and canvases through the online gallery. This gallery can also be shared with friends and family to purchase prints too!


If you love all the images from your session and just can't choose what to purchase I offer bespoke handmade albums which contain all of your images.


All products can be viewed by clicking on the link below


What's Included?


Prior to your session, you will receive my style guide to help with your outfit choices. Please feel free to email me photos of your options for some feedback. I will also send through a questionnaire to get to know you better so I can shoot with intention and get you the images you really want!


After the photo session, you will receive an online proof gallery containing all the images from the session, From there you will choose your favourite eight images. These will then be available to you to download.


You will also have the ability to purchase prints, frames, and canvases through the online gallery. This gallery can also be shared with friends and family to purchase prints too!


If you love all the images from your session and just can't choose what to purchase I offer bespoke handmade albums which contain all of your images.


All products can be viewed by clicking on the link below


I'm In, how do I book?


Yay! I can't wait to photograph you!


Booking will be made on a first in first-choice basis. This means that as the inquiries come in dates and times may become unavailable. Please contact me as soon as possible if you have limited availability as spots will run out fast.


Booking is completed through my contact form which will open a new window. Don't forget to mention the time and date you would prefer and if you're flexible on the time of the session.


*Your booking is confirmed when your contract is returned and payment made.

two wall mounted circle prints hanging on the wall above the couch
white frame of family photo
story box with family photos

General Terms and Conditions


If your booking cannot go ahead due to COVID 19 alert level restrictions the event will be postponed and you will be credited for the full amount.

If poor weather conditions do not allow the shoot to go ahead and other arrangements can not be made the event will be postponed and you will be credited for the full amount.

Please choose your date and time carefully as booking fees are non-refundable.

If for any reason you do not arrive on time for your session Nicole Paton Photography will attempt to use the remaining time to photograph you. Your booking time is strictly limited to the 30-minute time slot due to the fast-paced nature of the mini setup. No compensation will be made for late arrivals.