Mini sessions, on film.

Let’s take some photos!

Late summer and early fall are the perfect times to refresh your photos. These mini photo sessions in Connecticut are ideal for couples, families, and individuals who want natural, high-quality film images without the time or commitment of a full photo session. Whether you’re celebrating a relationship, updating family photos, marking a milestone, or just want something simple and beautiful, these sessions use a candid, documentary approach designed to feel easy, relaxed, and true to you.

For summer and fall 2026, I’m offering a small collection of limited mini sessions at intentionally selected locations throughout Connecticut, with each date chosen around the setting, experience, and available light. Check out the mini session offerings and locations below.

Please note

If you are looking for a wedding, engagement, or elopement estimate, please fill out my wedding & engagement form under “get your estimate” here! Weddings, engagements & elopements are priced differently than mini shoots and must be requested through the appropriate form. Requests for weddings, engagements, and elopements will not be answered through any of the forms on this page. If you are looking for a session outside of state, please check out my Take Me With You Sessions.

Film Mini Session — $500

  • One roll of film of 35mm film

  • Sessions are about 30 minutes, relaxed and natural

  • Professional development + high-res scans

  • 30+ carefully edited, finalized images

  • A fully film-based final gallery

  • Final gallery delivered digitally within 2–4 weeks

  • Depending on the session, I may incorporate creative techniques like double exposures, direct flash, or other experimental approaches.

  • Select moments are captured digitally throughout your session as well. Digital photographs are not included in the standard gallery unless added to your session.

Customize Your Mini

Add more film, different types of film, and get weird with it. Additional film coverage may increase session time by 10-15 minutes and will also increase the number of final photographs delivered. Exact image counts vary depending on the film format and creative techniques used.

Payment: I accept payment through Apple Pay, Zelle, or Venmo. A 50% retainer is required to reserve your date & time. The remaining 50% of the payment is due the day before the shoot. Any customization to your session must be selected and paid for before the session

Limited Summer & Fall Mini Sessions on Film

  • Ice cream, ice cream date night on film by Briana Raucci at Elizabeth Park Rose Garden

    Ice Cream Night

    August 21 · 7:20 PM

    An evening built around going out for ice cream. Ice cream purchases are not included. At Ashley’s Ice Cream in Branford or Lenny’s Dairy Bar in Branford.

  • Plainville Hot Air Balloon Festival

    August 29 · 5:30 PM

    A romantic evening by the water with the lighthouse, beach, and carousel as our backdrop. Creative double exposures and color flash!

  • Marsh Botanical Garden

    Marsh Botanical Garden

    September 1 · 3:00 PM

    Dreamy botanical portraits. The Marsh Botanical Garden is a botanical garden and arboretum located on the Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut

  • small wedding photography by Briana Raucci. CT fil, wedding photographer for micro weddings

    Blue Hour Ocean Shoot

    September 2 · 7:30 PM

    Dreamy late summer portraits during blue hour. Available in at Jacobs Beach in Guilford

  • carnival

    Pick Your Own

    September

    Check pick-your-own options below at Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT

  • Fair

    Guilford Fair

    September 18 · 6:40 PM

    A fun evening beginning in the final light of the day, transitioning through sunset and colorful twilight. Fair admission, ride tickets & other purchases not included.

Pick-Your-Own Fall Mini Sessions on Film at Bishop’s Orchards

  • Blueberry Picking

    August 15 · 3:00 PM

    Available mid–July to late Aug

    Let’s take pictures of you and your loved ones blueberry picking at Bishop’s Orchards. A long-lived family tradition with film photos to remember it!

  • Peach Picking

    August 22 · 3:00 PM

    Available Mid July – Mid Sept

    Let’s take pictures of you and your loved ones picking peaches at Bishop’s Orchards. A long-lived family tradition with film photos to remember it!

  • Pear Picking

    August 29 · 3:00 PM

    Available late August – Mid Sept

    From Late August to mid–September, we can take pictures of you and your loved ones picking your own pears at Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT. Summer mini session on film

  • Raspberry Picking

    September 12 · 3:00 PM

    Available late August – Mid Oct

    From Late August to mid–October, we can take pictures of you and your loved ones picking your own raspberries at Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT. Fall mini session on film in Guilford, CT.

  • Apple Picking

    September 19 · 3:00 PM

    Available Late August – Late Oct

    Apple picking is a New England classic. Let’s go apple picking at Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT. We can also do pie making! Ask about extending your session for both apple picking a home pie making session in the inquiry form!

  • Pumpkin Picking

    October 10 or 17 · 3:00 PM

    Available mid-Sept – Halloween

    Pumpkin Picking at Bishops Orchards in Guilford, CT. We can also do pumpkin carving! Ask about extending your session for both pumpkin picking & carving in the inquiry form! Fall mini session pumpkin picking session on film.

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