Little Love Notes: A Heartfelt Valentine’s Mini Session for 2026
February has always felt like a small but beautiful pause in the year.
The rush of Christmas has settled, spring isn’t quite here yet, and everything slows down just enough for us to look inward - to think about the people who make our lives softer, warmer, and more meaningful.
This year, I wanted to offer something that felt like a gentle exhale.
Something simple, cosy and honest.
Something that celebrates love in its realest form, not the polished version we see on cards and shop displays, but the everyday love that lives in glances, giggles, drawings, cuddles and notes tucked into pockets.
So… I created something new.
Something small but full of heart.
Introducing: Little Love Notes – Valentine’s Studio Mini Sessions
These 15-minute studio minis are designed around one simple idea:
✨ capturing genuine connection through a handwritten note or drawing.
It’s tiny, really. Just a moment.
But it creates emotion in the most natural way — laughter, shy smiles, sweet reactions, little pauses, and those unexpected expressions that become your favourite photographs.
For couples.
For small families.
For parents and little ones.
For anyone who wants something warm and meaningful to mark February.
Why Valentine’s Minis? And Why These Minis?
Every year I see photographers offer Valentine’s minis, but I wanted to create something that felt different — something that felt like me and like my work:
Natural.
Documentary-led.
Connection-focused.
Warm and a little bit playful.
So instead of props or themed backgrounds, I built these minis around a moment — a small human action that tells a much bigger story.
A love note.
A tiny drawing.
A message that will be tucked away and kept forever.
When someone writes something for you — even something simple — it invites emotion.
And when a child draws something for their parent?
Those reactions are priceless.
This tiny prompt transforms a short session into something meaningful, because it gives you space to be yourselves.
No stiff posing.
No pressure.
Just natural connection captured as it happens.
The Studio: Neutral, Cosy and Calm
The studio setup is intentionally simple, so the focus stays on you.
Think:
– warm, neutral tones
– soft textures
– gentle natural light
– space to sit, cuddle, draw, nuzzle in
– quiet prompts instead of forced posing
I want you to walk in and feel at ease — like you’ve stepped into a calm corner of your day where nothing else matters except being with your favourite people.
The whole experience is relaxed, cosy and genuine.
You don’t need to “perform” or come practiced.
You just show up, breathe, and let the moment unfold.
The Love Note Moment: Why It Works So Beautifully
Out of everything in these minis, this is my favourite part.
When you sit down with someone you love and write them a little note — even something silly, simple or heartfelt — something shifts.
It gives your hands something to do.
It makes you forget the camera is there.
It brings out natural smiles and connection.
Children often produce the sweetest scribbles you’ll ever see.
Parents melt.
Couples laugh, nudge each other, or soften into a quiet moment.
Some write heartfelt messages.
Some write something funny.
Some barely write anything at all… but what happens while they’re trying?
That’s where the magic is.
These are the moments that look incredible on camera — because they’re real.
Who These Mini Sessions Are Perfect For
🌿 Couples
Whether you’ve been together six months or sixteen years, these minis give you a chance to celebrate your relationship in a way that feels effortless and heartfelt.
No dramatic posing.
No awkward direction.
Just 15 minutes of being exactly who you are.
🌿 Small Families
This is where the love note moment truly shines.
Kids LOVE being given something to draw — and parents adore watching their little personalities come out on paper.
The reactions are pure gold.
The giggles are contagious.
The cuddles that follow? Beautiful.
🌿 Parents with Little Ones
Imagine your child handing you a tiny Valentine’s drawing.
Imagine the photo of that moment.
Imagine keeping that note forever.
It’s honestly precious.
🌿 Anyone Who Wants Something Affordable and Meaningful
I created these minis to be accessible — a way for more people to experience documentary-style photography without needing a full session.
For £65, you get:
✔ 15 minutes in a relaxed studio
✔ A warm, connection-focused experience
✔ 5 beautifully edited images
✔ The option to upgrade after viewing
✔ A sweet, meaningful moment captured forever
Why 15 Minutes Is More Than Enough
I know it sounds short, but minis thrive on simplicity.
Fifteen minutes gives me the perfect window to:
– ease you into the space
– guide gently with a few prompts
– capture natural reactions during the love note moment
– let you settle into real connection
There’s no rushing.
No feeling of being squeezed into a schedule.
Just a brief, beautiful moment where time slows down enough to see each other clearly.
And because it’s short, kids stay engaged and couples don’t overthink it.
Win-win.
Why These Minis Feel Like You
Because they’re not about matching outfits or props.
They’re about:
– the way you look at each other
– the way your child smiles when they hand you something they made
– the way your partner nudges your knee under the table
– the way someone’s face softens when they’re not posing
– the way love sits quietly between you
That’s the beauty of documentary-style minis — they capture the truth, not the performance.
What Happens After Your Session
A lot of people assume studio minis mean rushed delivery or tiny galleries, but I want this experience to feel as special as a full session.
Here’s what you can expect:
A curated online gallery: You’ll view a selection of the best images from your session, lovingly edited.
Five images included: Perfectly polished, ready to download and share.
Option to upgrade: If you fall in love with more (and you probably will), you can upgrade easily.
Prompt delivery: Minis fall into my 2–4 week editing window, keeping everything manageable and realistic around my full-time job.
Why These Minis Mean So Much to Me
I love photographing love — not the dramatic, over-the-top version, but the soft, quiet, honest kind.
The kind that lives in gestures.
In tiny drawings.
In handwritten words.
In the shared warmth of leaning into someone you adore.
Creating these minis allowed me to build something that felt truly aligned with how I see love and connection.
Something accessible.
Something meaningful.
Something people will treasure years from now.
I want you to walk away with photographs that feel like they belong on your walls, not just in your camera roll.
Limited Slots Only
Because of my workload and to honour the storytelling style I offer, these sessions are strictly limited.
If you’d love to capture something tender, cosy and real this Valentine’s, I would truly love to see you in the studio.
Session Price: £65
Includes: 5 images + upgrade option
Duration: 15 minutes
Vibe: warm, relaxed, natural, emotional
Love,
Jo x