FALL MINI SESSIONS
October 2026, CHICAGO

I can’t believe Fall is here! Fall Mini Sessions are here!

Mini sessions are perfect for your Christmas & holiday cards or for an updated photo to remember this chapter of your story!

The Details

This year, I am offering mini sessions at a two beautiful forest preserves… one in Northwest Chicago & another in Schaumburg (October 24).
Mini Sessions are $280.

If you need a full 1 hour session ($375), just include that in your message :)

Included in your mini session:

20-minute photo session
15 edited photos (minimum.) for download via an online gallery
An online, password-protected gallery to download & share photos (available for 1 month)
A client guide to take away the stress of preparing for your session!
A print release to print your photos for personal use
2-2.5 week turnaround
Immediate family only, please

To book and secure your mini session, you can pay a non-refundable $100 deposit when booking. Your deposit will count toward your session cost, and the remaining $180 will be due on the day of your session.

Please make sure that you can make the rain date in case of inclement weather on October 31/Saturday.

I can't wait to see you!
-Marlene

Payment can be made through Zelle ( marleneclaytonphoto@gmail.com ), Venmo (@marleneclayton, 7374) cash, or check.

busse woods,
rolling meadows

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Busse Woods, Rolling Meadows/Schaumburg, IL 60008
Lots of quiet space for us to have fun! Tall grasses and fall colors. We have bright, clean light in the morning for crisp color.

Available session times (first come, first served):
- 8:30 am
- 9:00 am
- 9:30 am
- 10:00 am
Rain date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 same location
Free parking.

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Location: Bunker Hill, W Harts Rd, Chicago, IL 60714
These photos make it look remote, but this forest preserve is popular with both city and northwest-suburb clients. It’s peaceful — you can hear the breeze and we can walk a pretty trail after your session if you like. We have golden light in the evening.

Available session times (first come, first served):
- 2:20 pm - Booked, no longer available
- 2:50 pm
- 3:20 pm
- 3:50 pm
- 4:20 pm
- 4:50 pm
Rain date: Saturday, October 31, 2026 same location
Free parking.