Mini MARATHON DAY

Professional Portraits in Sarasota on a Schedule That Works for You

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Mini Marathon Day is Sylwia Ok Photography's signature format for delivering professional portrait sessions at special pricing on select studio days throughout the year. The concept is simple: Sylwia opens her Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park studio for a full day of back-to-back mini sessions, and you book the time slot that fits your schedule.

Mini sessions are available for headshots, personal branding portraits, maternity, child milestones, senior portraits, dance portraits, and more. Sessions are studio-based, fully guided, and delivered with the same artistry and attention that defines every Sylwia Ok Photography experience - in a shorter, more accessible format.

Mini Marathon Days are announced throughout the year. When dates are available, they fill quickly, especially around back-to-school, end-of-year, and spring portrait seasons. If you're considering a mini session, reach out early or check back regularly for upcoming dates.

ONE DAY ONLY

APRIL 10, 2026

MINI MARATHON Day

Regular Price: $690

SPECIAL PRICING $390

Includes:

45 min studio fully guided session

Multiple outfits changes

Same day selection process

TWO high-res fully retouched digital images

Professional retouching

Electronic image delivery within 3 business days

Elevate your professional look!

ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!

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Is a Mini Marathon Day Session Right for You?

Mini Marathon Days are ideal if you:

— Need a professional headshot update for LinkedIn, your company website, or social media

— Are a business owner or entrepreneur looking for personal branding images without committing to a full branding session

— Want beautiful maternity portraits in a focused, efficient format

— Are marking a child's milestone - a first birthday, a preschool graduation, or the start of a new school year

— Need senior portraits for college applications or announcements

— Want dance or performer portfolio images in a studio setting

— Are a first-time portrait client who wants to experience working with Sylwia before booking a full custom session

If you're looking for a multi-location session, multiple outfit changes across an extended day, or a full family portrait experience, a Custom or Deluxe session will serve you better. Sylwia is happy to discuss both options during a brief consultation call.

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BOOK YOUR SESSION
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“Hands down, the BEST!!!”

— Heather C | Harbor Chiropractic

“Sylwia did an amazing job with our team business headshots. She is very professional and helps you feel comfortable. We had a great selection to choose from. Hands down, the BEST!!.”

What's Included in a Mini Marathon Day Session

✔ Fully guided portrait session in Sylwia Ok Photography's Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park studio

✔ Professional lighting, backdrop options, and posing direction - everything provided, nothing to bring except yourself and your outfits

✔ Multiple outfit changes welcome - bring as many options as you'd like within your time slot

✔ Same-day image preview - you select your favorites before you leave the studio

✔ Fully retouched, high-resolution final images delivered electronically

✔ Available session types: headshots, personal branding, maternity, child milestones, senior portraits, dance portraits, and more

✔ Special mini session pricing - a more accessible entry point to the full Sylwia Ok Photography experience

Note: Mini Marathon Days are designed for individual and personal portrait sessions. Family portraits and multi-subject sessions requiring a more customized approach are better served by a full Custom or Deluxe session.

BOOK YOUR SESSION
BOOK YOUR SESSION

CLIENT REVIEWS

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    ““I'm STILL smiling!! the biggest impression on me was how wonderful she made me feel! I now have the BEST images for my marketing and I feel more confident than ever!”.”

    Megan DiPiero

  • Smiling man and woman sitting at a desk with documents and laptop, gray background.

    Our session with Sylwia for our Professional Headshots was amazing. She discussed the photo shoot with us first and presented us with photos that we can use throughout our business & personal life.”

    Annie & Ken Clark

  • Woman with short hair, wearing a pink and white striped shirt and jeans, seated against a neutral background.

    “Excellent photo session. My photos turned out to be the best I've ever had taken. ”

    Carol Barlow

 FAQs

  • If your current headshot is more than two years old, was taken on a phone, or no longer looks like you - yes, it's time. Mini Marathon Day is specifically designed for professionals who need a polished, current headshot without the time commitment of a full custom session. In 45 minutes at Sylwia Ok Photography's Lakewood Ranch studio, you'll walk away with professionally lit, expertly posed, and fully retouched images ready for LinkedIn, your company website, email signatures, and any professional platform where first impressions matter.

  • Mini Marathon Days are available for headshots, personal branding portraits, maternity portraits, child milestone sessions (including first birthdays and smash cake), senior portraits, and dance portraits. The format works best for individual or paired sessions in a single studio setting. Multi-subject family portraits, large group sessions, and sessions requiring location changes or extended creative direction are better suited to a full Custom or Deluxe session - Sylwia is happy to discuss which format is right for you.

  • Individual Mini Marathon Day sessions are typically 45 minutes. The format is designed to be efficient and focused - Sylwia guides you through the session quickly and professionally, making the most of the time without ever making you feel rushed. Because the studio is set up and ready before you arrive and Sylwia knows exactly how to work within the format, the quality of the images is not compromised by the shorter duration. You're welcome to bring multiple outfit options and change within your time slot.

  • For Mini Marathon Day sessions, we recommend arriving camera-ready - hair and makeup done before your appointment. Hair and makeup artist services can be arranged for full Custom sessions only. If you'd like a referral to a local stylist who can prepare you ahead of your session, just let Sylwia know when you book and she'll be happy to point you in the right direction. For headshot sessions specifically, keeping hair and makeup natural and polished tends to photograph best - Sylwia can share specific preparation tips when you book.

  • All Mini Marathon Day sessions take place in Sylwia Ok Photography's commercial studio in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, conveniently accessible from Sarasota, Bradenton, and surrounding areas. The studio is fully equipped with professional lighting, multiple backdrop options, and everything needed for a complete portrait session. Mini Marathon Days do not include on-location or outdoor sessions - for location-based sessions, a full Custom session is the right format.

  • Yes! Completely and throughout. You do not need to know what to do with your hands, how to angle yourself, or how to make a natural expression on demand. Sylwia guides every pose, every angle, and every expression. This is one of the most common concerns people have before their first professional portrait session, and it's exactly why working with a photographer of Sylwia's experience and skill makes such a difference. Most clients arrive nervous and leave genuinely surprised at how comfortable the experience was, and how much they like the results.

  • You're welcome to bring as many outfit options as you'd like , there's no limit on what you can bring to the studio. The practical limit is the time in your session slot. For a 45 minute session, most clients can comfortably accommodate two-three outfit changes. Sylwia will let you know during your session how the timing is going and how many changes are realistic. Pro tip: bring outfits that are easy to change into quickly, and avoid complicated layering or jewelry that takes time to swap.

  • Image selection happens the same day as your session, right there in the studio before you leave. Sylwia reviews the best images from your session with you, and you choose your favorites on the spot. This means you leave knowing exactly which images you're getting, with no waiting and no wondering. Final images are fully retouched and delivered electronically within a few business days of your session.

  • A Mini Marathon Day session is a focused, studio-based format at special pricing, ideal for clients who need specific deliverables (a headshot, a few branding images, a milestone portrait) in an efficient timeframe. A full Custom session offers extended session time, multiple locations, more outfit changes, and a deeper pre-session planning process including an inspirational board and styling consultation. Many clients use Mini Marathon Day as a first experience with Sylwia Ok Photography and return for a full Custom session when they want a more comprehensive portrait experience. Both options deliver the same artistry and quality - they just differ in scope and investment.

  • Mini Marathon Days are announced throughout the year and vary by season. The best way to stay informed is to join Sylwia Ok Photography's email list, or check back on this page periodically, upcoming dates are listed here when available. You can also reach out directly to ask about upcoming dates. Because spots are limited and fill quickly, especially around back-to-school season, the spring portrait season, and ahead of major holidays, reaching out early is always recommended.

  • Yes. A Mini Marathon Day session makes a thoughtful and personal gift -for a colleague who needs a headshot update, a friend celebrating a milestone, or a family member who would never book it for themselves. Gift certificates for Mini Marathon Day sessions are available through Sylwia Ok Photography. Contact Sylwia directly to arrange a gift certificate in the session amount, which the recipient can then use to book their preferred available date.

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