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a pumpkin forest set in my studio in West Sussex for autumn mini sessions in 2025 - Hello Pumpkin

Pumpkin Forest Halloween Mini Sessions in East Grinstead

Part of my Halloween Event Weekend in East Grinstead, West Sussex (17th-19th October 2025), the Pumpkin Forest is where autumn comes alive. Wander between glowing pumpkins, crisp leaves, and cosy seasonal magic – the perfect backdrop for portraits you’ll treasure long after the last leaf falls.

Keep scrolling to discover the magic…

Every October, when the last light slips through the trees and the air turns crisp, the Pumpkin Patch comes alive. Hidden in the heart of my Halloween Event Weekend in East Grinstead, West Sussex, it’s different every year but this year, it’s cosy corner where glowing pumpkins rest on soft moss, autumn leaves crunch underfoot, and a little woodland magic lingers in the air. I built it as a place for little ones, and pumpkin lovers of all ages to step into the season and take home memories as warm as the colours around them.

Session Details

  • Dates: 17th–19th October 2025

  • Location: My cosy indoor studio in East Grinstead, West Sussex (perfect whatever the weather)

  • Session length: 20 minutes

  • Price: £35 (includes all your digital images) or £50 if you’d like to visit both the Pumpkin Forest and the Witches Cafe with an extended session to allow for an outfit change in between.

  • Booking: Spaces are limited and always go quickly, calendar will open on September 1st.

What to Expect

Your Pumpkin Forest session is relaxed, friendly, and full of seasonal charm.

  • A magical set with glowing pumpkins, autumn leaves, and woodland friends

  • A calm, unhurried pace so little ones can settle in

  • Professional, flattering lighting that makes the colours pop

  • Space for up to two children from an age where they can sit up by themselves

  • All of your edited images to download from your private online gallery.

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What to Wear & Prepare

To make the most of your Pumpkin Forest session:

  • Choose warm autumn tones — mustard, rust, cream, brown, or deep greens look magical against the set.

  • Avoid large logos or busy patterns that distract from the mood.
  • Layer up — cardigans, scarves, and cozy textures add seasonal depth without overheating indoors.

  • Bring clean shoes cosy socks for little ones to keep the set fresh and comfy.

  • Arrive at your appointment start time – you don’t need to get here early, we’ll still have plenty of time to start relaxed and not rushing.

Ready to step into the Pumpkin Forest?

 
Spaces are limited for 17th–19th October 2025. The calendar is open for booking now!

Where do the Photo Shoots Take Place?

My cosy photography studio is based in the heart of West Sussex, in East Grinstead. I’m easy to reach from nearby towns including Crawley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Tunbridge Wells, and Crowborough, as well as the surrounding villages. With plenty of parking and good transport links, it’s a relaxed, convenient spot for families travelling from across the county and beyond.  Click here for precise directions using the Google Maps Reference for Sarah Fisher Photography.

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Find Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions about the Halloween Event

If you’ve got questions, the section below might give you the answers that you need. If not, then just get in touch and I’m always happy to help.

Can I visit the Witches’ Cafe and Pumpkin Forest?2025-08-22T13:58:06+00:00

Absolutely!  If you like the idea of getting some cosy autumn photos with plenty of pumpkins, forest vibes and friendly creatures to meet, but also getting a bit more spooky in the Witches’ Cafe, then you can book to visit both sets while you’re at the studio.  A visit to a single set costs £35 and it is £50 to visit both (those prices both include your edited images at print quality).  If you’re visiting both sets, you’ll get an extended session time so you have time for an outfit change in between.

My child gets scared really easily – are these sessions OK for them?2025-08-22T13:55:09+00:00

At the end of the day, you know your child best and I’d definitely recommend taking a good look at all of the images before booking to see if it would be something that they would find fun. All the props are designed to be on the cute side of spooky (unless you ask for the scarier set) but there is a definitely spooky side with spider sandwiches and skull cupcakes.  The good news is that you can still capture all those autumn memories by taking a trip to the Pumpkin Forest instead – guaranteed scare free with lots of pumpkins and friendly woodland creatures.

I have older children who like a scare – do you have props for them?2025-08-22T13:30:15+00:00

A lot of my clients have been coming along to my Halloween photo shoots for a lot of years now and they’re getting to an age where they don’t want spooky and cute so much any more.  So when I designed the Witches’ Cafe, I made a second set of props to change the narrative a little bit from the cupcakes to a bit of a darker Sweeney Todd vibe.  There’s only one rule.  Never ask what is in the pies.

Will I need to attend a viewing session?2025-08-18T15:15:54+00:00

Whether you’ll need to attend a viewing session to see your photos after a Halloween photo shoot is a very common question I get asked.  I totally understand it as this is what most photographers do and at the viewing session, there are quite often a range of sales tactics used to encourage you to spend more money.  Whilst I fully support you spending more money, it would be impossible to do with my mini sessions as your session fee already includes all your images at print quality!   So there’s no viewing session for you to attend with this (or any of my other photography sessions as it goes) – you’ll simply receive a link to your private online gallery a few days after your session.  Your images will be waiting for you there to download, print and and enjoy.

What’s included in the session fee?2025-08-18T15:10:55+00:00

When you book for a Halloween photo shoot at my studio, you’ll have the choice to either visit the Pumpkin Forest or the Witches’ Cafe for £35 which includes your time in the set, use of all the props and as much magic and spook as I can dream up for you.  It also includes all of your edited image gallery to download at print quality.  If you’d like to visit both sets while you’re with me, you can do that for £50 – you’ll get an extended session time to allow for an outfit change between the two and all of your images are still included.

What are the Halloween mini photo shoots2025-08-18T15:06:49+00:00

My Halloween mini photo shoot event is happening from October 17-19 2025 and there will be two worlds you can visit to get into the Halloween and Autumn spirit.  There will be the Witches’ Café is and the Pumpkin Forest.  Sessions includes all of your edited digital images and cost £35 for one set or £50 to visit both worlds while you’re in the studio.

When will we receive our Halloween photos?2025-08-18T15:06:42+00:00

After you’ve been to visit for yourHalloween photos, you’ll receive a beautifully edited private online gallery within 3 business days. With these mini photo shoots, all your images are included so you will be able to download them direct to your device and print or share them as you’d like to.

Where do the Halloween photo shoots take place?2025-08-18T15:07:42+00:00

My cosy photography studio is based in the heart of West Sussex, in East Grinstead. I’m easy to reach from nearby towns including Crawley, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Tunbridge Wells, and Crowborough, as well as the surrounding villages. With plenty of parking and good transport links, it’s a relaxed, convenient spot for families travelling from across the county and beyond.  For exact directions, click here for the Google Maps Reference.

What’s the booking process?2025-08-18T15:06:07+00:00

As with all of my photo shoots, you can book your session online by either clicking the button on the screen or following the links on the website.  Just enter your details to reserve your session and it will be confirmed when you send over your payment (there will be a link to do this in the confirmation email).  The calendar opens 1st September—dates sell fast!

How long does a session take?2025-08-18T15:06:18+00:00

A visit to the Halloween event is a mini session booked for half an hour but generally you’ll be taking photos for about ten to fifteen minutes. If you’re visiting both the Pumpkin Forest and the Witches’ Cafe, you’ll get a longer session so you’ll have time for an outfit change in between!

What if my child is shy or doesn’t smile?2025-08-18T15:05:56+00:00

That’s OK! I work at a relaxed pace, and we can capture plenty of sweet moments, smiles or not.  There are plenty of fun things to look at and even a friendly fox to keep them happy and distracted.

Can I Bring my Dog?2025-08-18T15:05:52+00:00

Absolutely! Well-behaved dogs are welcome and look adorable in the Pumpkin Forest or in the Witches Cafe — just let me know beforehand. Costumes not obligatory but always welcome!

How many people can join in a Halloween photo shoot?2025-08-18T15:05:49+00:00

These sessions are suitable for up to two children from an age at which they can sit up by themselves.  Fur babies are also always welcome!  Costumes are optional of course but always encouraged!

Can I use my phone/camera in the studio ?2025-09-27T14:39:26+00:00
Use of phones in my studio
Use of phones in my studio

I kindly ask that you don’t take photos or videos during your session. Your booking includes my time, skill and copyright, and recording in the studio can interrupt the flow of your shoot. If anyone is seen filming or photographing, the session will need to be stopped and will end without refund – and that’s not a situation any of us want to be in. Please relax, enjoy the experience, and let me take care of creating the images for you.

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