CHRISTMAS MINIS 2026

Chicago Christmas Mini Sessions 2026

Welcome to my Christmas Mini Sessions - a cozy space to pause, breathe, and hold onto what truly matters

The holiday season in Chicago has a magic of its own: warm light, soft laughter, and those little moments that make home feel even more like home. These Christmas Mini Sessions are created for families, couples, and expecting mamas who want to capture the people and connections that make this season meaningful.

Maybe it’s your baby’s first Christmas. Maybe it’s your last Christmas before becoming parents. Maybe your children are growing faster than you expected. Or maybe you simply want to remember what this season felt like.

Whatever chapter you’re in, these photographs will preserve a little piece of it - so years from now, you can remember not only how it looked, but how it felt.

What’s included:

Christmas Mini Session — $275

• 20–25 minute photography session
• Christmas studio rental included
• Access to beautifully styled holiday setups
• A private proof gallery to choose your favorite images
• 12 professionally edited high-resolution digital images of your choice
• Styling & outfit guidance before your session
• Option to purchase additional images or upgrade to the full gallery
• Final edited gallery delivered within 10 business days after your image selection

WHAT TO EXPECT:

I guide every Christmas Mini Session with a gentle, easy flow, so you never have to wonder what to do or how to pose.

We’ll begin with a few softly guided portraits of everyone together, including those classic looking-at-the-camera photographs you’ll want to keep.

From there, we’ll focus on connection: cozy hugs, little hands, laughter, quiet glances, and the small in-between moments that make your family feel like your family.

And when it feels right, we’ll add a little movement and play - walking hand-in-hand, leaning into your partner, spinning your little one, cuddling close, or holding your bump beneath the Christmas lights.

Throughout the session, I’ll guide you while leaving plenty of room for genuine emotion and natural interaction.

No stiff posing. No pressure. Just you and the people you love - captured as you are in this season of your life.

SESSION DETAILS:

Payment: Full payment of $275 and a signed agreement are required to reserve your session. Your time slot is officially confirmed only after payment, signed agreement, and written confirmation from the Photographer.

Arrival: Please arrive 5–7 minutes early. Christmas Mini Sessions are scheduled back-to-back, so late arrival will reduce your shooting time and the session cannot be extended.

Image Selection: After your session, you’ll receive a private proof gallery to select your 12 included images. Additional images and a Full Gallery Upgrade will also be available for purchase.

Editing: All final images are professionally edited in my signature style. RAW and unedited files are not provided.

Cancellation & Rescheduling: Because studio time is reserved and paid for in advance, session payments are generally non-refundable. If your original time slot is successfully rebooked by another client, you may choose a full refund, transfer your payment to another available Christmas Mini, or apply it toward a private session. Full cancellation and rescheduling terms are included in the session agreement.

Why it matters 🎞

Because the little things - your child’s laughter, your partner’s glance, your growing belly, your baby’s tiny hands, have a way of becoming the moments you miss the most.

These photographs are more than holiday portraits. They’re pieces of your story: warm, honest, and full of the love that makes this season yours.

Years from now, it won’t be the decorations you remember most — it’ll be the laughter, the closeness, and the people who made this Christmas feel like home.