DFW Christmas Mini Session

Step into the magic of the season with our Christmas Mini Sessions 2025 — where timeless memories meet twinkling lights and joyful hearts!

These short and sweet sessions are designed to capture your family’s warmth, laughter, and genuine connection in beautifully styled holiday settings. Whether it’s your baby’s first Christmas, a sibling giggle, or a cozy family cuddle, every image will sparkle with love and festive cheer.

Just like in previous years, this year’s Christmas Minis feature two distinct and beautifully coordinated settings — both sharing a matching color palette so one thoughtfully chosen outfit will look perfect in either scene.

Please note: You may choose to shoot with either one or both settings to best fit your family’s needs.

✨ Our Christmas Mini Settings

1. The Dark Green Background
Perfect for a classic portrait style, this elegant setup creates timeless, look-at-the-camera images. If grandparents are joining the session, this setting is a must-have for capturing that cherished family portrait.

2. The Piano Room Setting
Designed for a lifestyle-inspired experience, this bright and cozy setup invites playful, candid moments — ideal for showcasing your family’s personality and connection.

You may choose to be photographed in one or both settings. If you select both, we’ll begin with the darker background for formal portraits and then move to the lively piano room for more relaxed and joyful shots.

✨ The session will run through mid December every weekends and with one weekday option on November 12th. As I shoot from my own private studio, I have the flexibility to potentially add or adjust some session slots. If you don't see your preferred time available, please join the waitlist or contact me directly — I'd be happy to check availability for you!

✨ Come ready to play, laugh, and let your holiday spirit shine.

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This timeless holiday scene features a rich dark green backdrop accented with velvet drapery, golden ribbons, and softly glowing Christmas trees. The luxurious textures and warm tones create an inviting, storybook atmosphere that blends classic holiday elegance with modern refinement.

The setup includes a vintage-style golden chair that adds a touch of sophistication, ideal for creating formal family portraits or multi-generational images that grandparents will treasure. The warm green and gold palette beautifully complements cream, gold, or deep jewel-toned outfits, ensuring every photo feels polished and cohesive.

Designed for those who love traditional Christmas charm, this setting captures the essence of the season — graceful, heartfelt, and beautifully timeless.

The Portrait Corner - The Classic Dark Green Christmas Setting

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The Lifestyle Corner - The Piano Room Christmas Setting

Step into a cozy and heartwarming holiday scene filled with light, laughter, and natural charm. The Piano Room Settingfeatures a beautifully styled wooden piano surrounded by soft greenery, pinecones, and vintage holiday touches — creating the perfect backdrop for candid, lifestyle-inspired moments.

The neutral tones, warm wood textures, and golden light streaming through the windows bring a sense of comfort and nostalgia, reminiscent of Christmas mornings spent at home. Thoughtful accents like wreaths, garlands, and twinkling trees add depth and sparkle, while the piano invites families to share smiles, songs, and play.

This setup is ideal for capturing playful interactions and natural joy — perfect for young children, siblings, or families who love a relaxed, storytelling-style session. Soft cream, beige, and muted green outfits complement the setting beautifully, creating a cohesive and timeless look.

Every frame from this scene feels warm, organic, and full of genuine holiday spirit — a keepsake of Christmas wonder that will make you smile for years to come.

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Wardrobe Guide

This year’s color palette is designed to complement both of our Christmas sets — the Classic Dark Green backdrop and the Piano Room lifestyle setting. The tones are elegant, timeless, and cohesive, allowing one thoughtfully chosen outfit to work beautifully across both scenes.

✨ Color Palette

Deep Green | Forest | Cream | Ivory | Gold | Camel | Warm Brown

These shades pair together effortlessly and photograph beautifully under warm, natural light.

🌿 Styling Tips

  • Coordinate without matching exactly — mix tones within the palette for a balanced look.

  • Avoid bright reds, bold patterns, or logos that distract from the classic Christmas aesthetic.

  • Textures like knits, velvet, and linen photograph beautifully and add warmth.

  • Keep shoes simple and cohesive — think classic, clean, and neutral rather than trendy.

frequently asked questions

Q: How many settings are available for the Christmas mini session?

A: Our Christmas mini session features two distinct settings:

the darker green background: for a classic portrait style, with more formal, look-at-the-camera images.

the piano room setting: for a lifestyle approach, where we'll capture more playful and candid moments.

You may choose to be photographed in one or both settings. If you select both, we will begin with the darker background before moving to the lively piano room.

Q: What is the turnaround time for receiving edited images?

A: The standard turnaround time for your beautifully edited gallery is approximately three weeks. This allows us the careful attention needed to cull and retouch your images to our high standard. Need your photos sooner? We offer an expedited editing service to deliver your gallery within one week for an additional fee of $50.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of people who can attend one mini session?

A; There is no limit to the number of attendees from the same immediate family. We understand that sometimes extended family members might want to join; in such cases, it's $50 for each additional person and up to two grandparents can join the session.

Q. Can infants participate in the Christmas mini session?

A: Our mini sessions are designed to be short and efficient, making them more suitable for children above 6 months old. If your infants have a strict schedule or are not accustomed to new environments, a mini session may not be the best choice for them. But if you are experienced parents and can get well-prepared, there should be no problem for babies and kids of any age to join.

Q: Will you provide raw images?

A: We do not provide raw images for mini sessions. Your final proof gallery will include all the images that have been carefully selected and edited by our photographer.

Q: Do you retouch faces during the editing process?

A: Yes, our standard editing includes subtle, tasteful retouching designed to enhance your natural beauty. This typically involves softening skin texture and making minor proportional adjustments that can be affected by camera angles. Our philosophy for retouching is to create a flattering, natural-looking result that still looks like you.

If you would like minimal retouching or have a specific concern, please let us know in advance. Any additional complex editing requests that fall outside our standard scope will be quoted as an additional service that will incur a fee.

Q: Can we take photos or videos with our phones during the session?

A: No, all forms of video and photo capturing with personal devices are prohibited during the session.

Q: Can a Christmas mini session be canceled after booking?

A: Thank you for your interest in our Christmas Mini Sessions! Please be aware that all bookings are final, and we are unable to offer cancellations or refunds. Preparing for these sessions involves significant non-refundable investments in the studio, props, and materials, and each reserved spot represents a commitment we make to you and our other clients.

We are happy, however, to transfer your session to a friend or family member! Simply notify us once you've made such arrangements.

We absolutely understand that life happens. In the case of a genuine emergency, such as a child's illness (with a doctor's note) or a family emergency, please contact us as soon as possible. We will do our very best to reschedule you for the nearest available date, subject to availability.