Prep Guide · Nov–Dec
Your Christmas Mini,
made easy.
It's the only photos you'll print and frame this year — and the only ones grandma will text you about. 20 minutes, two outfits, twinkle lights you can almost taste. Slots fill in the first 24 hours every year, so don't sleep on it.
Length
20 minutes
Photos
15+ edited digital images
Investment
$350
Where
Curated Christmas set or your tree at home
Outfit Guide
What to wear, what to skip.
The palette
Bring · Wear
- ·Soft sweaters, knit textures, plaid flannel
- ·One coordinating accent (red, green, or cream)
- ·Pajamas if it's the in-home set — kids especially
Maybe Skip
- ×Bright neons or screaming logos
- ×Matchy-matchy white tops + jeans (everyone)
How to prep
How we make this 20 minutes feel like nothing.
- 01
Eat something light an hour before.
You don't want to feel hangry mid-session. Keep it light so you're comfortable in your outfit too.
- 02
Hydrate the day before, not the morning of.
Hydrated skin photographs better. Caffeine the morning of is fine, but skip the third coffee.
- 03
Iron your outfit + steam the wrinkles.
Wrinkles show up in close-ups. A 5-min steam saves 30 min of editing on my end and makes you look effortless.
- 04
Soft makeup, slightly heavier than everyday.
Cameras eat about 20% of your makeup. Lashes + lip color help. Powder if you tend to shine. Skip the contour lines.
- 05
Bring a small mirror + lip balm.
Between frames I'll let you check yourself. Lip balm matters more than you think — chapped lips are the #1 thing brides regret.
- 06
Arrive 10 minutes early.
Park, breathe, settle. Five minutes of warm-up makes your shots feel natural instead of stiff.
- 07
Trust the process. Then trust me.
You don't need to know how to pose. I'll guide you frame by frame. The best photos happen between the poses you're trying for.
Common Questions
Things people always ask.
Can my dog/cat be in it?
Yes. Pets crush these. Just bring a treat or favorite toy + an extra hand.
How fast do I get the photos?
Edited gallery within 7 days. Sneak peek next morning if I can.
What if it rains?
We move indoors or to a covered location, no charge. Or we reschedule.
What's included