Simple, joyful portraits to celebrate the season.

2025 Holiday Studio Mini Sessions

The holiday season has a way of filling up fast—school concerts, shopping lists, and trying to remember where you hid that one gift. Somewhere in there, you realize you still need a holiday card photo. And not just any photo… one where everyone’s actually in it and looking happy.

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Even if you have a grumpy kid, just keep going and stay positive! Michele is magical!! - Alison M

Because your holiday photos shouldn't feel like a chaotic checklist item.

It starts the same every year...

You’re elbow-deep in wrapping paper, someone’s got a cold, and your camera roll is 98% blurry photos where at least one kid is mid-sneeze or mid-meltdown.

The holidays are full. Beautiful, yes—but also messy, loud, and nonstop. And yet, you still want one photo. Just one where everyone looks happy-ish and dressed in something other than Paw Patrol pajamas.

That’s where I come in.

Let’s make your holiday photo the easiest thing on your list this year.

The year flies by—and then, suddenly, you're scrambling. Holiday concerts, wrapping paper mountains, and that moment when everyone needs a photo—right now. Instead of another wild outdoors shot or rushing into what-you-had-on-hand, what if one simple studio moment could capture who you are right now?

Soft winter light washes across simple, elegant sets—the giant wreath, the low-lit tree grove, the clean stockings wall—or one of your favorites—without ever feeling cheesy or overdone. There's a quiet joy in the subtle textures and gentle tones.

Imagine walking into a warm, light-filled studio in Northeast Minneapolis. The kids explore a festive but simple set that doesn’t scream “Pinterest explosion.” You’re done in 10 minutes. No bribery. No windchill. And in a couple weeks, you’ve got a gallery full of images that actually feel like your family—joyful, connected, and beautifully real.

Here’s what’s included:

A 10-minute holiday studio session with me, Michele — over 15 years capturing families, and I’ve learned: in ten minutes, we can get gold—big sibling smiles, tiny fidgety laughs, natural pauses—if we let the moment breathe.
A festive, elegant setup — seasonal in a way that lasts—twinkling judiciously, textures you can almost feel, settings where your family takes center stage—not stacked props.
A curated online gallery & slideshow — in about 2–3 weeks, relive the session in calm speed: a slideshow that makes your heart pause before you pick your favorites.
The flexibility to choose your collection after seeing your photos — no pressure frontloads; you decide what you need once you know your favorites.

These sessions are perfect for you if:

You want a holiday card photo that feels timeless and not rushed

Your toddler’s attention span is 7 minutes, max

You love the idea of family portraits but need someone else to handle the details

You’ve got grandparents who will absolutely cry happy tears over their gift this year

2025 Available Session Dates

Location: My Northeast Minneapolis Studio

Your creative fee secures your spot and is applied toward your chosen image collection.

Want a sneak peek?

Here’s a glimpse below at last year’s setup
Spoiler: adorable kids, cozy knits, twinkle lights.

You’ll arrive early, leave just a few minutes after walking in, but with a full set of images—siblings together, that laugh that gets lost in group photos, a quiet moment on the sofa—all in under fifteen minutes. It’s structured magic.

Your Holiday Mini Session Questions—Answered

Why just 10 minutes?: Because it’s enough to let your family relax, reveal the real grin, and move on to cocoa—without anyone hitting their limit.
What should we wear?: Choose textures, neutrals, and soft seasonal tones—anything too bright or graphic detracts from these elegant sets.
When will we get our images?: Expect your slideshow in about 2–3 weeks—just in time to send holiday cards or wrap your gallery favorites as gifts.

Let me help you check this off your list—with zero stress and lots of joy.
Can’t wait to see you in the studio.

—Michele

Your Minneapolis Family Photographer