Christmas Mini Sessions 2025 – Family, Children & Baby Photos in Sussex2025-09-30T09:20:52+00:00

Christmas Mini Sessions 2025 – Magical Family Photoshoots in West Sussex

Christmas is the perfect time to capture magical memories, and my Christmas photo shoots in West Sussex are designed to do just that.

Whether you’d like festive portraits of your children, family images to share with loved ones, or simply a fun seasonal experience, my studio sets bring all the sparkle of the season to life. Based near East Grinstead, I create cosy and creative Christmas photographs that feel natural, timeless, and full of joy – perfect for cards, gifts, or treasured keepsakes.

What’s Waiting for You

Each year I design three brand-new Christmas scenes in the studio, with plenty of festive detail and charm. For 2025 you can look forward to:

  • Festive Fireside – think warmth, sparkle, and all the cosiness of Christmas at home.
  • Happy Campers – a playful, wintry adventure with just the right amount of festive magic.
  • Christmas Kitchen – full of treats, twinkles, and seasonal cheer.

And for something extra special, there’s also a digital through the window option – perfect for a holiday card image.

The full sets will be revealed one by one in the last three days of September, just before the calendar opens at 8am on October 1st.

What to Expect at your Christmas Mini Shoot

Your Experience in Four Easy Steps

  1. You’ll have access to all three sets (Festive Fireplace, Christmas Kitchen and Happy Campers).  There’s time for quick outfit changes in between if you’d like to mix it up!  Plus you’ll be able to create a digital Gingerbread House image if you’d like to.

  2. Choose your time slot between 9th – 16th November

  3. Step into the Christmas world.  I’ll guide you through the props, poses and anything else you need to create your perfect image gallery

  4. Receive your gallery of edited digital images within days – simply download, print, share and love them!

Studio Details

My cosy photography studio is based in the heart of West Sussex, in East Grinstead. I have plenty of easy parking and we’re in a quiet neighbourhood so we can enjoy relaxation and privacy during your studio visit.  The studio is designed with little ones (and pups) in mind to be warm and cosy, and all props are crafted with care to make them unique, fun and safe as well as looking amazing in your finished photos.

Ready to Book?

Spaces for the Christmas mini photo shoots are limited and always go quickly – a bit like mince pies at a festive party! Whether you’re dreaming of a cosy fireside, festive fun in the kitchen, or the sparkle of a winter adventure, booking is quick and easy. Just choose your favourite set and secure your spot – then all that’s left is to pick your Christmas jumpers and get excited!

Still Thinking?

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.

When should we arrive?2025-09-10T14:59:14+00:00

Sessions run back to back throughout the event days so timing is quite important.  Arrive at your appointment time (or as close as you can to it)  – there’s no need to arrive early as, if you do, I’m likely to be in the studio with another client.  I ask that you wait in your car when you arrive and I’ll be down to greet you as soon as I can.

Do we need to bring Christmas outfits?2025-09-10T14:56:16+00:00

Yes – the studio sets are styled and ready for you, but clothing is down to you. Many families love to wear festive jumpers, pyjamas, or party outfits. Just bring whatever feels like your Christmas.

What if we need to cancel or reschedule?2025-09-10T14:55:10+00:00

If you can’t make your session, please let me know as soon as possible. I’ll always do my best to reschedule you if there are spaces left, but as these sessions are very popular, I can’t always guarantee it.

Can we bring a change of clothes or props?2025-09-10T14:54:05+00:00

Yes, if you’d like to! A quick outfit change or bringing along something personal (a favourite toy, a Christmas storybook, or a family heirloom decoration) can make your photographs feel even more special

What should we wear?2025-09-10T14:46:04+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 October – dates sell fast!

What’s the booking process?2025-09-09T12:43:29+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 October – dates sell fast!

Can I Bring my Dog?2025-09-09T12:42:33+00:00

Absolutely! Well-behaved dogs are welcome and look adorable at my Christmas photo shoots – just let me know beforehand. Costumes not obligatory but always welcome!

What are the Christmas mini photo shoots?2025-09-09T12:40:36+00:00

My Christmas mini photo shoot event is happening from November 9 – 17th 2025 and there will be three worlds you can visit to get into the festive spirit. Sessions includes your favourite digital image from your edited gallery and cost £35.  If you’d like to order more images, you can select one extra for £15 or simply download everything for £50.

Where do the Christmas photo shoots take place?2025-09-09T12:38:09+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 included in the session fee?2025-09-09T12:37:03+00:00

When you book for a Christmas photo shoot at my studio, you’ll have access to all my sets, use of all the props and as much magic and sparkle as I can dream up for you.  The session fee is £35 and this includes your favourite digital image to download, print and share as much as you’d like to.  You can order extra images from your online image gallery – it’s £15 for a single additional image or £50 to download everything.

Will I need to attend a viewing session?2025-09-09T12:34:45+00:00

Whether you’ll need to attend a viewing session to see your photos after a Christmas 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, your session fee already includes one digital image.  You simply select the one that you’d like from your private online gallery when you receive the code a few days after your session. If you’d like to order more, you do it online from there – it’s £15 for a single extra digital image or £50 to download and love everything in your gallery.

Can I visit all three sets?2025-09-09T12:32:14+00:00

Absolutely!  You have access to all three sets included in your session fee (as well as your free image) and also the chance to make a gingerbread house digital image if you’d like to.

When will we receive our Christmas photos?2025-08-17T11:15:43+00:00

One of the most common questions I’m asked about these sessions is how long does it take to see my Christmas photos after I’ve visited?

I realise that, when you come to the studio for your festive photo shoot, you’ll be looking to do something with your images in time for the big day – make cards, create gifts, share and love them.  So the turnaround for images from your Christmas photo shoot is very quick and you should receive your fully edited gallery to make your selections from within three days.  With these photo shoots, you have one image included and there will be instructions in your gallery email on how to let me know the one you’d like.  You’ll also be able to order any additional images that you want directly from your gallery – it’s £15 for a single image or £50 if you simply can’t choose and want to download them all.

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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