What are Christmas Minis?
Twenty minutes where your kids get to actually get to experience the magic of Christmas.
We create intentional areas designed for play - baking gingerbread and cookies, hanging baubles on the tree, writing letters to Santa, reading a Christmas story.
These sessions are intimate and personalised, designed to be prompt and play-led. This is purely for the Christmas magic that goes a little (a lot) beyond a single 4x6 photo in an overstimulating shopping centre environment.
A lot of families do this every year now, and that's our favourite part.
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He is available for your whole session and he's in no hurry, so your kids can take him at whatever pace suits them. He can jump in to make Gingerbread or be ready for a classic family photo.
Santa Joins You
Christmas Film
Justin (my husband!) will shoot alongside me for your session, capturing the sound, moments & magic in real time. You’ll walk away with a one minute film delivered in both vertical and landscape format.
Full Gallery
All the very best images edited to the same standard. Mini sessions average anywhere between 60-120 images , so you’re receiving the hero shots as well as all the precious moments in between!
The Location
For the second year in a row, Christmas Minis will be held at Neranwoods, a beautiful private property located just a few minutes from Mudgeeraba. All sessions are conducted in a gorgeous, fully air-conditioned cottage, with plenty of room to play, cuddle, explore and slow-down.
FAQs
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Our Mini Sessions are strictly 20 minutes in length and begin at the moment of your booking. For example, if you book a 9am-9:20am session, your time begins at 9am. We recommend arriving 5 minutes prior to your session to unload the kids from the car and settle in. However, due to the back to back nature of mini sessions, please do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to your session.
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Absolutely! To get the most out of your session, we’d just advise no more than 6-8 family members.
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I totally understand that little ones get sick. While mini sessions are non-refundable due to how quickly they book out, and how tricky it is to fill a spot last minute, you won’t lose your session fee! Instead, you can use it as a credit toward a future full-length session or a future mini. So while we’ll miss you on the day, we’ll make sure you still get beautiful memories when the timing is right!
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These sessions can be whatever you want them to be! We always advocate for getting a few big family shots. I’ll be snapping all the moments in between frames, so you’ll walk away with a gallery that features a variety of shots.
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Yes, your $250 session fee is required to secure your spot. We’ll provide you with all the payment details once your booking time is confirmed.
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Yes. But please note that pets are only permitted outdoors under the red bow tree. The majority of styling and sets is indoors and you will be unable to utilise these spaces.
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I understand that life happens, especially with kiddos! If you’re running late, please let me know as soon as possible via phone call. As we're shooting back to back sessions, I won't be able to respond to texts or DMs. The amount of time late may be deducted from the time allotted for the session. Refunds or other compensation will not be provided for the time deducted from the session due to late arrivals.
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Each session is designed for immediate family members. Please be aware that for members over 6, we'll be shooting quickly, but will focus on all group shots as opposed to individuals. If you'd prefer more intimate one-on-one snaps, we'd advise booking two back to back time slots.
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Yes! All images are carefully edited in my signature style and delivered within 7 business days via a proof gallery. This means your images won’t be available for immediate download but you’ll first select your favourites, add them to your cart, and apply your discount for your complimentary snaps.
That said, my photography is documentary-based and play-led, which means I focus on capturing the real, raw moments of motherhood. I don’t do heavy skin retouching or perfect every stray hair because the beauty is in the imperfect, in the way your little one reaches for you, the laughter, the movement, the connection. That’s what these photos are all about.
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It’s Christmas, and everyone does Christmas differently! Christmas PJs, your best formal attire, awkward matching clothes - whatever floats your boat.
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Gold Coast weather can be a little unpredictable! If weather is bad, we'll simply focus on our undercover locations. Our team is magic and you won’t even notice the difference!
In the unlikely event of severe weather or major flooding in the area, we will follow all advised precautions and be in touch via phone call for next steps.
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Please keep an eye out in your emails for further directions - but just simply drive up the driveway and park undercover. Keep an eye out for our Kodo signs!