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Christmas Mini Sessions

Are you a Hampton Roads mama looking for simple and easy (ahem, no cheesy poses) mini sessions?

Keep scrolling, you're in the right place.

What to expect

Santa visits, sparkling wreaths, and little moments that make the season feel like Christmas.

I know how fast the holidays fly by and how easy it is to miss the little details, the giggles, the wide-eyed wonder, the cozy chaos.

These minis are about capturing your kids enjoying the season, whether it’s sitting with Santa, exploring the wreath set, or just being themselves.

The goal isn’t just a photo, it’s a way to share this Christmas with your loved ones now and remember it for years to come.

What is included?

Christmas Mini

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15 Minute session

A quick, focused session designed to fit into your busy holiday schedule. Plenty of time for smiles, giggles, and genuine moments.

Digital Images

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INCLUDED WITH YOUR PACAKGE

You’ll receive high-quality digital files to share with family, use for holiday cards, or keep for yourself. Wreath minis include 8 digital images and the Santa Experience comes with 10.

Upgrade options

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digitals & products

Want more images or printed products? You can easily add extra digital files, prints, albums or holiday to once you receive your final gallery.

Play Time at Tiny Beans

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Included with your package

2025 Holiday Minis are being hosted at Tiny Beans Play Cafe in Chesapeake.

Each mini session includes an hour of play at the cafe. You can enjoy your session first, then let the kids have fun and unwind afterwards.

A family of three snuggles close during a family petite session in a bright white studio. The parents are holding their toddler between them. She sucks her thumb while mom and dad smile at her.

family holiday Photos

Make the season shine a little brighter

Wish you could get images of your kids natural smiles without spending the entire afternoon bribing them?

I get it. I have 2 little ones myself (and, maybe worse, a husband who enjoys going to the dentist more than he enjoys having his photo taken).

My mini sessions are short and sweet (15 minutes). We move around and play games the entire time, so no one is ever bored. And what's even better about this year's Christmas Minis? They're at Tiny Beans Play Cafe so they come with a built in playground for the kiddos to enjoy after their session!

I'll tell you where to stand and look, but never ask you to say "cheese" or pose you like a deer in the headlights, promise.

After 3 years as a professional photographer, 8 as a teacher, and almost a decade as a mama, I know how to get kids to have fun, give me their real smiles, and keep mom AND dad happy (all at the same time too!).

Does this sound like something you're looking for?

2025

Christmas Mini Session offerings

Christmas Wreath Minis

If you've been looking for the cutest holiday photos of your child, Wreath Minis are perfect! The setup is clean and classic with a white backdrop and wreath so the focus stays on your child AND a bigger, more decorated wreath, for family photos. The best of both worlds!

The Santa Experience

Time with Santa that feels personal and fun. Kids can warm up, ask for their wish, and enjoy the experience without any rush.

Family photos (with or without Santa) are included with your session.

Hi! I'm Justine.

A selfie of Justine, the photographer at Justine Renee Photography and one of her maternity clients.

Favorite Place I've Traveled

Ireland

Favorite Dessert

Cheesecake

Book I've Read 100 Times

Persuasion

Go-to Coffee Order

Brown sugar oat milk Latte

Early Bird or Night Owl

Night Owl

Favorite Flower

Wildflowers (all of them)

Holiday Extras You’ll Love

Little touches to make your season even more special

From holiday cards to keepsake ornaments, albums, and prints, these extras let you share the joy of the season with family and friends. Upgrade your session with anything you love and create memories that last long after the holidays.

Minis of Seasons Past

  • A toddler sits in a giant wreath during her Christmas mini session in Chesapeake
  • A child in a beige Christmas sweater sits in front of a frosted Christmas tree.
  • A toddler in a Christmas dress sits in a small rocking chair during her Christmas mini session in Chesapeake.
  • A mother in a green satin dress kisses her baby, who is in a red velvet dress, on the cheek during a Christmas mini session in Chesapeake, VA
  • A toddler in Christmas jammies sits on a bed enjoying milk and cookies

INTERESTED?

Let's create connected & whimsical family photos so you feel that nostalgic joy when you view your images 20 years from now.

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