✨Christmas Mini Sessions✨

Hi! I am so excited that you are coming to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Christmas!

 Christmas Mini Sessions are the most joyful and fun photoshoots that I offer throughout the year. I love seeing the joy on everyone’s faces. Mini Christmas sessions are so perfect and stress free as they are fast and you get amazing images to share with all.

How to Prepare



Location: Christas sessions take place at Magda's home-studio located at 101 SE Windsor CT in Blue Springs, MO. Please plan ahead of time and use google maps to determine how long it may take to arrive at my place. Also take into consideration any traffic that may affect travel time before your Christmas session.

Arrive on time – Your assistance with arriving on time is so important for a successful day.

Images – Christmas mini sessions run for 15 minutes maximum to provide you with the best 5 images. Sometimes, they can be less than 15 minutes, don’t freak out, it’s less because you guys have been awesome and nailed every pose! I will ensure you get images of your children and family and provide you with a full gallery to select from. Final images will be delivered to you via an online gallery approximately 2 weeks after the session. Additional images will be available to purchase.

No mobiles – During the session you are not permitted to take any pictures with your mobile phone while I am shooting. It is a quick session and this will distract children and make them look away. Do not stress, I will be providing you with professional images.  At the end of the session if we have time, you’re more than welcome to do a behind the scenes videos for social media.

PARENTS

It is really important that you allow me to build a great connection with your children. Please allow me to interact with your little one while I’m shooting before you get involved unless your child is upset. This way they’re not overwhelmed and I capture their innocence.

Should I require assistance, I will call you to come and join me on the floor and get their attention to help get a gorgeous smile and giggle. If and when I do this, please do not stand behind me as your baby will always be looking up in the photographs I take. You need to SIT right behind me (next to my camera).

There is no pressure on your children to perform at the session, natural shots are always best and I like to shoot in a fun, relaxed and easy manner so there is no pressure on them to be perfect or looking at the camera with big perfect smiles in every shot.

It is critical you supervise your children to ensure they don’t damage any props on the day. Please note, I will be running over 30 sessions and there are a lot of families who would be left disappointed

WHAT TO WEAR

It is always good to pick three coordinating colors that go well together and one of those colors being a neutral color (eg red white denim). You don’t necessarily need to be all matching in identical outfits. Mix it up a little with textures too but stick to your colour palette.

No logos if possible. You want your images to be timeless.

Remember, if your children are comfortable in their clothes, then they will be relaxed and calm during the session.

TOP TIPS

Arrive early! This way you are not stressed and all relaxed.

Plan your children’s sleep / awake time for that day if your session is during their sleep time.

Feed your children before the session to ensure their full and happy. Arrive a little earlier and do this in the car if needed. Feel free to bring anything as bribery.

No eating during the session. Bring any supplies for your children to use after the session (snacks, treats, drinks, etc)

Clean your children’s faces (eyes, nose, mouth), it’s amazing what is always left behind. I have wipes in the studio for you to use too.

Fingernails, hair cleaned and cut. I will not be editing special requests such as fixing chipped nail polish or frizzy hair during Xmas sessions.

Remove all hair ties or kids watches before the shoot to ensure no marks are there.

Parents don’t forget about yourselves!! Do your hair and make up before the session.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to me, I will be more than happy to help. (312)934-3490

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