Christmas Mini Sessions in South Dublin
A relaxed Christmas Mini Session with two thoughtfully styled festive settings,
blending natural family moments with gently guided portraits full of personality & connection
What to expect
A short, joy-filled Christmas session capturing the excitement of the season naturally and beautifully, without feeling rushed.
Twenty minutes gives us just enough time to have fun, play, explore and create a lovely mix of portraits and spontaneous moments together.
What's included
Your Christmas Mini Session includes:
- A relaxed 20-minute Christmas photography session
- Two beautifully styled festive settings — a bright, snowy-white scene & a cosy, traditional Christmas corner
- Use of festive props and accessories throughout your session
- A mix of individual portraits, sibling photographs and family moments
- Gentle guidance throughout, with plenty of room for natural interaction, play and those wonderfully spontaneous little moments
- A private viewing gallery with a slideshow to help you choose your images
A €50 booking deposit secures your date and time and is deducted from your chosen collection. The remaining balance is due after you’ve viewed your gallery and chosen your collection.
There’s no need to decide before your session.
Image Collections
Choose a collection that fits your family best
Mini Sparkle
5 digital images
A small, meaningful selectionA of your favourite Christmas moments
€ 100
€50 booking deposit +
€50 balance after viewing your gallery
Festive Glow
10 digital images
A little more room for the moments and expressions you’ll want to keeP
€ 150
€50 booking deposit +
€100 balance after viewing your gallery
Full christmas Gallery
All digital images
+ personalised slideshow set to music
The complete storY, every beautifully edited moment from your Christmas session.
€ 200
€50 booking deposit +
€150 balance after viewing your gallery
If you choose the 5- or 10-image collection, you can add extra images for €12 each.
What happens next
A simple guide to your Christmas Mini experience
Before your session
Choose your preferred date and time and pay the €50 booking deposit to secure your Christmas Mini Session. The deposit will be deducted from the collection you choose later.
Once booked, you’ll receive your studio and parking details, along with a little preparation guide with everything you need to know before the day.
On the day of your session
Arrive fully dressed and ready at your scheduled time and leave the rest to me.
We’ll have 20 minutes together to explore both Christmas settings, have a little fun and create a beautiful mix of festive portraits and natural family moments.
After your session
You’ll receive a private online gallery to enjoy at home. Once you’ve seen your photographs, choose the collection that feels right for your family: 5 images, 10 images or the full gallery. Your €50 deposit will be deducted, and the remaining balance is due after you choose.
The Full Christmas Gallery also includes a personalised slideshow set to music.
Please Note
Christmas Mini Sessions run back-to-back, so arriving on time is important. Unfortunately, late arrivals will have a shorter session as I won’t be able to extend your appointment.
Booking payments are non-refundable in the event of cancellation or non-attendance. If you need to reschedule, please contact me as soon as possible and I’ll do my best to offer another Christmas Mini slot where availability allows.
Frequently asked questions
Who can take part in the session?
Christmas Minis are designed to include your immediate family — parents, children and siblings. I always encourage parents to step into the photographs too, even if only for a few, as it helps little ones feel comfortable and gives you a beautiful variety of moments to keep.
If you’d love to include grandparents, your dog or another family member, just let me know beforehand so I can plan your session accordingly.
What if my child is shy or doesn’t want to cooperate?
Please don’t worry. There’s no expectation for little ones to sit perfectly and smile. We’ll keep things relaxed and playful, allowing them a little time to explore while I gently guide you along the way.
What should we wear?
Christmas pyjamas, beautiful dresses, cosy knits and warm festive tones all work wonderfully. Try to coordinate rather than match and avoid large logos or very busy patterns.
When will we receive our photographs?
Your private online gallery and slideshow will be delivered in time for the festive season, with all Christmas galleries delivered during the first part of December.
“We went to do a Christmas Mini photoshoot and I have to say we had the best experience. Diana made us feel so comfortable from the start. She was great with the kids and got amazing pictures, even with an 11-month-old trying to make a run for everything!
I am so happy with the way all our pictures came out. I would recommend Diana to anyone looking for pictures. xx”
Bernie
“Diana first photographed my son and me at a Christmas event, and I loved the photograph so much that I later booked her for a full family session. Diana was so patient, kind and encouraging and made us all feel completely at ease. We are so pleased with our photographs — they beautifully capture our children’s personalities and are something we will treasure.”
Sally
Let's create a little Christmas Magic
I can’t wait to welcome you and your family into the studio this Christmas.