Behind the Scenes of painting and creating the set can be found in my IG Story Highlights



2023 


christmas studio Mini Sessions 

To view the themes from previous years, visit my blog post here.

To join the email list for next year in 2024, click HERE!  The sign-up opens in July 2024 and sessions take place in early November 2024.

Cost: $350 + tax

Signed contract and $350 + tax, non-refundable session fee to book.  Contract and invoice will be emailed for your signature and payment.
 Session fee includes 4 digital files of your choice

After the session, additional digital files for download are $50 each, 3 for $100 or Add entire gallery for $250. The full gallery upgrade comes with 1 magical light or snow image overlay of your choice.



Where: Ellicott City, Maryland 
Address will be on contract

When: November 11th 2023- 10am-12pm
November 12th 2023- 1pm-3pm
  

Illness Reschedule Date: November 26th, 2023

Session: 10 minute session (5 minute buffer between clients)





 






2023

All the Details

Christmas  studio Mini Sessions 

Suggested wear: dressy clothes and shoes.
The set is mostly made up of neutral colors with pops of green and an emerald green velvet bench, therefore, any color of your choice would look nice in the set. I always recommend wearing neutral colors such as white, ivory, silver, champagne, or gold if you want a softer look to your photos. Emerald green will also look great in this set. Since red is a Christmas color,  I would avoid bright red and aim for more of a berry or classic shade of red. In most cases, traditional holiday dresses should pair well with the set.


Avoid sports sneakers, but converse style on little kids is cute and can be paired with dressy casual outfits. I have a collection of dress shoes (girls and boys) in the client closet, so please ask me to borrow if you need something for your child.  I just might have their size! 

Please note:
The set is designed for families with young children in mind, but all ages are welcome!  The bridge scene will probably be just a little small to fit teens.  The set size can accommodate families of 5 or less people. The adult bench can comfortably sit 2 adults and 2 small children with 1 or 2 young children on laps. Set size will not accommodate more than 2 adults. Pets are not permitted in the studio.
There are two sets - one for a seated family pose and one for kids only.  Family photos are optional.  You can choose to have children only, photos instead.
The bridge set is for kids only.  The emerald green bench is for families or kids.



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                                                                                          During your Session
Thank you for your interest in Rebecca Leigh Photography! Holiday Studio Mini Sessions are a great option for families of 6 or less.  You may be looking for unique and special images for your Christmas cards this year.  Or maybe you want to have some holiday time photos of your children and family to keep in your memory.  If you have toddlers, keep in mind that they are usually more interested in moving, and don't often sit still for portraits.  However, I am hoping with this interactive theme this year, I might appeal to their interests because making art is fun for all ages!  
                                                                                           Before your Session 
Children should arrive in pajamas, or whatever outfit they will be wearing for the scene 2 photos.  I recommend arriving about 5 minutes before your scheduled session time and you are welcome to park in my driveway and ring the doorbell.  I'll have a sign on the porch so you know you are in the right place!  My studio is in my home, so you might be greeted by my daughter at the door.  She loves being my assistant.  The session length is 10 minutes and I have 5 minutes in between clients as a buffer.   Coordinate your outfits for the best overall look in your portraits. Outfits do not have to match, but should look nice together.  See more details in What to Wear in Family Photos below.  View Style Collections by Rebecca Leigh Photography, to get some ideas.  Also, you can google the topic on what to wear for family photos.  If you will be using these images for holiday cards, incorporating some holiday colors into your outfits always adds some festivity to your images.  If you dress the family in neutral colors, like creams, beige, tans, grays, and other earth tones, you can also add a pop of Christmas colors in small amounts, in the form of scarf or necklace for example.

                                                                                            After your Session 
Your online, password-protected gallery will be ready within 2-3 days post session. I know many of you will be using the images for holiday cards, so my goal is to return the galleries as quickly as possible.   You will have the option to purchase more digital files for $20 each, as well as professional prints and products. 

Holiday studio Mini Sessions 

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Click here to view Family Outfit suggestions

Where should I buy holiday pajamas?  Some suggestions are Kohls, Old Navy, Target, Carters, Macy's, Children's Place, Gap, Nordstrom, and Etsy.com.  Do I need socks?  Nope, unless you want Christmas socks or slippers, bare feet are just fine.