Melbourne’s best Christmas Mini Sessions are back!

Bookings for 2026 are now open!


The most popular Christmas Mini Sessions in Melbourne are finally here!

This year’s Christmas Minis have been released and they are just as amazing as last year! With three beautiful Christmas themed sets for you to choose from, you can be sure you will have the best Christmas photos in Melbourne!

We have dates available in October, November and December 2026 to ensure plenty of time to use your beautiful images on your Christmas cards and as gifts.

We are excited to announce that we will be offering our private and interactive Santa Sessions once again this year! We are also thrilled that we will be joined by another very special guest – Mrs Claus! Read on for more details on these truly magical Christmas photoshoots with Santa or Mrs Claus. Scroll through to see sessions from previous years Christmas Mini Sessions and Santa Sessions.

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Bring back those memories of your childhood

…whilst creating memories for your own children.

Remember how exciting the lead-up to Christmas was when you were a kid?

From decorating the Christmas Tree, to writing a letter to Santa… Christmas was our favourite time of year!

Capture the magic of Christmas with beautiful photos that will bring back those treasured memories of your childhood, all whilst creating those memories for your own children.

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Which Christmas theme will you choose for your Christmas Mini Session?

Christmas Traditions

Gather your loved ones, pick your favourite outfits and get ready to step into this elegant, old-money lounge room. This set is rich and moody with warm tones of gold, taupe and deep burgundy, candle light and lush greenery. Perfect if you are after something refined and elegant. If you love to get dressed up and celebrate in style, you are going to love this set!

When choosing what to wear for your session with this beautiful set, look for warm gold tones, earthy tones of brown and green, natural linen or white, rich burgundy velvet or classic black.


Christmas Wonders

This beautiful set combines rustic charm and timeless tradition, with warm timber clad walls, sparkling Christmas trees and a vintage cabinet filled with old fashioned wonders.

Christmas Wonders is for perfect if you are a lover of a classical red and green Christmas. The ideal clothing to wear for this set is something simple and timeless; rich red, deep green, neutral browns, classic navy and tartan, and of course those matching family Christmas PJ sets!


Whether you choose to have your family photographed, or just your children, you won’t be disappointed.

Christmas Wonders is also available with Santa, simply look for “Christmas Wonders with Santa” on the booking site.


Christmas Wonders
with Santa

Transport your family to the heart of the North Pole as you step through the door into Santa’s cosy Cabin. Surrounded by the rustic warmth of timber clad walls, Christmas carols and Santa’s vintage toy cabinet filled with old fashioned wonders, this welcoming space is perfect for your children to share their Christmas wishes with Santa.

Christmas Wonders is for perfect if you are a lover of a more traditional Christmas. The ideal clothing to wear for this set is something timeless and simple; rich red, forest green, chocolate brown, deep navy, earthy linens and classic tartan.


“Baking” with Mrs Claus

Get the kids ready to make some Christmas memories with Mrs Claus as they join her while she “bakes” mess-free gingerbread men and shares some of her Christmas cheer. This faux “baking” experience is best suited to children over 4 years of age, and children that are able to take simple direction with role play from Mrs Claus to get the most out of this fun experience.


A wonderful low-pressure alternative, “Baking” with Mrs Claus is perfect if your kids are a little apprehensive with Santa, but you would still like that magical Christmas experience. It’s also perfect for kids that love to pretend and use their imagination.

Please note, this is a completely mess-free, prop-only “baking” experience, with no items of an edible nature.


What does a
Christmas Mini Session cost?

$325

Includes;


* 20 minute private session in the studio

* Private online gallery for viewing and selecting your images

* Your choice of 5 edited, high resolution files
(with the option to purchase additional images)

How about a Christmas photoshoot with Santa or Mrs Claus?

Make a little Christmas magic with Santa and Mrs Claus!

Experience your very own private Christmas photoshoot with Santa where the kids can have a chat, read a story and see if they’ve made it onto the “naughty” or “nice” list, or if you’d prefer, why not “bake” some Christmas treats with Mrs Claus.

Choose from either Christmas Wonders with Santa or Baking with Mrs Claus when booking.

Santa and Mrs Claus photo sessions are strictly limited and CANNOT be extended.

Book early to avoid disappointment.


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What does a
photoshoot with Santa or Mrs Claus
cost?

$350

Includes;


* 20 minute private photo session in the studio with Santa or Mrs Claus

* Private online gallery for viewing and selecting your images

* Your choice of 5 edited, high resolution files
(with the option to purchase additional images)

Book your
Melbourne Christmas Mini Session early!

Don’t miss out!

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“Don’t hesitate to book – you won’t regret it!”

I could not recommend Kelly more highly! After doing a search online for Melbourne Christmas photographers, I booked in with Kelly for a (first time!) Christmas mini shoot with my family and upon meeting her at arrival, it was clear she was going to be incredibly easy to work with! She built rapport very quickly with our 3 young children and I just knew I could trust her eye for detail. I was not wrong – all the photos were absolutely incredible! The set was so magical, the Christmas songs in the background just enhanced the whole festive mood and the process including the online portal was very simple to use. The hardest part was deciding which photos to choose! We were delighted with the service and with our photographs and will definitely be back for more in the future!

Thank you so very much Kelly, it was a pleasure.”

Lydia

How can I book?

Click to head to the booking site where you can select the set you would like, and view the available dates and session times.

Here are some images from previous years Christmas Mini Sessions in Melbourne

Imagine keeping your Christmas memories alive with keepsakes like this!

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