Christmas Mini Session
I am so excited that you are coming to Niki Sprekos Photography 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 everyones faces as they enter the studio. Mini Christmas sessions are so perfect and stress free as they are fast and you get amazing images to share with all.
To help you get the best experience possible, I has created a Mini Christmas preparation guide to ensure we have a successful shoot.
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. If you are wanting a full session, then please contact me direct for further information.
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 40 sessions and there are a lot of families who would be left disappointed.
PARENTS
How to prepare
What to wear
Coordinating Colours - Pick three coordinating colours that go well together and one of those colours being a neutral colour (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, no logos. You want your images to be timeless.
Comfort - Remember, if your children are comfortable in their clothes, then they will be relaxed and calm during the session.
No Outfit Changes - As it is a 20 minute session we don’t have time for big outfit changes. If you did want to change into a Christmas outfit or PJs for a shot, you can do this but please note that you eat into your 20 minutes so that is entirely up to you and your session.
No Shoes in the studio - Wear slides to make it easier. As I have white floors and a lot of foot traffic it will help with keeping the floor clean during mini sessions. If you are keen to wear shoes, please bring them in a separate bag and ensure they are super clean on the soles.
Accessories – Please bring hats, headbands, etc to the studio. I will sanitise hats and headbands with sprays in between sessions should you wish to use the studio props.
Stores - You can find lots of things at Kmart, Best & Less, or Target.
Blog Help - Review our Blog on What to Wear
Top tips
Check Traffic - Put Niki Sprekos Photography in Google Maps and check to see traffic and plan any issues. Sometimes on weekends it can be busy on roads with sports, Chadstone Shopping Centre and weather can play an effect.
Arrive early - This way you are not stressed and all relaxed and get parking close by.
Plan Sleep - your children’s sleep / awake time for that day if your session is during there 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 in studio - Bring any supplies for your children to use after the session (snacks, treats, drinks, etc)
Clean everyone's face - (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 Minis.
Remove all hair ties or kids watches before the shoot to ensure no marks are there. Again I cannot edit out hair ties or watches.
Parents Prepare yourselves! - Parents don’t forget about yourselves!! Please do your hair and make up before the session.
All dressed - Come dressed in your outfit as there will be no time to do this during the 20 minutes.
Santa Digitals
Our Santa Digitals are back for another Christmas! These have become a favourite for little ones who love Christmas but aren’t quite ready to sit with the man in the red suit. Santa Digitals allow you to create a magical Santa photograph without your child ever having to sit with Santa.
Here’s how it works:
- An adult will sit where Santa will appear in the final image.
- I’ll photograph your child naturally in the scene.
- I’ll then work my editing magic to digitally add Santa into the image.
The result is a beautiful Christmas photograph that looks like your little one has met Santa in the studio.
Santa Digitals are a add on fee, due to the time and editing of these images. You will receive a questionnaire for you to confirm if you want a digital and which digital you want me to add to your order. Santa digitals are in addition to the images you select as part of your package.
Option A - Santa looking at Camera
Option B - Santa Secret Shhh
Option C - Santa Sack
Option D - Happy hands up
Option E - Santa Smile
Option F - Santa Giving Gift
Option G - Santa Magic
Option H - Santa Reading
CHRISTMAS SET UPS
This year we have six beautiful Christmas set ups ready for your little ones!
Each session includes 3 set ups guaranteed, with the possibility of adding a 4th depending on your little one and how quickly we move through the session. We’ll always make sure we work at your little one's pace so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Set up 1 – Christmas Backdrop (first backdrop as it is elaborate to set up)
Set up 2 – Garland with pillows (option to add milk & cookies)
Set up 3 – Christmas wreath (option to add sleigh or reindeer)
Set up 4 – Santas Letter Box
Set up 5 – Christmas Digitals with Santa
Set up 6 – Candy Canes (set up for babies that cannot sit upright)
Over the years, we’ve received so many lovely testimonials from families telling us how much fun they’ve had during their Christmas Mini Session.
I’m so excited to welcome you and your family into the studio and create more beautiful Christmas memories together.
Have a question before booking?
Please get in touch with the studio. I’m always happy to help.
COVID
At Niki Sprekos Photography we always take health and safety seriously and of high importance. We have a COVID safety plan and need all clients to respect the rules.
CHRISTMAS DIGITALS
In addition, I will also be offering Christmas Digitals as you may not be able to get your traditional Santa image this year. These are an extra $20 each due to the time and editing of these sessions. If you would like one of these please let me know which one you are after before your session:
