Christina Michelle Photography
Real moments matter.
We have Christmas sessions for everyone! Our options for 2025 are:
* NEW Northfork Barn Christmas sessions with or without Santa
* NEW Windowlight Sessions with or without Santa
* Santa sessions - Peck Farm Geneva
* Santa sessions - Bear Cave Lake Oswego
* 'Twas the night before Evening Santa sessions
* Santa and Mrs. Claus sessions
* Christmas sessions without Santa
Below are details, pricing, and dates with Location.
Email me with the following info:
Christina@christinamichellephotography.com
* Date
* est. time frame requested - ie between 1 and 3pm
* Type of session. Family mini, Children's mini
✨ Quick Tips for Booking Your Christmas Minis
🎄 These sessions are very popular and book quickly!
Scroll down to see all of the events we have going on for 2025.
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Best for Families: If you’re booking a full family session, I recommend a fall family session or one of the Christmas-themed natural light locations — Northfork Barn, Peck Farm, or Windowlight Wonderland. These offer the best natural light and space for family portraits.
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Indoor Option: Santa sessions at Bear Cave Lake are indoors. The space is tighter and does not use natural light, but many families still love this option for the festive feel and timing — especially for Christmas cards.
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Photographer’s Recommendation: For family portraits, natural light locations will always provide the most flattering results.
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Digital Images: All images are delivered in high resolution through an online gallery. Each package includes a set number of edited digital images, with the option to purchase additional images.
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Booking Tips:
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You can book more than one spot if you’d like additional time or images.
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Family sessions are for the immediate family unit (parents + children).
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For multi-generational sessions, please send me the total number of people, broken down by family, and how many adults/children (with ages of children) for a custom quote.
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Each session includes up to 5 poses (for example: each child individually, siblings together, family with Santa). Additional poses will be charged $35 per pose and will add 1 additional image.
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Popular Santa sessions
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Christmas Line-up 2025
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Santa only
New in 2025
Windowlight Wonderland with Santa
Children $225/ Family $325
(5 images)
NEW this year!
✨ Windowlight Wonderland Christmas Minis ✨
Step into the cozy charm of our brand-new Windowlight Wonderland set —with beautiful natural light. These short and sweet sessions capture the magic of Christmas in a clean, timeless style.
(includes 5 edited digital images)
Each mini-session typically includes:
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Individual portraits of each child with Santa
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Sibling portraits with Santa
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For family sessions: a family portrait (with or without Santa)
Perfect for Christmas cards, social media, and timeless keepsake memories.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Child portrait without Santa — $25 (adds 1 image)
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Sibling portrait without Santa — $50 (adds 1 image)
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Pets — $50 (If you can hold them)
New in 2025
Northfork Barn with Santa
Children $225/ Family $325
(5 images)
NEW this year!
✨ Northfork Barn with or without Santa ✨
I just love this barn and location! *no red truck - we will have seating
and the bark is so beautiful. You can also do a hybrid session with Santa and then on the grounds like a regular mini sessions.
Each mini-session typically includes:
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Individual portraits of each child with Santa
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Sibling portraits with Santa
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For family sessions: a family portrait (with or without Santa)
Perfect for Christmas cards, social media, and timeless keepsake memories.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Child portrait without Santa — $25 (adds 1 image)
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Sibling portrait without Santa — $50 (adds 1 image)
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Pets — $50 (If you can hold them)
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Upgrade to regular mini session
Christmas Mini with Santa
✨ Children — $225
✨ Family — $325
(includes 5 edited digital images)
Each mini-session typically includes:
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Individual portraits of each child with Santa
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Sibling portraits with Santa
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For family sessions: a family portrait (with or without Santa)
Perfect for Christmas cards, social media, and timeless keepsake memories.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Child portrait without Santa — $25 (adds 1 image)
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Sibling portrait without Santa — $50 (adds 1 image)
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Pets — $50 (Northfork and Geneva locations only)
'Twas the night before... Santa sessions
Children $225/ Family $325
(5 images)
🎅 ’Twas the Night Before… Christmas Minis 🎄
Step into the magic of Christmas Eve with our cozy, storybook — complete with Santa reading in a cozy cottage. These sessions capture the wonder and anticipation of the night before Christmas, creating timeless portraits your family will treasure.
✨ Includes 5 edited digital images (online gallery + print release)
✨ Location: Bear Cave Lake, Oswego
✨ Date: December 7 | 3–8 PM
Perfect for holiday cards, gifts, and keepsakes that feel straight out of a Christmas storybook.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Child portrait without Santa — $25 (adds 1 image)
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Sibling portrait without Santa — $50 (adds 1 image)
Santa and Mrs. Claus
Children only $300 - 5 images
Sit-down $75 - 1 image
🎅🤶 Santa & Mrs. Claus Premium Minis 🎄
Experience the magic of Christmas with both Santa and Mrs. Claus! These heartwarming sessions bring double the holiday joy — perfect for keepsake portraits your children will never forget.
✨ Mini Session — $300 (kids)
Includes 5 edited digital images
✨ Sit-Down Session — $75
A quick visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus, includes 1 edited image
📍 Oswego, IL
📅 November 15 | 10 AM – 3 PM
These premium minis are short, sweet, and filled with Christmas wonder. Limited availability — book your spot today!
Optional Add-Ons:
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Child portrait without Santa — $25 (adds 1 image)
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Sibling portrait without Santa — $50 (adds 1 image)
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Christmas sessions without Santa
Christmas Mini without Santa
Children $200/ Family $325
(5 images)
New in 2025
Windowlight Wonderland with Santa
Children $225/ Family $325
(5 images)
NEW this year!
✨ Windowlight Wonderland Christmas Minis ✨
Step into the cozy charm of our brand-new Windowlight Wonderland set —with beautiful natural light. These short and sweet sessions capture the magic of Christmas in a clean, timeless style.
(includes 5 edited digital images)
Perfect for Christmas cards, social media, and timeless keepsake memories.
Optional Add-Ons:
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Pets — $50 (If you can hold them)
PeckFarm Barn Christmas Mini
Children $200/ Family $325
(5 images)
✨ Peck Farm, Geneva IL ✨
Capture the cozy magic of the season without Santa — perfect for families, teens, or anyone wanting beautiful holiday portraits with a festive touch. These sessions feature the warm wood tones and natural charm of Peck Farm’s barn, styled with Christmas décor for a timeless look with beautiful natural light.
✨ Kids — $200 | Families — $325
✨ 5 edited digital images (online gallery + print release)
✨ Date: October 25 | 10 AM – 2 PM
✨ Location: Peck Farm, Geneva, IL
Short, sweet, and full of holiday cheer — ideal for Christmas cards, gifts, and family keepsakes.
