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The holidays are approaching faster than the Griswold station wagon on its way to cut down the family Christmas tree, which is why I’m excited to be offering my 2021 Christmas Mini Sessions!
It doesn’t seem like it was that long ago that we were watching our three-year-old our daughter peek around the corner to see what Santa brought her. Now, she’s a teenager, and next Christmas she will be in high school! How is this possible?!?
While I can’t go back and hold that tiny three-year-old in my arms, I am incredibly thankful that I can hold photos of her in my hand and in my memory. That is why I love doing Christmas mini sessions; I get the privilege of helping other families capture these special memories forever!
2021 Christmas Mini Sessions in St. Charles, MO
My Christmas Mini Sessions will take place November 6th & 7th in historic St. Charles, Missouri. It’s just over the Missouri River from St. Louis County, an easy drive from most of the St. Louis area—Chesterfield, Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur, O’Fallon, Wentzville, Troy, etc.
This year’s Christmas Mini Sessions will be indoors, so there is no need to worry about the weather! It’s a beautiful space in the Frenchtown area of St. Charles, with exposed brick and decked out for Christmas!
Sessions will be 20 minutes each, giving us plenty of time to capture those sweet smiles without boring the kids (or parents) out of their minds. Frenchtown and neighboring Main Street St. Charles are filled with amazing boutique stores, coffee shops, bakeries, restaurants, and ice cream parlors, so you can make an entire day of family fun. My advice: bribe…er…incentivize your kids—and yourself—with dessert after a successful photo session!
There is space for six people in the scene, so I can accommodate families of up to six members, just the kids, or just you and your loved one.
You can dress up in your best winter outfits, relax in your Christmas pajamas, or goof off in your ugly Christmas sweaters! Whatever you decide to wear, make sure you feel good and enjoy it. If you would like, you can even bring your favorite Christmas storybook to read to the kids.
The Investment
Photographs of my family are some of my most treasured possessions. They are an instant reminder of the incredible memories we have made through the years. I love looking back, seeing their sweet smiles, their tiny fingers and toes, and the innocence in their eyes. One of my family’s favorite things to do is to look back at our pictures and photo albums and tell the stories surrounding those photos.
Like I mentioned before, it is my privilege to help other families capture their own memories through photography. I strive to create a fun, relaxed environment, allowing everyone’s unique personality and authentic smile to shine!
I am offering three packages to fit your needs:
Premium Package: A 20-minute studio session with 7 professionally edited digital images and a print release. Investment: $200
Deluxe Package: A 20-minute studio session with 5 professionally edited digital images and a print release. Investment: $175
Basic Package: A 20-minute studio session with 1 professionally edited digital image and a print release. Investment: $150
All packages have the ability to purchase additional digital images, as well as prints and other products like Christmas cards, mugs, blankets, and more!
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Within a week after your session, you will receive a link to an online gallery of proof images that have been lightly edited. Next, you will choose which photos you would like. Then, I will finish editing the photos you have chosen. This includes ensuring proper color and exposure, as well as gently smoothing the skin on teenagers and adults. (I can also do this for children if requested.)
Within a week after selecting your photos, I will deliver your digital images and print release. You will also be able to order prints and other products of the digital images purchased. This means you will have your photos, Christmas cards, and other products in plenty of time for the holidays!
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Here are a few details:
Date: Mini sessions are available Saturday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
If all the slots on these dates fill, I may add the another weekend. If you would like to schedule another date, please email me at michaelparksphoto@gmail.com, and I will do my best to accommodate your request.
Location: St. Charles, MO. (I will email you the address and directions upon booking your session.) The indoor studio space is upstairs in a historic building in the Frenchtown neighborhood. Therefore, you will need to climb a flight of stairs to access the studio. If requested, I may be able to accommodate outdoor photo sessions that do not require climbing stairs. (Email me at michaelparksphoto@gmail with any questions or requests.)
What to wear: Like I said above, wear what makes you feel good…and what you will want to see in your photos twenty years from now! Christmas pajamas are a fun idea, and you can’t go wrong with nice winter outfits—sweaters, flannels, nice pants, dresses, or skirts. I do recommend going for coordinating outfits rather than matching outfits, unless you are wearing pajamas. Pick a color palate, and , then, build your outfit choices on that.
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own props or just bring your smile! You could bring your favorite Christmas storybook to read together while your family cuddles up together. You could also bring cookies for the kids to munch on. Or you could enjoy “hot cocoa” next to the Christmas tree by bringing festive holiday mugs filled with marshmallows!
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Other details: Please arrive to the location at least 10 minutes prior to your time slot and head upstairs before your session is set to begin. Because sessions are booked back-to-back, your session ends twenty minutes after it is scheduled to begin, so make sure you arrive on time. The 10 minutes between sessions is needed to clean/reset the scene and make any needed adjustments to the lighting and equipment.
There is a waiting area with chairs, and there are also bathrooms, so you can touch up your makeup and brush your hair. You can even use the bathrooms to change clothes, especially if you are worried about your little one messing up their clothes before your photo session.
How to book a mini session: To book your Christmas mini session, first, click the link below. Next, choose your package and then your desired date (November 6th or 7th) and your desired time. Finally, fill out the form (including the payment information) and hit the “Book Appointment” button. That’s it!
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COVID-19 Protocol
While COVID is still rearing its ugly head, and we are entering cold and flu season, I want to assure you that I am taking precautions to protect you and your family. No one wants to get sick or even have to quarantine, especially around the holidays. Here are the precautions I am taking:
10 minutes between sessions to limit contact between clients
Air purifiers with HEPA filters in the studio and waiting area
Hand sanitizer in the studio and waiting area
Bathrooms with soap
Masks in the waiting area for those aged 2 and older (You do not need to wear a mask outside nor in the studio space.)
In addition, I will be wearing a mask and am fully vaccinated.
If you would like to schedule an outdoor session, please email me at michaelparksphoto@gmail.com.
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