Holiday & Christmas
Family PHOTOGRAPHY
It's that time of year again! Time to get ready for those end of the year family Christmas photoshoots. If you're looking for a professional photographer for your holiday pictures, you've come to the right place! And to all of my MFP family, so happy to get to see you all again! Can't wait to do those Christmas photos with you all! I've got two special Holiday offers ready for you.
Orlando AREA PARKS
Outdoor Christmas MINI
$375
Get the family together and head outdoors to get those end of the year family portraits done. It's the holiday season and Christmas cards need to get done. I'm here to help you. Be careful, limited spots and dates available. Booking for September - December
THE BRAND STUDIO
Studio Indoor Christmas MINI
$395
Want indoor minis but don't want the hassle of picking up around the house? I've got you covered this year! The Brand Studio in Longwood has three different backdrops to leave you feeling festive all season long.
12 time slots available total
November 16th & November 23rd
Christmas Minis
September - December
hey there, friend!
I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE HERE
Let's create timeless family memories and have a great time doing it. During a family photoshoot my goal is to capture your family's true nature - not just the posed pictures, but all the in-between moments. I believe in telling each family's story - including shy giggles, full-blown belly laughs, and even the duck lips and scrunched funny faces. Every single part!
I love spending time with my families, getting to know every personality, and capturing unique moments for you to cherish for years to come.
I'm a Florida-born world traveler, wife and mother of two... want to know more?
Orlando's premier Photographer
for your Christmas family portraits
It's beginning to look a lot like
Xmas Photography
Melissa is THE photogragrapher who has taken the pictures of all our most precious family moments over the last 10 years. She captured the perfect moments and emotions of my pregnancies, the kids' births, their baptisms, birthdays and our family gatherings. She's kind, fun and discreet at the same time. I can't thank her enough and can't wait for our next sessions together!
- Pamela C.
Melissa was an amazing photographer and person to work with for our family photoshoot. We were traveling from out of state, so planning was key. Melissa was responsive and ready to be flexible with our travel plans. During our shoot, she immediately fit right in with out family dynamic and understood who needed the most attention! She managed our 3 children (11, 9, 7) perfectly and moved quickly to help avoid any meltdowns. We started with a photographer and ended with a friend who I hope to hire again when we revisit the area.
- Rachel L.
I met Melissa in France 6 years ago, I had contacted her for a family photo session at home. She know how to put us at ease and in confidence, which is not always obvious when we find ourselves in front of a lens. Melissa knew how to capture those moments of love, joy and simplicity in her photos. It is from this moment, that she became our family's photographer.... Mother/daughter photos, pregnancy, birth, baptisms, family, Christmas, friends... I left it to her to immortalize these moments, so important in life. We will now wait once a year for her return to France to continue our family albums!
- Emilie P.
Our session with Melissa was amazing! She is incredibly professional and knowledgeable. I am a perfectionist about family photos and her photos did not disappoint! When Melissa told me they we ready to view we could hardly wait! I had tears in my eyes as we viewed the photos that captured our family and personalities perfectly! The experience we had with her was effortless. Her communication both before, during and after the session was great! Any questions or concerns I had were answered quickly. Melissa is the only photographer I want capture our family from now on. I will highly recommend her to anyone with or without kids.
- Ingrid P.
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Christmas Minis
September - December
How long in advance should I book?
September to December is the busiest season for family photographers everywhere!! Clients start booking their Christmas photo session as early as July for their spot and weekends are always the first to go. I recommend you get your holiday mini session booked as soon as you can to ensure you get your spot for the season.
What do I wear for Christmas minis?
Tis the season to get decked out (I can already hear the moans and groans of the kids and hubby!) for those Christmas cards. Holiday colors are always great (as long as they are coordinating and not matching)! I can send you my what to wear guide that can help you with choosing those perfect outfits for an amazing holiday family photoshoot.
What are your exact locations for outdoor Holiday minis?
This year my outdoor Christmas minis will be in Winter Park, Winter Garden, Windermere and Celebration. After booking your session, I will be in touch with the exact location (that I like to keep secret as long as possible). I like to think up of great spots depending on the time of day.
What is your turnover time for pictures & Christmas cards?
Although I try and get all of my sessions done as quickly as possible, my typical turnover time is 2 weeks. I do have a rush fee if you need your family pictures yesterday! Just let me know and I’ll add that rush fee to your proposal or even right after your photoshoot to turn those over to you 48 hours after your session. Your Christmas Card template will be delivered in your gallery once you choose the picture to be included.
How does it work for the Christmas cards?
Once your holiday family pictures are delivered in you gallery and you’ve chosen your favorites, you will let me know what photo you’d like included in that Xmas card and any text if any you’d like included. (Note that if you haven’t upgraded your gallery, the picture choice must be in the pictures included in your session).
What does your “Start at” rate?
My starting rates are the base to each collection. Add on’s may be added depending on location, number of people, rush fees, weekend add on’s (September to December, weekend bookings are $50 more than weekdays) and gallery upgrades.
Can I book a mini for my extended family?
Everyone knows that I love my extended families! My minis are aimed and planned for individual families and 15 min just wouldn’t be enough to capture those extended families. However, we’re here to capture it all… so if you have an extended family wanting a mini, reach out to me so we can get that planned. Best rule of thumb is that it’s 1 slot per individual family. If minis aren’t the thing for you, my regular collections could actually be a better bet for you. Send me an inquiry and we’ll get everything worked out.
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