🎄2026 Christmas Experience Sessions – All You Need to Know
Thank you so much for booking your Christmas experience with me! We are looking forward to welcome you and your family to this years magical experience.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of your session so you can arrive stress-free and ready to enjoy every second.
📍 Location & Timing
Location: My home studio
Eircode: N91 V6X0
Arrival: Please arrive on time to allow time for check-in and prep. Sessions are a bit longer this year (40 mins) but there will be another family booked in after you so it’s important that we stay on schedule. If you arrive late this time will be taken from your session time.
✨ What to Expect
We've been busy creating a magical Christmas experience for you and your family, with beautiful festive scenes, twinkling lights and lots of Christmas magic!
After your session, enjoy complimentary hot chocolates and festive treats. Each child will receive their own Christmas stationery and a treat, so they can write their letter to Santa and pop it into our very own North Pole Post Box! 🎅
(Please note that all food and drinks are consumed at your own risk. LM Family Photography accepts no responsibility for allergies, spills or related incidents.)
📸 Our Magical Christmas Scenes for 2026
🎄 The Elf Door
Step into a cosy, traditional Christmas setting filled with warm lights, beautiful Christmas trees, rustic wooden details and a real red elf door full of magic!
A scene full of nostalgia, where little imaginations can run wild and we can capture those gorgeous, natural moments between you and your family.
❄️ Narnia Winter Wonderland
A beautiful snowy woodland setting, surrounded by frosted Christmas trees, soft winter whites, glowing lanterns and a magical swing.
A little winter wonderland where we can create something really special.
👗 What to Wear
Choosing the right colours and outfits will help create beautiful, coordinated Christmas photographs that complement our two magical scenes.
🎄 The Elf Door Scene
Warm, rich, traditional Christmas colours work beautifully here.
Recommended colours:
- Burgundy
- Forest green, olive and emerald
- Cream, beige and warm browns
- Mocha, navy and touches of gold
Cosy knits, textured fabrics and classic Christmas outfits will look gorgeous in this setting.
❄️ Narnia Winter Wonderland
Soft, neutral and wintery tones will complement our snowy woodland scene.
Recommended colours:
- Burgundy
- Cream, ivory and winter white
- Beige, taupe and soft browns
- Sage, olive and muted greens
- Warm neutral tones
🚫 Please Avoid
- Bright colours such as pink, orange and pale blue
- Cartoon characters or large logos
- Busy patterns or clashing colours
Christmas Pyjamas: If you'd love some photographs of the children in their Christmas PJs, you're welcome to bring them along. Please remember only one outfit change is permitted per session.
👞 Footwear & Clothing
Please bring clean shoes in a bag and put them on once inside.
Avoid bulky or puffy coats, particularly for younger children being held, as they tend to bunch up around their faces. Instead, choose cosy cardigans, woolly knits, hats for outdoors scene or layers that photograph beautifully without the bulk.
💅 Small but important:
Make sure children’s fingernails are clean — we’ll be capturing lots of sweet details too!
👶 Bringing a Baby?
If you’re bringing a little one who can’t yet sit up unaided, they’ll need to be held by a parent or sibling during the session.
💶 Payment Info
The remaining balance is €330, payable in cash on the day.
Please note: We won’t have access to online or card payments at the venue, so bringing the correct amount is appreciated.
💫 A Gentle Note
While I’ll do everything I can to make the session fun and relaxed (and bring out those sweet smiles!), every child is different. I use gentle prompts and play-based interaction, but if your little one isn’t feeling it on the day, I can’t be held responsible, though I always try my best to create connection and magic.
Cancellation or No Show
Unfortunately I have had a few occasions where people have not turned up to their session or cancelled at the last minute. I ask you to please be respectful of my time and the effort that goes into these sessions. If for extreme reasons you need to reschedule your session please contact me at least 48 hours before your session so that I can offer your slot to someone else. Cancellations less than 48 hours or no shows will be invoiced for the full session fee.
If you have a gift voucher you plan to use please let me know asap - vouchers will not be accepted on the day without having being previously checked.
📌 Need Outfit Inspo?
Below you can see a mock up of our scenes and some clothing colour ideas.
As always, I'm so excited to welcome you all! I'd absolutely love if you tagged @lmfamilyphotography in any photos or stories you share while enjoying your Christmas experience. ❤️
