It’s tiiiiiimmmmeee!! Well. Almost!! I’m locked in behind my computer preparing all the holiday sessions for this year to launch soon, and I SO EXCITED to share them with you. These annual photo shoots are so meaningful to me, and that’s why I keep offering them year after year. This will be my SEVENTH year!!

I love holiday sessions because it’s a great excuse to capture all the changes in your family each year. And it’s just fun to kick off the holiday season in a studio with all the decorations & music playing!

I know that sometimes “getting photos done” gets lost in the shuffle of life.

Which I totally get! It’s busy for all of us!! But intentionally setting aside time every year to document your family is so important. It allows you to see each chapter of life in retrospect. This is how you will watch your kids grow up, and see the seasons change. Not to mention, it’s a magical experience for kids! The studio is decked out in all things holiday, and we blare the music and have a blast!

family stands in front of christmas tree for holiday sessions

Every season, I get to see familiar faces, meet growing families, and document moments that become part of your holiday memories.

Sign. Me. Up!!!

This year if you’re interested in booking a session, I’ll be releasing the calendar in July or August. If you want to be in the know, I recommend following along on my Instagram here!

What started in 2019 as a simple holiday setup has grown into seven years of capturing families during one of the most meaningful times of the year. Watching children grow, families expand, and traditions continue is one of the MOST FUN parts of being a Southern California photographer.

And we get to do it in a space designed for cozy holiday memories!!

This year’s holiday setup is going to embody that warm, timeless feel. Think cozy Christmas morning full of nostalgia! We will have soft neutral tones, glowing Christmas trees, elegant drapery, and festive seasonal details. The space is designed to feel welcoming and relaxing so you can focus on connecting with one another.

mom and dad walk with their kids in studio by Desiree Ashley Photography
parents sit with their kids in draped studio by Southern California photographer

Holiday Sessions Are About More Than Christmas Cards

Of course, holiday photos make beautiful Christmas cards. But they become so much more as the years pass.

The toddlers with missing teeth become teenagers. The babies in suspenders and bow ties become little boys running around with endless energy. The family photos hanging on your wall become treasured keepsakes that are a part of the fabric of your family’s home.

Here are a few reasons families return year after year for their sessions:

  • Updated family portraits in a beautiful seasonal setting
  • Images for holiday cards
  • Images that make great gifts for grandparents!
  • A chance to celebrate growth and milestones for your little ones
  • A fun family tradition everyone can look forward to each year
family kneels next to bed on the floor for holiday sessions
family in green velvet on couch by Desiree Ashley Photography

This is your cue: start your new annual tradition this year!

If you’ve been thinking about scheduling family photos this year, consider making it a tradition. Seven years into offering these seasonal sessions, I can confidently say that families never regret having the photos.

Real talk? They often regret skipping them.

Holiday sessions will be opening for booking SO SOON (I literally can’t wait)

I’ll be welcoming both returning and new families into this year’s beautiful holiday experience.

Do you have any questions for me about holiday sessions? Reach out to me here!

women in long silk dresses in front of christmas tree by Southern California photographer
little girl sits on bed in front of christmas tree for holiday sessions