Detroit Holiday Mini Sessions 2026
The Merriest Little Christmas
An elegant, timeless Holiday Portrait Experience for your family in a beautiful Detroit studio.
Sunday, November 29, 2026
12:30 – 2:30 PM • Detroit, Michigan
$150 Session Fee
Digital Images Purchased Separately
Limited sessions available.
A little Christmas magic awaits.
This year's setting feels like stepping into a beautiful, quiet Christmas morning.
Soft light.
Evergreen.
Tree lights.
Wrapped presents.
Creamy textures.
And plenty of room for your family to simply be together.
Whether you're bringing the kids in their Christmas best or showing up in your favorite holiday pajamas, the neutral setting allows your family's personalities and connection to shine.
No matching required. No perfect smiles required. Just your family, exactly as you are.
Christmas, but make it beautifully simple.
This year, Holiday Minis are getting a little bit of a magical upgrade. I'm bringing you to a beautiful Detroit studio filled with soft natural light, creamy draping, classic paneled walls, fresh evergreen wreaths and a beautifully understated Christmas tree surrounded by wrapped gifts.
The space is festive without feeling overly themed, creating a warm and timeless backdrop where your family remains the focus.
Think beautiful outfits, little hands holding yours, giggles, cuddles and all of those fleeting moments that make this season so special.
It's Christmas magic.
Holiday Mini Session Details
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Detroit, Michigan
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$150 session fee
Your $150 session fee reserves your Holiday Mini Session and includes your photography experience with Chelsie Maurer Photography.
After your session, you'll receive an online proofing gallery where you'll view your softly edited photographs and select the Digital Collection that's right for your family.
The Collections
THE COMPLETE COLLECTION
$990
25 high resolution digital images
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For the family who wants the complete story, with all of the little moments and the posed photos, too.
THE HOLIDAY COLLECTION
$690
15 high resolution digital images
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Easily the most popular option amongst clients. A favorite for families who want a variety of holiday moments for their portraits.
THE KEEPSAKE COLLECTION
$290
3 high resolution digital images
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For the family who wants a few beautiful favorites to share and print.
*Collections are decided after you receive your softly edited proofing gallery. You decide then which Collection is perfect for your family. To book your mini session, only the $150 session fee and contract are required.
Choose the memories you love most.
I firmly believe you should be able to select the photos of your family that you love. Within a week after your session, you'll receive an online proofing gallery filled with your beautifully, softly edited holiday photographs.
You'll then have the opportunity to choose the collection that best fits your family, from a few favorite images to a complete collection of the photographs you don't want to leave behind.
You don’t have to know how to pose. I’ve got you.
If the thought of getting your entire family ready for pictures makes you nervous, don’t worry!
You don't have to know where to stand, what to do with your hands or how to get everyone to look at the camera.
I'll guide you through the session with natural prompts and gentle direction while leaving plenty of room for the genuine moments to happen.
We'll photograph the whole family together, the kids individually, siblings, parent-and-child moments and all of those little in-between interactions that end up becoming your favorites.
Your job is simply to show up and enjoy your people.
I'll take care of the rest.
Let’s make this Christmas one you’ll remember.
The Christmas tree will eventually come down.
The wrapping paper will be thrown away.
The cookies will disappear.
And your children will grow another year older.
But you'll still have these photographs.
Photographs of the people who make Christmas feel like Christmas.
I'd love to create them for you.
FAQs
Where are the Holiday Minis located?
This year’s Holiday Minis will take place at a beautiful private studio space in Detroit, Michigan. Full location and session details will be provided a week before you session.
Can we bring our dog?
You’ll have to leave your pup at home this year, as this is a pet free studio space. Thank you for understanding!
When will we receive our final images?
You’ll receive your online proofing gallery within one week of the session. Once you make your final selections, you’ll receive your final images within one week of your Digital Collection payment.
One day.
One beautiful Christmas.
Holiday Minis are available for one day only, Sunday, November 29.
Because I'm renting this beautiful Detroit studio specifically for this event, the number of available sessions is intentionally limited.
Once the available times are booked, I'll close Holiday Mini bookings.
If you've been thinking about it, don't wait.