Family laughing together outdoors during a Christmas mini session with a Merry Christmas chalkboard sign.

Book the $65 session if you do NOT want me to use the images to promote Carmela Lustre Photography.

Book the $50 session if you are comfortable allowing me to use the images to promote Carmela Lustre Photography.

Outdoor Christmas tree display with chalkboard signs reading Merry Christmas, surrounded by decorated trees on rustic burlap bases.

Imagine Your Family Here ...


This Holiday Mini Session is perfect for families looking for a very natural, simple, rustic theme to update their family photos. The Christmas trees in the forest, decorated with burlap ribbon, really set the stage for this lovely, natural scene. And the chalkboard signs add a touch of vintage nostalgia to the rustic, simple ambiance.

 

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Family of three posing with a Merry Christmas chalkboard sign outdoors among trees for a festive holiday photo.
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2026 Holiday Mini Sessions Details



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What Is the Cost?


You have 2 choices:

  1. $65 with NO model release (choose this option if you don't want me to use your images to promote my photography business)
  2. $50 WITH a model release (choose this discounted   option if you are comfortable with allowing me to use these session images to promote my photography business).

Where is the Session Location?


The session will be at a very rustic, natural-looking park in Whittier, CA, called Murphy Ranch Park. It is located in Southeast Los Angeles County.

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Happy family with smiling baby boy posing outdoors near decorated Christmas trees in warm golden sunlight.

How Long is the Session?


Each session lasts 15 minutes.

How Many People can Join the Session?


You can have 1-5 people. Due to time constraints, 5 people is the absolute maximum I can have. If you have more people, you can book 2 back-to-back sessions, and I can accommodate you that way.

Two young girls smile and hold hands with a woman in a pink sweater and jeans outdoors.
Two young girls holding hands walk past a Merry Christmas chalkboard sign among Christmas trees outdoors.

What is Your Photography Style?


In your fifteen minutes, I will take a variety of images, including posed photos (where everyone is looking at the camera), and prompted photos, where I give you a little activity to do together (walk while holding hands, etc.) and take candid, lifestyle images. I really want to capture what makes your family unique and special.

How This Works:


  • book your session
  • show up about 10 minutes before your scheduled time
  • we "play" together with my camera
  • you receive your images (via online gallery) within 7 days of your session date
  • enjoy your photos!
Family of three posing outdoors near decorated Christmas trees, parents smiling and holding their baby in a holiday portrait.

 

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A smiling mother holds her baby outdoors near a Christmas tree with golden sunlight glowing behind them.
option 1


Book Your Session with a Model Release

Booking this session allows me to use the images to promote Carmela Lustre Photography, including social media posts, flyers, Facebook Event posts, website updates, etc.

Four young children sit together on a blanket outdoors beside a Merry Christmas chalkboard sign surrounded by festive holiday decor.
Mother and daughter smiling together at a Christmas tree farm with a Merry Christmas chalkboard sign.
option 2


Book Your Session with NO Model Release

Booking this session prohibits me from using the images to promote Carmela Lustre Photography. This means that I cannot ever use any of the images from this session in any way ever.

Three children sit on a plaid blanket between Christmas trees and chalkboard signs reading Merry & Bright and Merry Christmas.

 

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Have a special event coming up?

I'd LOVE to commemorate the occasion!

I specialize in lifestyle portrait photography.

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