CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PORTRAITS 2026

Christmas Mini Sessions in Crawley & Sussex

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20-minute Christmas portrait sessions • 2 festive sets • 3 digital images included • £125
Sessions from 14 November 2026

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Children’s Christmas Portraits in Crawley, West Sussex

Christmas Mini Sessions 2026

Fun Christmas mini-session portraits in Crawley Sussex
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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR CHRISTMAS MINI-SESSION

Fun, festive portraits without the fuss

Our Christmas mini-sessions are designed to be short, fun and full of personality — perfect for capturing beautiful Christmas portraits of your little ones without asking them to sit still for too long!

You’ll have 20 minutes in the studio and two festive backdrops, giving us plenty of opportunity to capture a lovely variety of photographs. After your session, we’ll carefully edit and retouch your best images before presenting them in a private online gallery, ready for you to choose your favourites and download.

A smiling baby in a cream outfit sits on a wooden floor surrounded by Christmas decorations, teddy bears, a white rocking horse, and a gold Santa Claus—perfect for kids Christmas portraits or capturing memories at your christmas mini-session.
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Martha
2 years ago
Rob and Karen made our Christmas mini shoot with a 3 month old and a 3 year old look easy! They clearly are very talented at working with children and managed to get some beautiful pictures. I am very pleased and would highly recommend them.
Alexandra
11 months ago
I recently had my children's ‘Christmas mini photo session’ with Karen and Rob and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. They were both so welcoming, friendly and extremely patient which made both my daughters feel completely comfortable. The photos were also absolutely beautiful, when receiving them I couldn’t stop smiling at how lovely they were. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you so much! 🎄
Hannah S.
6 years ago
recommends
Rob captured Beautiful Xmas photos of our little girls aged one and three even though the one year old really wouldn’t sit still. Highly recommend and will definitely return in the future)) very friendly and professional too
Tanya L.
3 years ago
recommends
Highly recommend baby shoots, we used them for a mini christmas shoot however they allowed us to do some family photos. I had a vision in my head and they brought it to life. They were also lovely to work with, would definitely use them again.
Coralena M.
2 years ago
Booked another Christmas mini session again this year and once again did not disappoint. With both of their help I got some lovely pictures. They were very relaxed when my 15 month old was playing with the set and we wasn’t rushed out the door like some photographers I’ve heard about. They also make a real effort to have the two sets beautifully laid out. Will be going back next year.
Bethany S.
5 years ago
Highly recommend baby shoots, we went for our Christmas mini session - Rob & Karen are an amazing friendly, approachable and professional couple. Great with my 10 month old, the photos are beautiful. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of these, will definitely be going back for more in the future x
Oluwatobi O.
2 years ago
Karen and Rob are amazing! They have shot my baby every Christmas and they never disappoint. They are really good with him, and he is going to be four, they are so professional but at the same time fun . Pictures always come out amazing!
Tailah W.
3 years ago
Back again for the Christmas photoshoot and yet again the photos were so beautiful. I will never not go anywhere else for special memories such as these. Thank you for all of your hard work and capturing some gorgeous gorgeous shots!
Catherine G.
6 years ago
We had a brilliant mini Christmas shoot with Rob at Baby Shoots Photography. Beautiful set up and the photos are fab! Rob dealt brilliantly with our daughter who didn't sit still even for a second so even more impressed with the photos that he's produced!
giulia C.
4 years ago
Thank you Rob and Karen for the fantastic job the pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Jessica P.
3 years ago
Would 100% recommend these lovely people! They have done such an amazing job on my children’s portraits and made them feel at ease when taking the photos. Quick turn around with the photos as well. All round an amazing service and will definitely use Rob and Karen again!
Koby Y.
6 years ago
We'd organised for our 6 month old son a christmas photoshoot with Baby Shoots - the team were professional, patient and provided the image gallery very quickly to us. We are very happy with the outcome and the photos captured are very special to us. Highly recommended.
Olena P.
2 years ago
recommends
Rob and Karen are absolutely amazing and great with putting kids at ease and capturing them in their natural beauty. The photos from our yearly Christmas shoot are always stunning!
Katie W.
3 years ago
I booked a mini Christmas session for my 10 month old with Robert & Karen and I am so impressed with the outcome. They was welcoming, professional and the photos were beautiful. I would highly recommend and will definitely go back to them in the future!

CATHERINE –

We had a brilliant mini Christmas shoot with Rob at Baby Shoots Photography. Beautiful set up and the photos are fab!

Christmas Mini Sessions in Crawley & Sussex

Christmas Mini Sessions — £125

What’s included

  • 20-minute session
  • Two Christmas sets
  • 3 fully retouched digital images
  • Use of props and accessories
  • Private online gallery with around 20 fully edited images to choose from
  • Optional extra images, cards and wall art

Sessions are limited, so availability can fill quickly. Check our current dates and book online below.

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The Experience

How your Christmas mini-session works

01.

BOOK YOUR SESSION

Use our online booking form to choose your preferred date and pay the £125 session fee. You’ll receive an immediate confirmation, along with everything you need to know about preparing for your session.

02.

ENJOY YOUR SESSION

On the day, we’ll work with your children to capture a fun collection of Christmas portraits across our two festive sets. Our experience with little ones means we’ll make the most of your 20 minutes together, even when they’re full of energy!

03.

VIEW & SELECT YOUR FAVOURITES

After your session, we’ll carefully edit and retouch all the images before uploading them to your private online gallery. You’ll then be able to view the finished photographs and choose your included digital images, with the option to purchase additional images or products if you’d like.

04.

DOWNLOAD YOUR IMAGES

Once you’ve made your selection and purchased any optional extras, your chosen digital images are available to download immediately from your private online gallery.

Fun Christmas mini-sessions in Crawley

WHY US?

Why families choose Baby Shoots for their Christmas portraits

  • 15+ years photographing babies and children
    We’ve spent more than 15 years photographing little ones, so we know how to get great expressions quickly — even when they’re not particularly interested in cooperating!
  • We work with your children to make it a fun experience for them AND you!
    Making the most of every minute
    Christmas mini sessions are quick-fire by design. We’ll work with your child’s personality, keep things moving and make the most of the time we have together, without making the experience feel rushed.
  • Beautifully finished photographs
    We don’t simply hand over the files from the camera. Every image is carefully selected, professionally edited and retouched before it reaches your gallery.
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TWO FESTIVE SETS FOR 2026

For 2026, we’ve created two distinctly different Christmas sets — a magical snowy winter scene and a warm, traditional library with a cosy fireplace.

You can use both sets during your session, giving you two completely different looks and plenty of variety in your finished gallery.

Styling Tips for Best Christmas Portraits

  • Over-the-knee skirts or dresses: For little ones wearing dresses or skirts, we recommend hem lines that fall below the knee – this keeps things comfortable for them when sitting or playing, while keeping nappies and knickers neatly hidden!
  • Pyjamas Across Both Sets? If you’d like a two-look session or pyjama option, stick to classic tartan or solid deep tones so they pop on both the bright snow and warm wood sets. Gold/beige/tartan can all work well.

Set 1: Snowy Winter Wonder

A soft, magical winter scene with snowy whites, natural textures and a cosy outdoor feel.
Best colours: Cream, ivory, beige, muted winter tones, sage, dusty rose, burgundy and deep green.

Set 2: Classic Cosy Library & Fireplace

A warm, traditional Christmas setting with rich colours, books, a beautiful fireplace and a touch of heritage elegance.
Best colours: Deep red, emerald green, plum, tartan, cream, gold and warm neutrals.

Not sure what to wear?

Don’t worry — we’ll send you our Christmas session preparation guide after booking, with more detailed advice on clothing, colours and accessories for each set.

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Before you book

Because these are quick mini-sessions and our studio space is limited, there are just a couple of things to be aware of:

Each Christmas mini-session is for one household.

Maximum four children
We can accommodate a maximum of 4 children and 2 adults in the studio at any one time.

These limits help us keep the sessions relaxed, manageable and focused on getting the best from your 20 minutes together.

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Karen and Rob are amazing!

They have shot my baby every Christmas and they never disappoint. 

ADD-ONS & EXTRAS

ADDITIONAL DIGITAL IMAGES

Individual digital images £35
Upgrade to full gallery £125

CHRISTMAS CARDS

Starting at £2.50

WALL ART ~ FRAMES, CANVAS & MORE…

Starting at £250

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Your £125 session fee includes:

  • 20-minute mini-session
  • Use of both Christmas backdrops
  • 3 fully retouched digital images
  • Props and accessories
  • Private online gallery with direct download

Every session is different, but we shoot quickly to capture as much variety as possible during your 20 minutes.
After editing, we typically present around 20 finished images in your private online gallery for you to choose from.

Yes, of course. Your private online gallery includes options to purchase additional digital images, Christmas cards, prints, frames, canvas and other products.

Your session fee includes 3 digital images. If you’d like more, you can purchase:

  • 1 additional digital image – £35
  • All your digital images – £125, including an ultra-high-resolution animated slideshow

The full set will typically include around 20 fully edited images from your session.

Our sessions are best suited to babies who are sitting confidently through to children around 10–12 years old.

Younger babies can take part too, but will need to be supported, and there may be less variety in the photographs.
Older children and teenagers are welcome if they’d enjoy it, although our regular portrait sessions may be more suitable for older children.

I’m afraid not! Christmas mini-sessions are for single households only, with a maximum of 4 children and 2 adults.
Our sets are relatively small, and we need to keep numbers limited to help us keep some semblance of order during these quick-fire sessions!

Got more questions? Let’s chat!

Top rated
Baby Shoots Photography5.0
Based on 144 reviews
See all reviews
review us on
Catherine G.
6 years ago
We had a brilliant mini Christmas shoot with Rob at Baby Shoots Photography. Beautiful set up and the photos are fab! Rob dealt brilliantly with our daughter who didn't sit still even for a second so even more impressed with the photos that he's produced!
Alexandra
11 months ago
I recently had my children's ‘Christmas mini photo session’ with Karen and Rob and I couldn’t be happier with the whole experience. They were both so welcoming, friendly and extremely patient which made both my daughters feel completely comfortable. The photos were also absolutely beautiful, when receiving them I couldn’t stop smiling at how lovely they were. I will definitely be returning and highly recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you so much! 🎄
giulia C.
4 years ago
Thank you Rob and Karen for the fantastic job the pictures are absolutely fantastic!
Bethany S.
5 years ago
Highly recommend baby shoots, we went for our Christmas mini session - Rob & Karen are an amazing friendly, approachable and professional couple. Great with my 10 month old, the photos are beautiful. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of these, will definitely be going back for more in the future x
Olena P.
2 years ago
recommends
Rob and Karen are absolutely amazing and great with putting kids at ease and capturing them in their natural beauty. The photos from our yearly Christmas shoot are always stunning!
Tailah W.
3 years ago
Back again for the Christmas photoshoot and yet again the photos were so beautiful. I will never not go anywhere else for special memories such as these. Thank you for all of your hard work and capturing some gorgeous gorgeous shots!
Martha
2 years ago
Rob and Karen made our Christmas mini shoot with a 3 month old and a 3 year old look easy! They clearly are very talented at working with children and managed to get some beautiful pictures. I am very pleased and would highly recommend them.
Oluwatobi O.
2 years ago
Karen and Rob are amazing! They have shot my baby every Christmas and they never disappoint. They are really good with him, and he is going to be four, they are so professional but at the same time fun . Pictures always come out amazing!
Jessica P.
3 years ago
Would 100% recommend these lovely people! They have done such an amazing job on my children’s portraits and made them feel at ease when taking the photos. Quick turn around with the photos as well. All round an amazing service and will definitely use Rob and Karen again!
Katie W.
3 years ago
I booked a mini Christmas session for my 10 month old with Robert & Karen and I am so impressed with the outcome. They was welcoming, professional and the photos were beautiful. I would highly recommend and will definitely go back to them in the future!
Hannah S.
6 years ago
recommends
Rob captured Beautiful Xmas photos of our little girls aged one and three even though the one year old really wouldn’t sit still. Highly recommend and will definitely return in the future)) very friendly and professional too
Coralena M.
2 years ago
Booked another Christmas mini session again this year and once again did not disappoint. With both of their help I got some lovely pictures. They were very relaxed when my 15 month old was playing with the set and we wasn’t rushed out the door like some photographers I’ve heard about. They also make a real effort to have the two sets beautifully laid out. Will be going back next year.
Koby Y.
6 years ago
We'd organised for our 6 month old son a christmas photoshoot with Baby Shoots - the team were professional, patient and provided the image gallery very quickly to us. We are very happy with the outcome and the photos captured are very special to us. Highly recommended.
Tanya L.
3 years ago
recommends
Highly recommend baby shoots, we used them for a mini christmas shoot however they allowed us to do some family photos. I had a vision in my head and they brought it to life. They were also lovely to work with, would definitely use them again.

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CHRISTMAS MINI-SESSIONS CRAWLEY