Christmas Family Photos Indiana: Christmas Minis Are Here 2026
Christmas Minis Are Officially Happening
2026 Christmas Mini Session Near Me
f you've been waiting for the details on this year's Christmas family photos, here they are: I'm hosting a small number of outdoor Christmas Mini Sessions on Saturday, November 14, 2026 with both morning and evening sessions available.
And there's a pretty fun bonus this year...
Bring a new, unwrapped children's toy and your Christmas Mini is just $175 instead of $275. That's $100 OFF, supporting the Spirit of the Season!
$100 savings for your family while also helping another local child have a little more Christmas to look forward to...
These Christmas family photos are designed with busy Central Indiana families in mind. Whether you're coming from Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, or another nearby community, this is a simple way to make time for family photographs before the holiday season gets completely bananas.
Christmas Family Photos in Indiana Are Here
Christmas Minis for Hamilton County and Central Indiana Families
Earlier this fall, I shared a little preview about some Christmas Minis I was planning. At that point, I was still working out the location and final details.
Now they're official.
These Christmas Mini Sessions will take place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Tipton, Indiana, just 20 minutes north of Westfield, with morning and evening appointment options.
If you're a Hamilton County mom looking for Christmas photos near Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, or the surrounding Central Indiana - girl these sessions are for you!
And because I'm keeping the day intentionally small, there will only be room for approximately 10 families.
So if you've been thinking, "We really should get an updated family picture this year," this is your sign to actually put it on the calendar.
Bring a Toy & Save $100 on Your Christmas Mini
Your session can help another local family this Christmas
This is the part of these Christmas Mini Sessions that I'm especially excited about.
When you bring a new, unwrapped children's toy to your session, your Christmas Mini price drops from$275 to just $175!!
Bring an Unwrapped New Toy → Save $100. It's that simple!
The toys will be donated to Angel's Attic, a charity run through my church that helps local families who have signed up for additional support during the Christmas season.
So your family gets to create Christmas memories together, you save $100 on your session, and a new toy gets to become part of another child's Christmas. You get beautiful images and it's the perfect opportunity to teach your kiddos about the spirit of giving during the holidays!
Bonus Points for going out for dinner and shop for the new toy (or two) together! lol.
And sis, if you don't bring a toy (maybe you don't celebrate Christmas, or you already have too much on your plate) that's completely okay, too. The regular Christmas Mini price is $275 - and you are still 100% welcome to join us! .
Either way, all sessions only require a quick digital signature and $75 deposit to hold your spot.
What to Expect From These Christmas Mini Sessions
A cozy, classic outdoor Christmas setting
These are outdoor Christmas family photos, with a gently styled Christmas setting designed to feel cozy, classic and unmistakably Christmas without becoming so elaborate that the decorations take over the photographs.
Think wreaths, Christmas trees and simple seasonal details that help create that holiday feeling while keeping your family at the center of the images.
Because these are still family photographs, we'll capture the traditional family portraits, but I don't want the entire session to be about everyone standing perfectly still and smiling at the camera.
We'll leave room for the hugs, laughs, little interactions and personalities that make your family yours. My goal is to create photographs that feel like your family at Christmas.
What's Included in the Christmas Mini Session?
The Hashtag Memories Mini Experience & Location
These Christmas Minis follow the same basic mini-session experience I offer throughout the year, with a little extra Christmas magic added in...
20-minute outdoor family photography session
Large digital gallery for image selections
10x edited digital images with Digital Print Release
1:1 outfit and styling assistance
$75 deposit to reserve your spot
Morning and evening session options available
And if you're the mom who already has outfits picked out but isn't sure whether everyone actually coordinates, you don't have to figure it out alone. I'm happy to help you work through your family's styling so everyone looks like they belong together without looking like you bought five matching outfits.
Once you head to the booking form, you'll also be able to let me know whether you prefer a morning or evening session.
Why Take Christmas Family Photos in Early November?
Get your holiday photos ready before December gets crazy
November might feel ridiculously early to be thinking about Christmas.
But if you've ever reached December 15th and suddenly realized you still need to order Christmas cards, buy Grandma's gift, update the family photo on the wall and somehow get everyone dressed for a Christmas gathering...you already understand why I like the timing of these sessions.
By shooting your family's Christmas mini in November, you'll have time to actually USE your mini images for:
Christmas cards`
Gifts for grandparents
Calendars and family yearbooks
Wall prints and framed photographs
Christmas announcements
Family photo gifts
Instead of trying to squeeze family photos into an already packed December schedule, you can knock this one off the list before the holiday chaos really begins.
And honestly? I kind of love that November gives us a chance to slow down and make a little Christmas memory before we're completely buried under the rest of the season.
Who Are Christmas Mini Sessions For?
Family photos for toddlers, kids and teens
Christmas Minis are a great fit for families who want updated family photographs without committing to a long photography session.
They're especially nice for:
Families with toddlers who don't need an entire evening devoted to photographs
Families with elementary-aged kids who have approximately 47 other things happening at all times in their lives
Families with tweens and teenagers who aren't interested in spending hours taking pictures, but Momma's heart is wanting some updated images
Busy Hamilton County families trying to fit one more important thing into an already busy calendar
Families who want a new photograph for their Christmas cards
Grandparents who have been asking for an updated family picture
Families who simply want to remember what everyone looked like this Christmas
Mommas who are wanting to capture their little one's personality this year
Families who are trying to teach their kiddos about GIVING this holiday season.
And if your kids aren't naturally thrilled about having their picture taken, don't panic.
You don't need to spend the morning threatening anyone with "You better smile for the pictures." That's my job.
I work with real kids and real families. Sometimes that means smiles. Sometimes it means movement, jokes, games, snuggles or letting a child take a minute to warm up.
Christmas Mini Sessions in Tipton, Indiana
An easy Central Indiana option for family Christmas photos
This year's Christmas Mini Sessions will be held in Tipton, Indiana, making them an option for families traveling from Hamilton County and other surrounding Central Indiana communities.
If you're searching for Christmas family photos near Noblesville, Westfield, Carmel, or Cicero, don't let the Tipton location stop you from checking it out - it's just a hop, skip and jump north of Westfield.
This isn't a huge holiday photo event with dozens of families cycling through a Christmas set all day. I'm intentionally keeping the number of families small so the experience can still feel personal and relaxed.
There will be morning and evening sessions available and when you reach out, you'll be able to share if you prefer an AM or PM session too!
Ready to Plan Your Christmas Family Photos?
Choose a morning or evening session and let's make some Christmas memories
If you've been looking for Christmas family photos in Indiana, this is the official announcement: Christmas Minis are happening!
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Morning + evening sessions available
Only 10 Spots Available
Bring a new unwrapped toy (or two) save $100
If that sounds like something your family would love to be part of, let's chat and start planning your family's 2026 Christmas Mini. Let me know whether you're hoping for a morning or evening appointment, and we'll take it from there.
Christmas comes around every year. But your family won't look exactly like this again.
Let's make some memories while we can.
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Central Indiana Newborn & Family Photographer
New around here? Hey, I’m Chelsea! A coffee-fueled Westfield native, raising a slightly wild kiddo just north of the Hamilton County line and capturing the most beautifully real memories for Central Indiana families.
Here at Hashtag Memories, I specialize in storytelling photography — from belly bumps and newborn snuggles to golden-hour giggles in open fields with families of every shape and size.
These aren’t just photos. They’re your memories, held in time.
Whether you’re dreaming of a relaxed in-home newborn session or a family session under Indiana’s wide-open sky —✨ I’m here to help you hold the space.
For laughter. For connection. For the SEASON of life you’re living right now.
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Let’s life together, for those big joys and the little moments alike!
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