2026 Christmas Mini Sessions in Orlando, Florida with Kossina Creative Photography
Christmas has a way of making ordinary moments feel a little more magical. The excitement on your child’s face, cozy mornings in pajamas, getting dressed up for the holidays, or watching your little one meet Santa for the very first time are the kinds of memories you want to remember long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away.
At Kossina Creative Photography, our Christmas mini sessions in Central Florida are designed to capture those memories in a variety of unique holiday settings. Whether your family loves cozy Christmas pajamas, elegant holiday portraits, nostalgic vintage details, stunning outdoor scenery, or the magic of Santa, we have a Christmas photo experience to fit your family.
This year our Christmas mini sessions include Christmas PJ Minis, Elegant Christmas Minis, Christmas VW Bus Minis, Lake Louisa Minis, and our Santa Experience featuring both Black Santa and White Santa. And if you have a larger family, young children who need a little extra time, or a vision that calls for something more personalized, you can book a custom family session with us. These longer sessions give us more time to photograph your family while still incorporating seasonal details, Christmas sets, and other holiday-inspired elements.
Here’s a look at each of our holiday photography experiences and how to choose the right one for your family this Christmas season.
Christmas PJ MINI SESSIONS
November 7, 2026
There’s something special about the cozy side of the holiday season. The matching pajamas, the excitement, the cuddles, and all of the little moments that make Christmas feel so magical.
Our Christmas PJs Minis are a more relaxed take on traditional holiday portraits, with cozy Christmas sets designed to give your photos that warm holiday-at-home feeling. Think matching Christmas pajamas, a comfy bed set, a festive living room, and more.
You’ll still have plenty of opportunities for those sweet, posed portraits that make the perfect holiday card photos, but the relaxed nature of these sessions also gives us room to have a little more fun. Kids can jump on the bed, snuggle with their siblings, play together, or simply be themselves while we capture those candid moments in between.
These sessions are especially great for families with young children who want a mix of beautiful, polished holiday portraits and playful images that capture their personalities. You’ll leave with photos that work just as well for your Christmas cards as they do for prints, gifts, and simply remembering this stage of your family for years to come.
Christmas VW Bus MINI SESSIONS
November 8, 2026
Our festive VW Bus creates a nostalgic, vintage-inspired setting that gives your Christmas photos a personality all their own. The VW Bus will be decked out with eye-catching holiday touches like festive garland, mini evergreen trees, gifts, and vibrant poinsettia flowers.
The VW Bus also gives us opportunities to capture more than just posed family portraits. Kids can interact with the bus, climb into the driver’s seat and pretend to drive, or gather around it with the rest of the family. The location also features an open field where kids can run, play, and be themselves, giving us plenty of opportunities to capture those adorable candid moments. Together, we can create a collection of images that feels like a little Christmas story, with a mix of beautiful posed portraits and playful moments that capture your family’s personality.
These sessions are especially fun for families who love vintage details, unique photography settings, or want their Orlando Christmas photos to stand out from the typical holiday card.
If you’re looking for a Christmas mini session in Orlando that feels festive, nostalgic, and completely different from a traditional studio portrait, our Christmas VW Bus Minis are a great choice.
ELEGANT CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
November 15 & December 12, 2026
For families who want those formal Christmas pictures, our Elegant Christmas Minis offer a more refined and modern take on holiday photography.
Think Vanity Fair meets Christmas: long dresses, sparkles, suits, and modern backdrops that feel more like a magazine editorial than a traditional holiday set. These sessions are all about creating polished family portraits that feel festive without being overly themed.
This is the perfect opportunity to dress everyone upand create those classic portraits you’ll want to use for your Christmas cards, gift to grandparents, or display in your home.
And because the sets have a more timeless, editorial feel, these aren’t necessarily photos you’ll need to pack away once Christmas is over. They’re designed to create beautiful family portraits that could easily be displayed in your home year-round.
While these are still mini sessions, the focus is on intentional posing, beautiful composition, and creating that sophisticated Christmas aesthetic. If you love the idea of a formal family portrait that feels elevated and even a little bit glamorous, this is the session for you.
Lake Louisa CHRISTMAS MINI SESSIONS
November 28, 2026
Christmas in Florida looks a little different from the classic snowy holiday scenes you see in movies, and that’s part of what makes it special! And if you’re wondering about the weather, late November is actually one of the best times of year for outdoor portraits in Florida. The temperatures are typically more mild and comfortable, so you can enjoy your session without the heat and rain Florida is often known for.
Our Christmas Lake Louisa Minis combine the magic of the holiday season with the natural beauty of the Florida outdoors. Located at Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, these sessions offer families a scenic alternative to a traditional indoor Christmas photo session.
The natural surroundings create a relaxed and organic backdrop for your family portraits, while thoughtful holiday touches, like our emerald green couch, bring just the right amount of Christmas into the images without taking away from the beauty of the setting.
This option is especially well suited for families who love outdoor photography, natural light, and a more organic style of family portraiture. Rather than feeling like you’re stepping into a traditional Christmas set, the experience combines your family’s holiday memories with the beauty of Central Florida.
If you’ve been looking for outdoor Christmas mini sessions near Orlando, Christmas family photography in Clermont, or a more natural holiday portrait experience, our Lake Louisa Minis offer something unique.
And because these minis take place just after Thanksgiving, they’re also a great option if you’ll have family visiting for the holiday. Bring the grandparents, siblings, or cousins along and turn your time together into gorgeous family portraits you’ll cherish long after the holidays are over.
Santa MINI SESSIONS
WHITE SANTA – NOVEMBER 14 & DECEMBER 6, 2026
BLACK SANTA – DECEMBER 6, 2026
For children, there may be no part of Christmas quite as exciting as meeting Santa.
Our Santa Experience is designed to capture more than just a quick photo sitting beside Santa. We want to preserve the anticipation, excitement, curiosity, and wonder that make meeting Santa such a memorable part of childhood.
From the moment your child sees Santa to the little interactions that happen during the experience, these sessions are about documenting every magical moment.
We offer both Black Santa and White Santa, allowing families to choose the Santa experience that feels right for their family.
Whether your child is meeting Santa for the first time, already has a long Christmas wish list, or is at the age where the magic of Santa feels especially real, this experience gives you the opportunity to preserve that stage of childhood.
Years from now, you may not remember exactly what was on their Christmas wish list, but you’ll be able to look back at your child’s expression, their excitement, and the little details that made that Christmas theirs.
For families searching for Santa photos in Orlando or a more meaningful alternative to a quick mall Santa visit, our Santa Experience is designed to make the visit part of the memory.
What makes these sessions extra special is we custom design a naughty & nice list for every family, which you can take home from your session as a keepsake.
Interested in a custom Family Session?
If our Christmas Mini Sessions aren’t quite what you had in mind, you’re looking for something non denominational, or the dates simply don’t work with your schedule, you can always book a custom family session with us!
A custom session is exactly that: completely personalized around your family. You can choose to have your session at our studio in Avalon Park or at one of the many beautiful outdoor locations we photograph throughout Central Florida, including Baldwin Park, Hannibal Square, Mead Botanical Garden, and more. Click here to view our outdoor location guide!
With a custom session, we can take more time to plan everything around your family, from wardrobe and color palettes to the location, styling, and overall feel of your portraits. It’s the perfect option if you’re looking for something beyond a traditional mini session or want a specific vision brought to life.
Serving Families Throughout Orlando & Central Florida
Our portrait studio is conveniently located in Avalon Park in East Orlando, making it an easy drive for families from Winter Park, Oviedo, Lake Nona, Waterford Lakes, Winter Springs, Clermont, Windermere, Kissimmee, Sanford, and surrounding Central Florida communities.
Whether you’re interested in a quick seasonal mini session or a fully customized portrait experience, our goal is always the same. We strive to create images you’ll cherish for years to come. From annual portrait updates to statement wall art, heirloom albums, and custom artwork for your home, we’re here to help you preserve your family’s memories in a way that fits both your lifestyle and your vision.
Ready to Book?
If you’re unsure whether a mini session or a full custom session is the best fit, we’re always happy to help you decide.
Contact Kossina Creative Photography to learn about any of our upcoming Orlando mini sessions, or schedule a consultation to begin planning your custom portrait experience. We’ll help you choose the option that best fits your family, your vision, your home, and the memories you want to preserve for generations.
