Best kids friendly activity to photograph during a holiday season

Christmas mini session at home in Houston

I absolutely love the holiday season—there’s so much to photograph! That’s why I’m offering a documentary-style Christmas mini session at home lasting one hour. Here are some of my favorite kid-friendly activities that lead to beautiful memories (just a heads-up, they can get a bit messy afterward):

Christmas tree decoration

This is a must-do for the whole family and a wonderful moment to capture. It’s a beautiful milestone as your kids grow, especially with new ornaments, particularly those handmade by them. If you are living in Houston for a short period of time, it can be a wonderful opportunity to capture your family in your Texan sweet home.

Making Christmas ornaments

Head to Michaels to find plain wooden ornaments or nutcrackers to decorate. Grab some markers, and let the kids unleash their creativity! You’ll end up with cute, personalized decorations for your tree. The chance to have a white Christmas is very low so let’s decorate some snowman ornaments.

Decorating Christmas Cookies

To avoid flour flying everywhere, consider buying or baking some Christmas cookies in advance. Let the kids decorate with colorful frosting and sparkles—it may get sticky, but the results are vibrant and photogenic!

Baking time during a Christmas mini session at home in Houston

This is one of my favorite activities to photograph! Yes, it can get messy, and cleanup might be a challenge, but capturing little ones focused on baking, licking their fingers, and covered in flour is just priceless.

Repairing Christmas ornaments

Less common activity, but one that can be really fun! We often have ornaments with missing parts that sit in the box. One year, my daughter had a blast repairing them with wire and tools, and it made for some great memories!

If you would like to cherish those joyful holiday moments, check out my website for the colorful “Petite” Christmas sessions. Let’s create beautiful memories together!