Best kids friendly activity to photograph during a holiday season

Little boy and girl decorating a christmas tree

I absolutely love the holiday season—there’s so much to photograph! That’s why I’m offering a documentary-style Christmas “petite” session 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):

A little girl trying to hand a ornament on the Christmas tree with her daddy's helpp

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.

Boy and girl decorating some Christmas ornaments with colorful markers

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.

Hands of a girl and her dad preparing cookie dough

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!

Little boy licking a whisk while preparing some Christmas cookies

Baking

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!

Little boy and girl decorating a christmas tree

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