Holiday Sessions 2020
First off – due to Covid – both the regulations and to keep my clients and my own family save from Coronavirus, I have decided to only do outdoor sessions for holiday photos this year. I have two options: Porch Sessions and Festive Holiday Minis.
Porch Sessions
10-15 minutes, 5 pictures included
$200
These kind of sessions have become very popular during the early stages of the pandemic. I didn’t do them back then because we were still under a stay-at-home order and at that point we didn’t know how easily the virus was transmitted. We now know outdoor with proper distance is unlikely to lead to infection which is why I decided to make this an option for holiday minis.
How does this look like?
I will come to your home (outside only) and we will take pictures on your front porch or if you don’t have a porch – on the sidewalk by your house. This is a good choice for people with small kids (under 4) that may not tolerate being out in the cold and feel more comfortable in a trusted environment. You could decorate your front porch whichever way you like and you could even dress up in your fanciest clothes or wear Christmas pajamas. It is completely up to you! These sessions are quick and as easy as they get for you!
These are quick 10-15 minute sessions. You receive 5 pictures that are chosen by me (when you book you can leave in the comments what kind of pictures you’d like – for example all pictures of the whole family, close up of one kid each …). If you’d like to pick your pictures or choose more please send me an email and upgrade to a regular mini session ($340). At this point I can only do these sessions on the Northside of Chicago.
https://alinesternphotography.bigcartel.com/product/holiday-porch-pictures-november
If you live close to Winnemac Park or Lincoln Square and need a different date, please send me an email at info@alinesternphotography.com and I can see if I can fit you in on a different day.
Lincoln Square Holiday Minis
$250
10-15 minute sessions, 5 pictures included
Every year in late November Giddings Plaza turns into a winter wonderland. I’ve always wanted to do holiday minis there but I didn’t like that it gets crowded and it is usually pretty cold by the time the holiday decorations are up. But since I can’t do studio sessions this year, I am opening up two mornings, the week of Thanksgiving for holiday mini sessions. Please be aware that turnaround for these pictures is about a week. You may pick your own pictures but it will add at least four days to the turnaround (depending how fast you pick!) so if you need your pictures fast, you can let me know that you would like me to pick your 5 pictures for you. These are quick sessions meant for holiday cards, so no outfit changes please!
Both dates are in the morning from 8am till 10am to avoid crowds. Here are the dates and booking links:
I am sad I am not going to be able to offer traditional studio minis this year. I hope to see you all again for holiday studio minis in 2021. Until then – we will make this work!
