The Fireside Gathering Christmas Mini Sessions

A Warm, Old-World Christmas Experience at The Gallery Rooms in Mooresville, NC

Location: The Gallery Rooms, 106 W Moore Ave, Mooresville NC 28117

Photographer: Team Member, Jake McBride
Dates:

November 14, 2026
November 15, 2026
November 21, 2026
November 28, 2026
November 29, 2026
December 5, 2026
December 6, 2026
More dates to be added based on demand, please check back with us periodically

Some of the most memorable parts of Christmas happen when everyone simply gathers together. The glow of the tree, stockings and greenery around the fireplace, presents waiting to be opened, warm blankets, candlelight, and those quiet moments when the whole family is finally in the same room.

The Fireside Gathering was created around that feeling. Hosted inside The Gallery Rooms in downtown Mooresville, North Carolina, this Christmas experience pairs the historic character of exposed brick and arched windows with an elegant fireplace, layers of evergreen, pops of English blue, a glowing Christmas tree, candlelight, wrapped gifts, and timeless European-inspired furnishings.

Rather than feeling like a traditional Christmas backdrop, the room is designed to feel like a beautifully decorated home at Christmas. Settle onto the sofa together, gather beside the fireplace, cuddle your little ones beneath a blanket, or let the children explore the presents beneath the tree. The result is a collection of photographs that feels warm, nostalgic, and beautifully lived in.

Design rendering shown for inspiration. Final styling, furnishings, décor, and individual details may vary as the set is completed.

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What’s Included:

Expert advice to help coordinate outfits and prepare your family for your session, including guidance on colors, fabrics, and textures that will complement the warm, old-world styling of The Fireside Gathering.
A beautifully designed Christmas setting inside The Gallery Rooms, featuring an elegant fireplace, layered evergreen garlands, a glowing Christmas tree, candlelight, wrapped gifts, antique-inspired furnishings, cozy textiles, and thoughtfully curated seasonal details.
Warm neutral tones and traditional greenery allow the room to feel unmistakably Christmas without relying on bright colors or trendy décor, creating a setting designed to remain timeless for years to come.
The experience will also feature falling indoor snow, creating the dreamy feeling of standing inside a winter landscape while remaining comfortably indoors.
Perfect for families, couples, children, maternity, or anyone wishing to capture the warmth and nostalgia of the Christmas season in a cozy, immersive setting.
Each image is individually hand-edited in Ash Nichole Photos' signature style.
Each mini session includes 2 professionally edited high-resolution digital images, making it the perfect option for families who need just a few beautiful images for holiday cards, gifts, or seasonal keepsakes.
After your session, you'll receive a proof gallery containing 100+ images to browse through and select your favorites. These images will be presented in an unedited proof format so that you can choose the photographs you love most before final editing takes place.
Once you've made your selections, your chosen images will be individually edited in Ash Nichole Photos' signature style. Families who fall in love with more than their two included images can purchase additional photographs or upgrade their collection.
Additional Image Pricing:
- Each additional image: $10
- Upgrade to 20 extra edited images: $100
- Upgrade to 40 extra edited images: $150
- Upgrade to all images from your session unedited for keepsake purposes, plus 40 professionally edited images delivered in both color and black & white: $200
This approach keeps the session affordable for those who only need a few images while giving every family the opportunity to view a wide variety of moments and invest in additional photographs if desired.
Redeemable through your personalized online gallery store.
Your four-legged family members are welcome to join the experience! Because A Winter Sonata takes place in The Conservatory, this session is pet-friendly, making it possible to include your pup in your Christmas portraits and create holiday memories with the entire family.
For an extra-special holiday keepsake, clients also have the option to purchase elegant golden framed ornaments designed to beautifully display their wallet-sized portraits.
These timeless ornaments make meaningful gifts for grandparents, loved ones, or your own Christmas tree, allowing you to showcase your favorite holiday memories year after year.
Holiday cards, ornaments, canvases, framed artwork, customized calendars, albums, keepsake magazines, and more are available for purchase in the Ash Nichole Photos Online Store integrated into your gallery.
Turn your session images into beautiful holiday cards, gifts, and prints through Minted. Simply shop using my exclusive Minted link to receive 15% off your order, and I'll receive credit for sending you to Minted.
If you have another Minted discount code, you can still begin shopping through my link and apply your preferred code at checkout, and I'll still receive credit for the referral.
Choose your two included images to be delivered within 7 business days to ensure plenty of time for holiday card ordering. Any remaining purchased images will be delivered within 15 business days.
Session pricing includes up to four immediate family members. Additional immediate family members may be added for $15 per person.
Please note that these mini sessions are designed for parents and their children only and are not intended for extended family or multi-generational photo shoots. Due to the limited timing of the setup, we cannot accommodate two families sharing a mini session.
If you would like photographs with grandparents, extended family members, or multiple generations, I recommend booking one of my full one-hour sessions or two mini sessions back to back.

Pricing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each mini session includes two professionally edited high-resolution digital images.
After your session, you'll receive a proof gallery containing 100+ images so you can choose the photographs you love most.
Additional Image Pricing:
- Each additional image: $10
- Upgrade to 20 extra edited images: $100
- Upgrade to 40 extra edited images: $150
- Upgrade to all images from your session unedited for keepsake purposes, plus 40 professionally edited images delivered in both color and black & white: $200
Because The Fireside Gathering is being created for the first time in 2026, the images shown before completion of the set are design renderings intended to communicate the overall vision, styling, and atmosphere of the experience.
The architecture shown is based closely on the actual space at The Gallery Rooms, and every effort will be made to bring the final experience as closely as possible to the concept presented.
Individual décor pieces, tree placement, furnishings, fireplace styling, and other small details may evolve as the room is completed.
Absolutely! Families who would like additional time may reserve two back-to-back mini sessions.
When booking consecutive mini sessions, the four-person limit is raised to six. Smaller groups generally allow us to create the greatest variety of the interactive, storytelling photographs this experience was designed around.
Want a full hour? You can also book one of my one-hour family sessions and select The Gallery Rooms as your preferred location during customization. A $50 studio location fee will be added when choosing The Gallery Rooms for your session.
A full session gives us significantly more time and flexibility to photograph your family throughout the space. This option is especially helpful for larger families, multiple groupings, young children who may need extra time, or anyone who would simply like a slower-paced experience with more variety.
Extended-family and multi-generational groups should book a full one-hour family session rather than a mini.
Yes! The Fireside Gathering Mini Sessions hosted by Ash Nichole Photos are pet-friendly, so your pup is welcome to join your family for your Christmas portraits.
Please bring your dog on a secure leash and come prepared with treats or a favorite toy if those help get their attention. Because this is a carefully styled indoor studio, pets should remain supervised and under their owner's control throughout the session.
Mini session bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable by default, but you can add a Mini Session Protection Plan for additional flexibility.
The Protection Plan allows you to reschedule your session once for qualifying circumstances such as illness or a family emergency, subject to the terms and availability outlined in the plan.
If you'd like this additional protection, simply select the Mini Session Protection Plan from the à la carte section during booking. It must be purchased at the time of booking and cannot be added afterward.
You'll have the opportunity to review the complete terms, eligibility requirements, and rescheduling stipulations before purchasing.

Why Choose The Fireside Gathering?

A Christmas Setting That Feels Like Home

The Fireside Gathering was created to capture the feeling of being together at Christmas rather than simply standing in front of Christmas décor.

A glowing fireplace, tree, candlelight, comfortable seating, wrapped presents, soft blankets, and layers of evergreen create a space where your family can actually gather together. The setting gives us opportunities for both traditional portraits and the quiet, candid moments that often become favorites.

Warm, Timeless Christmas Styling

The Fireside Gathering blends old-world European inspiration with the warmth of a traditional family Christmas.

Instead of bright colors or heavily themed props, the room relies on greenery, warm wood, cream textiles, candlelight, antique-inspired furnishings, and soft golden details. The result is festive without feeling overly styled and timeless enough that your photographs won't feel tied to a passing Christmas trend.

Designed for Storytelling

This experience gives us far more to work with than one designated place to sit and smile.

Gather together beside the fireplace. Snuggle onto the sofa. Wrap your little one in a cozy blanket. Stand together beside the Christmas tree. Let the children investigate the presents underneath it. Or simply settle in together and enjoy the room.

We'll still capture those classic everyone-looking-at-the-camera photographs, but the heart of The Fireside Gathering is creating photographs that feel like a memory of Christmas rather than simply a record of what everyone wore.

An Exclusive Experience at The Gallery Rooms

The Fireside Gathering will be photographed inside The Gallery Rooms, my new creative studio in downtown Mooresville, NC.

The historic exposed brick, arched windows, warm wood floors, and architectural character of the space give this Christmas experience a depth that can't be recreated with a traditional backdrop. The Fireside Gathering is being designed around the room itself so that the architecture, furnishings, fireplace, tree, and Christmas styling feel like one complete environment.

Conveniently Located

Located in downtown Mooresville, North Carolina, and convenient for families throughout Lake Norman, Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Charlotte, Concord, Kannapolis, Troutman, Statesville, and surrounding communities.

If you've been searching for Christmas mini sessions near Lake Norman or a timeless Christmas photography experience near Charlotte, The Fireside Gathering offers a warm, elevated alternative to the traditional holiday backdrop.

Limited Availability

The Fireside Gathering will only be offered on select dates during the Christmas season. Appointment availability will be limited.

Book your session early to secure your preferred date and time.

Have a Question?

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Want Other Themes?

The Fireside Gathering is one of several Christmas experiences available through Ash Nichole Photos. Visit the Mini Sessions page to explore all current themes, dates, and locations.