Gingerbread House Christmas Mini Sessions

A Storybook Christmas Cottage

A whimsical holiday experience filled with glowing lights, cozy details, and the sweetest Christmas memories—perfect for families, couples, children, and four-legged family members.

An Elegant Victorian-Inspired Christmas Mini Session

Booking Available for VIP client’s only until 7/4/26, check back after to book your spot.

Location: The Little House, Charlotte, NC 5315 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215
Dates:

October 24, 2026
October 25, 2026
November 7, 2026
November 8, 2026
November 21, 2026
November 22, 2026
More dates to be added based on demand, please check back with us periodically

Step into a Christmas storybook where the warmth of the holidays comes to life. Inspired by the timeless charm of a classic gingerbread cottage, this one-of-a-kind outdoor Christmas experience transforms the front of The Little House into an enchanting holiday home complete with glowing icicle lights, handcrafted gingerbread-inspired details, evergreen trees, vintage lanterns, a cozy seating area, and charming holiday accents around every corner.

Whether you're cuddled together on the cozy bench, sharing cookies with your little ones, standing in the glowing doorway, or bringing your pup along for the adventure, these sessions are designed to feel less like posing and more like making memories together.

Unlike traditional Christmas minis, this set encourages interaction and storytelling while maintaining an elevated, timeless aesthetic that complements both classic holiday outfits and cozy winter styles.

Best of all? Dogs are welcome! Because Christmas wouldn't be complete without every member of the family.

Many of the pieces featured throughout this experience are being handcrafted by your photographer specifically for this year's event, making this setup truly one-of-a-kind and unlike anything else offered in the Charlotte area.

Whether you're updating family portraits, creating holiday cards, or simply preserving this season of life, these images are designed to become treasured keepsakes for years to come.

What’s Included:

Personal Style Guide

Expert advice to help coordinate outfits and prepare your family for your session.

Professionally Styled Set

An exclusive, handcrafted Gingerbread House set featuring:

A beautifully decorated gingerbread-inspired cottage
Thousands of warm white Christmas lights
Elegant gingerbread window details
Soft blush pink front door
Vintage sled
Cozy seating area
Lanterns
Evergreen trees
Holiday décor
Gingerbread-inspired details
Dog-friendly environment

15-Minute Mini Session

Perfect for families, couples, children, maternity, or anyone wishing to capture the magic of the season.

Dog Friendly

Bring your furry friends!

Professional Editing

Each image is individually hand-edited in Ash Nichole Photos' signature style.

2 High-Resolution Images Included

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.

Receive a gallery of 100+ images to choose from, then select your favorites for professional editing.

After your session, you'll receive a proof gallery containing 100+ images to browse through and select your favorites. These images will be lightly culled and 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 two images will have the option to purchase additional photographs or upgrade to a larger collection.

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.

Semi-Gloss Wallets (Pack of 8)

Redeemable through your personalized online gallery store.

Optional Golden Keepsake for Your Christmas Tree

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. With their classic gold finish and heirloom-inspired design, they're the perfect way to turn your portraits into treasured holiday décor.

Optional Print Products

Holiday cards, ornaments, canvases, framed artwork, customized calendars, albums, keepsake magazines, and more are available for purchase in the Ash Nichole Photos Online Store that is integrated in your gallery.

Minted Partnership

For families who love Minted’s premium holiday cards, gifts, and print products, I’m proud to partner with Minted to make ordering simple and seamless. Your purchased images will be delivered through a personalized Minted gallery link, fully prepared for easy customization and ordering. You'll be able to upload your favorite designs, create holiday cards, and purchase prints directly through Minted, plus enjoy an exclusive discount on your order as part of this partnership.

Fast Turnaround

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.

Family Members Photographed

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 space and 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. Please contact me to learn more about those options.

A Clip of us setting up last year’s greenhouse minis that we shared to our socials!

Pricing

$299 + Tax

Why Choose The Heirloom Christmas Experience?

Exclusive, One-of-a-Kind Design

A custom-designed holiday experience featuring a storybook Gingerbread House, glowing lights, handcrafted details, and cozy Christmas charm you won't find anywhere else in the Charlotte area.

Golden Hour Magic

Sessions begin 30 minutes before sunset and continue through blue hour, capturing both beautiful natural light and the magical glow of the Christmas lights.

Timeless Style

Designed with classic holiday décor, warm textures, and elegant gingerbread-inspired details to create images that will remain beautiful for years to come.

Dog-Friendly

Christmas is better with every member of the family. Well-behaved dogs are welcome and encouraged to join the fun!

Limited Availability

These evening sessions are only offered during the best light of the day and are extremely limited. Early booking is highly recommended.

Conveniently Located

Serving families throughout Charlotte, Harrisburg, Kannapolis, Lake Norman, Monroe, Mooresville, Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Concord, Belmont, Gastonia, Matthews, Mint Hill, Ballantyne, and surrounding areas.

Have a question?

Scroll down to the frequently asked questions section, if you still have a question after reading it over, please contact me.

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting holiday memories in a truly unique setting. Reserve your session today before these limited evening appointments are gone!

Want other themes?

Please refer to the mini sessions page to view all the options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many digital images are included?

Mini sessions are designed as an affordable option for families who may only need a few special images for holiday cards, gifts, or seasonal keepsakes. Each session includes two high-resolution digital images.

After viewing your gallery, additional images may be purchased.

Additional Image Pricing:

Each additional image: $10
Upgrade to 20 extra images: $100
Upgrade to 40 extra images: $150
Upgrade to all images from your session (unedited for keepsake purposes) plus 40 professionally edited images in both color and black & white: $200

Will the setup look exactly like the inspiration photos?

The promotional images shown throughout this page are AI-generated concept renderings created to help visualize the overall design and atmosphere of the set.

The architecture of the house is the actual front of The Little House, and I'm working closely with the venue to recreate this vision as accurately as possible using real holiday décor, lighting, greenery, and handcrafted details.

As with any styled session, some decorative elements may vary slightly depending on product availability and final installation, but the overall look, feel, and experience will remain true to the concept shown.

This next image showcases an AI rendering of the actual room with the planned Victorian Christmas additions incorporated.

When are these sessions photographed?

These sessions are photographed from sunset into dusk.

This allows us to capture both the beautiful natural evening light and the magical glow of the thousands of Christmas lights as they come to life, creating the warm, storybook atmosphere you see throughout the promotional images.

Is this set indoors or outdoors?

The Gingerbread House set is located outdoors at The Little House in Charlotte.

What if it rains?

A weather backup plan will be announced if necessary. Because this is an outdoor experience, sessions may be rescheduled if weather conditions would negatively affect the quality or safety of the event.

Can I book a longer session?

Absolutely. Families are welcome to reserve back-to-back mini sessions to create additional shooting time.

When booking consecutive sessions, the four-person limit is raised to six. Please keep in mind that these Victorian Christmas Mini Sessions are designed to create artistic, lived-in, storytelling images filled with genuine interaction and connection rather than traditional standing-still family portraits.

Because these sessions are intentionally interactive, the more family members included, the more challenging it becomes to capture authentic candid moments. For the best experience and results, we recommend limiting participation to six people or fewer with even smaller groupings getting the best results. If your primary goal is a posed portrait of your entire extended family or a larger group, please contact us to discuss portrait session options that may be a better fit for your needs.

Additional Print Products Available - Ash Nichole Photos & Minted

Holiday Cards
Customized Ornaments
Personalized Calendars
Keepsake Magazines
Wall Art & Canvases
Framed Prints
Albums
And more

Don't miss the opportunity to preserve your family's holiday memories in this timeless, storybook-inspired Christmas setting.

Book early to secure your preferred date and time.

Can I bring my dog?

Absolutely! This set was specifically designed with pets in mind. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to be part of your family's Christmas memories.

What happens if me or my child gets sick?

Because holiday mini sessions require venue reservations, staffing, and extensive preparation, all mini session bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable by default.

For added peace of mind, clients may purchase the Mini Session Protection Plan for $39 at the time of booking.

The Protection Plan allows you to reschedule your session up to the night before your scheduled session if an immediate family member participating in the session experiences:

Illness or injury
An unexpected medical circumstance

If a covered event occurs, your session may be transferred to another available mini session of equal value during the current Christmas season, subject to availability.

If all Christmas mini sessions are sold out, your session credit may instead be applied toward a future Ash Nichole Photos seasonal mini session event of equal value at Lake Norman during the following spring or summer season.

Please note:

Protection Plans must be purchased at the time of booking and cannot be added later.
The Protection Plan does not cover schedule conflicts, vacations, work obligations, sporting events, forgotten appointments, weather preferences, transportation issues, or changes of mind.
Session credits may only be applied to mini sessions of equal value and may not be applied toward full sessions, weddings, or other photography services.
No refunds will be issued under the Protection Plan.