Every December, I step into Santa weekend with excitement — but our 2025 Santa Experience filled my heart more than ever before. This year’s Maryland Christmas minis, Christmas photo shoots near Baltimore, Maryland, and Christmas mini sessions near Annapolis, Maryland were pure magic from beginning to end.

From the first session to the last, the studio felt warm, cozy, and full of Christmas joy. The children were absolutely incredible this year — excited, polite, silly, sweet, and so full of wonder. Watching their faces light up when Santa called their name, told them a story, or shared a quiet little Christmas secret was truly unforgettable. These moments are exactly why the Santa Experience is my favorite part of the entire year.

And to all the moms (because let’s be honest — you’re usually the ones booking, planning, organizing outfits, and making the magic happen): thank you. You all showed up looking amazing this year. Every family looked so beautifully coordinated, festive, and polished. I know how much time and effort it takes to plan your Christmas minis, and I want you to know I see it — and I appreciate it. You made my job easy.

As I photographed families from all over Maryland — from Baltimore Christmas minis to Christmas photo shoots in Annapolis and everywhere in between — I kept thinking about how grateful I am to have the clients I do. Being trusted to capture your holiday memories, year after year, is something I will never take lightly.

This year especially, something hit me in a deeper way. After the last session ended, I sat in the studio for a moment just soaking everything in. The laughter. The joyful chaos. The tiny hands holding Santa’s. The hugs. The parents smiling at their children. I honestly felt myself getting emotional — happy tears — because of how lucky I am to photograph families like yours.

To every family who joined me for the 2025 Santa Experience, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for showing up with joy.

Thank you for trusting me.

Thank you for letting me be part of your holiday traditions.

I love these sessions more than any other time of the year, and it’s because of you.

Enjoy a few of my favorite moments from this year’s Maryland Christmas minis, Santa sessions near Baltimore, and Christmas mini sessions near Annapolis. I truly cannot wait to see you again in 2026 for another magical Christmas season.