This year I’m breaking out a few themes so you can choose which fits best. Not only will these be on their usual weekend (Nov 9/10), but I’m adding weekday times as well as the following weekend (Nov 16/17) so there should be a time that works for everyone. I know folks like to have visuals but we’re still a bit early out for me to create these setups. SO, let me get descriptive for you.

BRADY BUNCH: This theme is so simple in execution but really stunning on cards. Each family member poses in front of a red or green backdrop (the green is shown above with me, the fool, posing for you with antlers and a red nose). These close solo portraits will capture personality. When put together, it’ll look like a Brady Bunch grid on your card, showing each member off in a fun way but also a great collection of your wonderful family. A few notes to consider: YOU can choose whether the backdrops for your family are all red, all green, or a mix of both. You can also decide just to have your kids in it; even if you’ve got an only child we can make the grid up with different silly faces which is also really fun. Honestly the possibilities are endless here and that’s why it’s so great. Plus, you only have to think about what everyone’s wearing on the top portion of your bodies; the bottom half won’t end up in the portraits!

AWKWARD FAMILY PORTRAITS: put up against a wash of reds, greens, and warm lights in a bokeh effect (a similar example is in the first shot below), you’ll bring the worst sweaters imaginable, weird wigs, turtlenecks, glasses, whatever you want, and we’ll create some real gems of hilarity. This option is for the folks who like to think outside of the box and go for something truly different that’ll have everyone who receives your card calling to tell you how much your card made them laugh. Some great examples are below (these aren’t my images; almost all are from awkwardportraits.com which I just discovered while finding examples for you and it is a joy).

SNOWY FOREST: This one is a lovely white backdrop with snow-covered trees in the background. While we can squeeze whole families in here, this is most ideal for solo shots or for up to 3 kiddos. See the (OLD!) examples below. (These girls are both twelve now. haha.) It’s a great backdrop and I’m excited to bring it back out again. You should be able to click on each image to see them a little better.

NAUTICAL HOLIDAY: This one is another one that shies away from the red and green of the season. This backdrop will be a base of my favorite blue textured backdrop and then with a gorgeous floral installment of lighter greens, whites and blues, with some starfish here and there. Below you can see the backdrop; the installation will happen after the Halloween portraits are done on October 26th. Put on your best seersucker or summery dress (it’s indoors so no need to worry about weather!) and let’s capture that quintessential New England look.

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Sessions are 20 minutes long and the fee is $395.  Prints, holiday cards, and digital files are a la carte and sold separately at an ordering session that takes place in my studio at the time of your choosing roughly 1 week after our time together.

p.s. if none of these indoor sessions tickle your fancy, I’ll also be doing the Tree Farm Mini’s the weekend before!

***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR 2021***

Come on over to Irish Eyes Photography's Downtown Hingham studio and spend some time with the Big Guy himself. Move over mall Santa...this is the real experience you've been looking for. No lines. No gimmicks. Your children will have their own time with Santa to chat, explore, and share in his magic. Children of all ages are welcome though keep in mind your session won't be posed; I will be candidly capturing the experience. I want to see the magic in your child's eyes as they read a book with Santa or learn about the special tools he uses to make Christmas work like clockwork. Of course I'll get a couple shots that are a little more traditional, but the real magic will be the honest belief and joy on your child's face.

Sessions are 20 minutes long. They're early enough in the year so you can use these for Christmas Cards, which you can also order and have designed just for you - right here at Irish Eyes Photography.

You will return to the studio two weeks later to view your gallery and order your prints, products, and Christmas Cards. No minimum purchase is required.

You don't want to miss this one, folks. There are limited spots and established clients have already started booking so book yours ASAP!

2021 dates: November 12th and 13th. (We’ve added a weekday this week for families who find their weekends full.)

Price: $250. A portion of your fee goes to a charity for local children.

COVID GUIDELINES: All must be masked unless actively being photographed to keep everyone safe.

***THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT FOR 2021***

Location: King Oak Hill Park, Emery Lane, Weymouth MA

Aesthetic: a Christmas picnic in front of a gorgeous red 1948 MG TC. Portraits will be taken in front of and around the car; no one is to get inside.
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COVID: All Covid guidelines will be followed. No extra people may attend. As this is outside and distanced, no masks are required. I am fully vaccinated and will be at a distance from you at almost all times.
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A week or two after your session, you'll meet me at my studio where you'll see your gallery and pick out your prints and products. You'll also pick out your Christmas Card design! Client feedback has shown time and time again that having everything taken care of for you at this hectic time of year has proved invaluable. (Masks required during this time together.)

The session fee is $175 for your session. Prints, products, and Christmas Cards are a la carte and have no minimum purchase requirement.

PLEASE READ ALL THE WAY TO THE END FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS. Thanks!
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While my offering school portraits is nothing new, for some of you this maybe so welcome new friends!

Here's the gist: you stop by, we take some photos within a 10 minute window, and you're all done. Just like the photo corporation your school district does business with, I will choose the best image from our time together. BUT here's the difference: the risk of a bad shot is greatly reduced because 1: I'm a professional photographer. 2: YOU will be there to make sure the hair bow is 'just right' and that there's no marker on their face. 3: I make the experience a lot more fun than the assembly line situation that happens at most schools. Those who have come to me for their children's school portraits say they'll never go back to the in-school corporate shots because the experience is so much better. So come and check it out!

Package Options:

Package #1 ($100):
8 WALLETS
1 4X6” PRINT
1 5X7” PRINT.

Package #2 ($100):
1 4X6” PRINT
1 5X7” PRINT
1 8X10” PRINT.

Package #3 ($150):
8 WALLETS,
2 4X6” PRINTS
2 5X7” PRINTS
1 8X10” PRINT.

Package #4 ($200):
16 WALLETS
4 4X6” PRINTS
2 5X7” PRINTS
2 8X10” PRINTS

You will need to book multiple spots if you're bringing more than one child. Each booking is for one child only; sibling shots are not a part of this opportunity however I am always happy to book a family session with you!

ALL SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE OUTSIDE so no masking is required. I will be distanced but also happy to wear a mask should you like.