🎄 Your Quick Guide to Christmas Photo Session
Mihai Gonguta - Photo Studio
Period
29 Oct - 29 Dec 2025
Parking
Free in front of the studio
Punctuality
Arrive 10-15 min early
⚠️ Important!
Everyone must remove shoes at entrance. If you want photos with shoes, bring a clean pair for indoors.
The 2 Magical Backdrops
✨ All backdrops are handmade by me with love and attention to detail, so each session is truly unique!
✨ Shabby Chic Christmas Room
Refined vintage charm with cream tufted sofa, rich garland with red poinsettias, frosted greenery and warm wood paneling.
Perfect for: elegant, warm and timeless portraits with a storybook atmosphere
🎨 Recommended Colors:
💡 Tip: Red with cream/white accents for a classic elegant contrast, or burgundy with black for sophisticated timeless portraits!
🎅 Santa's Snowy Workshop
Magical fairytale scene with green "Santa's Workshop" storefront, decorated tree with golden ornaments, gift boxes and Santa's workshop atmosphere.
Perfect for: cheerful, playful photos full of holiday magic
🎨 Recommended Colors:
💡 Tip: Emerald green or light red for beautiful contrast with the green storefront, or cream white with gold accents for a bright festive look!
✨ Winning Family Combinations
- Burgundy & Cream (both backdrops): Parents in burgundy + Kids in cream/beige - elegant and warm
- Red & White (Shabby Chic): Whole family in red with white/cream accents - classic elegant
- Red & Black (Shabby Chic): Whole family in red and black - sophisticated and dramatic
- Yellow & Gold (Santa's Workshop): Mustard yellow and gold for beautiful contrast with the green
- Warm Tones (both backdrops): Brown, burgundy, beige, gold - harmonious and warm
- White & Red/Gold (both backdrops): Whole family in white/cream with red or gold accents
Outfits - What to Bring
✅ How many outfits?
Each person = 2 outfits (one for each backdrop)
✅ DO:
- Coordinate colors between family members for a harmonious look
- Seasonal clothing: coats, scarves, sweaters
- Bring clothes on hangers to keep them pressed
- Use recommended colors for each backdrop (see above)
❌ DON'T:
- Neon prints or large logos
- Cartoon characters
- Hoodies or tracksuits
Punctuality
🚨 Very Important!
- Arrive 10-15 minutes early
- If you're late → session duration is reduced
- Significant delay → session may be cancelled, deposit is NOT refundable
Payment
Balance is paid at the end of the session:
- 💵 Cash
- 🏦 Bank transfer
After the Session
📷 How many photos do I get?
You'll receive a gallery to choose your favorite photos (depending on your package). Final digital images will be sent via an online link.
💾 Full Unedited Gallery
If you want all unedited images in JPEG format, this is available as an extra option for £300.
⏱️ Timeline
- In 2-4 days: Receive private online gallery with watermark
- You choose your favorite photos from the gallery
- Within 20 working days: Receive edited photos
- Delivery by December 25th if selection is made on time
🎨 Editing Includes:
Adjustments to tone, exposure, contrast, brightness and cropping in my personal style.
Additional retouching (makeup, hair, slimming) available for an extra cost.
Who can come to the studio?
👪 Important
Only parents and children can come to the studio to avoid overcrowding.
If you have special requests, please ask in advance.
Can I take photos during the session?
🚫 Studio Rule
During the photo session, ONLY the photographer is allowed to take photos.
Parents, friends, family or anyone else present are NOT allowed to take photos with cameras, phones, tablets etc.
Everyone must be informed of this rule before the session.
Are pets allowed?
❌ No Pets
For health and safety reasons, we do not accept pets in the studio.
Additional Options
- 📸 Additional digital photo – £15/each
- 🖼️ Full unedited gallery – £300 (only after package purchase)
- 📕 Premium Album 20×20 cm – £169 (20 pages + box)
- 📗 Premium Album 30×30 cm – £219 (20 pages + box)
- 🎁 Gift vouchers available
