Welcoming Families from Harrisburg, Hershey & Central PA
Your Christmas Mini Session at a Glance
Dates:
November 21 and 22, 2026
Session time:
20 minutes of photography
Setting:
Our Christmas setup inside the studio
Location:
Nicolle Aponte Photography, 1801 Oberlin Rd, Suite 206, Middletown, PA 17057
Included images:
Your choice of 5 digital images from a proof gallery
Upgrade options:
Packages with all digital images, or digital images with prints
Session price:
$200
Holiday Photos Worth Making Time For
Every Christmas brings something different: growing children, new traditions, and another year of memories together. A Christmas mini session is a chance to capture this season before it becomes the next.
Our indoor Christmas photo sessions in Middletown take place right in the studio, with a festive setup ready for your portraits. There’s no need to plan around chilly November temperatures for your photo setting.
The studio is conveniently located for families looking for Christmas mini sessions near Harrisburg, Hershey, and the surrounding Central Pennsylvania area.
Choose the Photographs You Love Most
Your session includes the freedom to choose your own favorites.
After your Christmas mini session, you’ll receive a proof gallery to review your photographs. From there, select the five images you’d like included in your package.
If five favorites simply aren’t enough, you can upgrade. Options include access to all digital images or a package combining digital images with prints—a lovely way to enjoy your photographs at home or share them as gifts.
You can decide which option suits you after viewing your proof gallery.
A Festive Setting for Your Family’s Holiday Photos
This year’s the color green has been a very special one for me and I knew I wanted to make it as the main color for the Christmas setup as this would give a great advantage to enhance the red and white colors most families love to wear for their Christmas Family portraits.
Located in Middletown, PA, the sessions are convenient for families visiting from Harrisburg, Elizabethtown, Hummelstown, Hershey, and Palmyra.
How to Reserve Your November Session
Choose your time. Visit the booking page to select an available appointment on November 21 or 22.
Complete your reservation. Follow the booking instructions to secure your session by completing your photography agreement and submit the $75.00 deposit.
Look out for your confirmation email and a studio session guide, I provide to families.
Choose a date that allows time for gallery delivery and any holiday card printing or gifts you’re planning.
Christmas Family Mini Sessions
Christmas Mini Session Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2026 Christmas mini sessions?
Christmas mini sessions take place on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026. Visit the booking page to see available appointment times.
Where is the studio?
Sessions take place at Nicolle Aponte Photography Studio in 1801 Oberlin Rd Suite 206 Middletown, PA 17057. There is free and accesible parking in front of the building and on the sides as well. On the main entrance there is a handicap accesible ramp.
How long is the session?
Each mini session includes 20 minutes of photography time. Please arrive ready for your scheduled appointment so you can make the most of your time.
How much does a Christmas mini session cost?
The session is $200 and includes 20 minutes of photography and 5 edited digital images. There is option to upgrade your mini session with additional digital images, full gallery access, and photo prints.
How many photographs are included?
Your package includes five digital images of your choice. You’ll receive a proof gallery after the session so you can review the photographs and select your favorites.
Are all the photographs in the proof gallery included?
The base package includes your five selected digital images. The proof gallery allows you to choose those favorites; access to all digital images is available through a package upgrade.
Who can participate?
Who can participate?
These sessions accommodate immediate family members with a maximum of 6 people. If wanting to do portraits with extended family members, you can reserve an additional time block.
What should we wear for our Christmas photos?
For our classic green Christmas theme, consider wearing reds, whites, gold tones, and blacks. Coordinating outfits can help everyone look cohesive while letting individual personalities show. The set up looks great with casual outfits and elegant outfits as well. Keep children’s clothing comfortable and choose footwear appropriate for indoors at the studio.
What if my child is shy or needs time to warm up?
All children are different and I know it is scary for them to come to a new room with so many things and with a stranger holding a camera. I alway like to give a few moments to talk to your children so they know what we will be doing and that I want them to be themselves. Mini sessions move quickly, so arriving with children rested and fed can help. If your family would benefit from more time, send me an email to info@nicolleapontephotography.com explaining your needs and to make the requested accommodations with the time blocks. Extended time can be added at an hourly rate.
When will we receive our photographs?
Your proof gallery will be delivered within 10 business days after your photoshoot, and a final gallery is delivered within 14 business days after your favorite selection is completed. If you’re planning Christmas cards or photo gifts, allow additional time for ordering, printing, and shipping.
Can we bring our dog?
By my landlords policy, pets are not allowed in the building. If this is a special circumstances or milestone, please reach out directly with the details to see if we can make the requested accomodations.
What happens if we’re late or need to cancel?
For any late arrivals, communication is key. Since during mini session days, time slots are limited. This set up will only be available for two days. If you need to reschedule for the following day or a different time, please call me as early as possible. Deposits are non-refundable. This can be accredited for a different date and location, if wanted elsewhere.
What happens if it rains?
Since the mini sessions will be held indoors, rain does not affect the process. If there are any weather conditions that puts our area under state emergency, I will communicate any updates with possible dates and times.
How do I reserve a session?
Book through https://nicolleapontephotography.pixieset.com/booking/christmasholiday-minismiddletownpa. Your reservation is confirmed once your contract agreement and deposit are complete.
Can I purchase more than five images?
Yes! You’ll have the option to upgrade your package. Upgrade options include all digital images and packages with digital images and prints.
Let’s Capture Your Christmas Memories
Make this year’s holiday photographs part of your family’s story. Join Nicolle Aponte Photography in Middletown, PA, for a Christmas mini session on November 21 or 22, 2026.
20 minutes. Five favorite images. Your memories of this season.
