Kids? Yes. Dogs? Absolutely. Babies who have no idea what’s happening but look adorable anyway? One hundred percent.
Our Santa mini sessions at the Lightly Photography studio in Fort Worth are open to everyone — and we mean that. We’ve photographed wiggly toddlers, patient golden retrievers, brand new babies, big kids who were very serious about their Christmas list, and families of every shape and size. This is one of our favorite things we do all year, and these images prove exactly why.
What makes these sessions different from anything you’ll find at a shopping mall in DFW is simple: your family gets the set to yourselves. A styled space, a real Santa, and twenty minutes that belong entirely to you. No one rushing you along. No one waiting behind you. Just real moments — the giggles, the wide eyes, the dogs who had absolutely no idea what was happening but were very excited about it anyway.
And when it’s over, you get everything. Every edited image, full resolution, with a print release. No packages to pick from. No surprise pricing at the end. One flat session fee and a full gallery in your inbox two weeks later. It’s the way it should be.
Our studio sits at 1215 6th Avenue in Fort Worth — a quick drive from Colleyville, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, Burleson, and all across the greater Fort Worth and Dallas area.
These are some of our favorite frames from last year’s sessions. Every one of them makes us smile.
This year’s sessions are November 7, 2026 — limited spots, and they fill up every single year. Book early.
Photographed by CJ, Lightly Photography’s portrait and family specialist.
See this year’s session details and secure your spot — or reach out with any questions.
