Christmas is my favorite time of year…I mean along with fall, summer and spring when the flowers are in bloom. But Christmas has something special all on it’s own. Christmas arrives in the middle of darkness. It arrives when it’s cold and dark, when the sun rarely shows it’s face. Christmas is my light in a dark time, it’s what I hang onto when the imperfections of life feel louder. And since having kids, Christmas has (yes, become more challenging) but also oh so magical. I get to experience Christmas through the eyes of a child again. The best Christmas gift I could ever get.

Photography has been a way for me to capture and preserve these magical moments with my children. These are some of my favorite photographs. These are photos of my kids playing with their ornaments just as I did as a kid, they are my baby’s eyes aglow from the twinkle lights, they are of them galavanting on their little legs across the tree farm, or just snuggled up next to the tree.

It would be my joy to create these lasting memories for you as well. This Christmas season I’m offering a limited number of Family Documentary Sessions. Don’t worry, it wouldn’t be added work to your busy Christmas season. No one has to dress up, wash their face or fit something else into their schedule. All you do is choose one of your family’s favorite Christmas traditions. I would join you with camera in hand to capture you and your family making memories. You can choose your event; tree farm, decorating, cookie making, ice skating…whatever is most important to you. You can also choose how long you want me hanging around from one hour to a half a day. Session prices starting at $450. Spots are limited since I will also be busy making my own family memories. Click HERE to let me know if you are interested or email me at emilyhoganphoto@gmail.com