Seasonal · Limited Spots

Special Mini Sessions

Short, themed, and built for the holidays. Two sessions this year — one warm, one wonderfully weird.

Why minis?

Big sessions, small commitment.

Mini sessions exist for the moments that pass too fast to plan a full shoot around. Holiday cards, kids who've grown another inch, traditions worth photographing. Pick a slot, show up, leave with images you'll actually use.

Hot Cocoa Minis at Dogwood Park
Saturday after Thanksgiving · Dogwood Park

Hot Cocoa Minis

The annual tradition. We've hand crafted a hot cocoa stand with all the holiday decorations to give your family a cute little Christmas card. Each year, we set up at Dogwood Park, just behind the library on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. No appointment necessary, first come first serve. Sessions last about five to ten minutes. Kids get cocoa, parents get a holiday photo, everyone goes home before they freeze.

"The Hot Cocoa mini sessions were so easy on parents and fun for kids. The setting was perfect for the holidays and photos were delivered quickly." — Holly

What's included

  • · No Appointment Needed
  • · Hot cocoa for the whole family
  • · Holiday-styled setup at Dogwood Park
  • · Edited digital images delivered to your inbox
  • · Quick turnaround for holiday cards
New for 2026 · Holiday Season

The Awkward Family Photo
Christmas Card

Picture a Sears Photo Studio in the 80s. Picture it going gloriously wrong — the matching turtlenecks, the painted backdrop, the pose nobody asked for, the smile your uncle definitely overcommitted to. Now picture you, on purpose.

It started with a co-worker whose only parting request was a photo of our friend group. We took the assignment too seriously — and somewhere between picking outfits and choosing a backdrop, it became an Awkward Family Photo. So we're making it a thing.

Bring your spouse, your roommates, your D&D party, your golden retriever — whoever counts as "family" this year. We'll handle the styling absurdity. You'll handle committing to the bit.

The vibe

  • · Studio-style backdrop (the cheesier the better)
  • · Coached "serious family portrait" poses
  • · Optional themed props & sweaters
  • · Christmas card-ready edits
  • · You will laugh during the shoot. That's a feature.

Pricing & dates — coming soon. Get on the list and we'll share details first.

Awkward Family Photo example
From past Hot Cocoa Minis

A look at what to expect.

10 out of 10 — recommend for any photo needs. We'll definitely be calling Shawn the next time we need a photographer.

— Holly

Reserve a slot

Pick a session, drop a note.

Tell me which mini you're after — Hot Cocoa, Awkward Family, or both — and how many you'll bring along.

Phone

(931) 510-6288

Email

info@motionmemory.photo

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