Personality Portraits & Traditional Heirloom Minis| The Perfect Christmas Gift You’ll Treasure for Years
Every year, parents tell me the same thing after these sessions:
“This was the easiest and most meaningful gift we’ve ever given.”
There’s something special about seeing your child’s personality captured in a way that feels real. No props. No chaos. Just clean, timeless portraits that remind you who they are right now… joyful, curious, expressive, and authentically them.
This year, you get to choose between two styles of portraits on my signature white backdrop which both make the perfect, personalized Christmas gift for grandparents (and for yourself).
Personality Portrait Minis
These are the bright, giggly, full-of-life portraits you’ll want to frame on every wall. These are the portraits that will freeze time during this current stage of childhood and bring you back every time you look at them. Think laughter, twirling, belly laughs, and all the expressions that make your kids them.
These sessions are fast, fun, and low-stress — just 10 minutes of connection and play will help you bottle up your child’s unique personality
Traditional Heirloom Minis
If your heart loves the look of those traditional studio portraits that never go out of style, this one’s for you. These portraits are timeless treasures that make a unique gift for the loved ones in your life. We’ll capture soft, elegant images that look stunning in frames and heirloom albums. portraits that could’ve hung in your grandmother’s home and will still feel just as beautiful in yours.
Session Details
Date: December 13, 2025
Session Length: 10-minutes
Location: Durham, NC
Important Booking Notes
Each individual child needs their own 10-minute session slot to ensure time for relaxed, beautiful portraits.
Want sibling portraits too? I love capturing those! — simply book two back-to-back sessions so we have time for both individuals and a few together.
If back-to-back slots aren’t available, email me at callie@calliedoty.com and I’ll do my best to adjust the schedule for you!
Whether your child is full of energy or shy and thoughtful, my goal is the same..to capture their unique spirit in a way that makes you smile every time you walk by the frame.
This Christmas, give a gift that doesn’t just decorate your home.. it fills it with meaning.
