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Christmas Photoshoot
Berlin

Festive family photos in a lovingly decorated studio - from 1 November to 23 December - bookable daily, evenings and weekends included. Your photos: in your online gallery the very next day.

Changing room in the studio Free parking at the door Dogs welcome

For 23 years I have been photographing Berlin families at Christmas time - by now, parents come to me whom I photographed as children. Every set is built by hand, by my team and me, every single year. No sitting still, no stiff smiles: at my studio children are allowed to romp, nibble and marvel. That is exactly how the photos are made that you will still want to hold in your hands twenty years from now.

Families, children & babies01
Studio, at home or Christmas market02
Daily from 1 Nov to 23 Dec03
Photos ready the next day04

The Sets 2026

Handmade by my team & me · In place 1 Nov - 23 Dec
Set 01

The Christmas Bakery

Rich, warm and full of life - real baking happens here: real cookie dough, cutters, clouds of flour and the scent of fresh cookies. Your children roll, cut and nibble - while I photograph, right in the middle, the moments that cannot be posed. The cookies go home with you.

Outfit colours that work
Set 02

The Scandinavian Christmas

Deliberately minimal and bright: a handbuilt wooden frame, fir greenery, fairy lights - nothing else. Here, your faces take centre stage. Timeless family portraits, beautiful for maternity, baby and dog photos too.

Outfit colours that work
A first taste - this is how the two sets will look
Set 01 · The Christmas Bakery
Family baking biscuits together at a Christmas table - family photos at Christmas
Mother and children baking biscuits at the table - family Christmas session
Grandmother and granddaughter decorating a gingerbread house - Christmas session Berlin
Hands baking Christmas biscuits from above - Christmas baking session
Set 02 · The Scandinavian Christmas
Mother and child under a fir garland arch - family Christmas session
Children sitting under the fir arch - Christmas photos with siblings
Expectant mother and her partner under the fir arch in white - Christmas maternity session
Couple sitting with their dog under the fir garland - Christmas session with a pet

Packages & Prices

Four ways to your Christmas photos - from the free Heart's Choice session to a shoot in your own home. And with every package: your photos are in your online gallery the very next day.

Heart’s Choice 0 € 30 minutes · Studio · Both sets
  • The session itself is free
  • Two handmade sets - built by my team & me
  • You only buy the photos you love
  • €19 per edited photo
  • Your photos online the next day
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Most popular All In 299 € 60 minutes · Studio · Both sets
  • ALL photos of the session, fully edited
  • Two handmade sets - built by my team & me
  • Outfit change included
  • Up to 6 people - pets welcome
  • Your photos online the next day
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At Your Home 399 € 90 minutes · In your home
  • I bring lighting & equipment
  • Your own Christmas decorations as the set
  • ALL photos of the session, fully edited
  • Berlin + surroundings included
  • Your photos online the next day
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Christmas Market 349 € 60 minutes · Evening, in a sea of lights
  • Photoshoot at the Christmas market
  • At blue hour, surrounded by sparkling lights
  • Mulled wine, ferris wheel, real atmosphere
  • ALL photos of the session, fully edited
  • Your photos online the next day
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Gift vouchers available for every package except “Heart’s Choice” - also valid for a session in the new year.

All prices include VAT.

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Your Family Calendar

Wall or desk calendar with your favourite photos - the gift grandparents actually want.

from €59
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Christmas Cards

Beautifully printed cards with your photo, ready to send - envelopes included.

10 cards from €45

As easy as this

1

Book your day

Request your preferred day and package - I confirm within 24 hours and send you everything you need to prepare.

2

Arrive and relax

Two finished sets, music and little treats await you in the studio. Nobody has to sit still - least of all the little ones.

3

Next day: your photos

The very next day your photos are waiting in your private online gallery - to view, share and download.

4

Done before Christmas Eve

Edited photos, cards and wall art arrive in time - promised. Perfect as gifts for the grandparents, too.

Book your session

Three steps - you get the confirmation by e-mail right away.

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Moments from our Christmas photoshoots Sets from past years · Click to enlarge

These photos show our handmade sets from past campaigns - we build completely new ones every year. In 2026 we photograph exclusively in the two current sets: the Christmas Bakery and the Scandinavian Christmas (see above).

Newborn asleep in a basket with fur - newborn session Berlin
Children in Christmas jumpers by the decorated tree - Christmas session
Boy with presents in front of a fireplace set - Christmas photos in the studio
Father reading to his daughter in a rocking chair - family Christmas session
Girl in a white dress on the Christmas bench - Christmas session Berlin
Girl in a red rocking chair against a green wall - Christmas session in the studio
Two children sitting barefoot against a green Christmas set - sibling Christmas photos
Baby with a green turban in a red dress - Christmas session for babies
Boy laughing in front of a white tipi with lights - Christmas session Berlin
Girl in a red rocking chair by the Christmas tree - Christmas session Berlin
Girl in a red tartan dress in front of the tipi - Christmas session in the studio

Dates 2026

From 1 November to 23 December both sets are fully built in the studio - handmade by my team and me, new every year. Simply book the day you like - early birds get the best pick.

November
1
December
23
Bookable daily Evenings & weekends too Limited slots per day
✦ Your photos the very next day - guaranteed before Christmas Eve

Frequently asked questions

What should we wear?

Coordinated, calm colours look best. The colour dots on the two sets above show what works for each - warm tones like cream, burgundy and fir green in the Christmas Bakery, light natural tones in the Scandinavian Christmas. After booking you will also receive my little outfit guide with examples. And don't worry: the “All In” package includes an outfit change.

What about shoes?

Barefoot looks loveliest - or cheerful Christmas socks (Happy Socks are explicitly encouraged!). Both feel natural and cosy. If you really want shoes in your photos: please clean them thoroughly at home and bring them in a bag, so our handmade sets stay spotless.

From what age can children take part?

From around 6 months - that's when babies can sit securely and explore the sets safely. For younger babies I recommend a newborn session with Christmas accents - just ask.

Can pets be in the photos?

Absolutely! Dogs are welcome in the studio and at home - just let me know beforehand so I can plan a little extra time.

When do we get our photos?

The very next day - with every package. Your photos will be waiting in your private online gallery. That makes even the last-minute dates just before Christmas Eve completely relaxed.

What if my child is ill on the day?

Ill children belong in bed, not in the studio. Just cancel as early as you can - we will find a free replacement date on one of the following days.

Can I give the session as a gift?

Yes - every package except the free “Heart’s Choice” session is available as a beautifully designed gift voucher, printable or as a PDF. Vouchers can also be redeemed in the new year.

This year,
you are in the picture.

Secure your preferred date - the Advent weekends fill up fast.

Request your Christmas photoshoot

+49 157 528 899 87  ·  info@mlesemann.com

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