Join us on November 8th at the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport for our annual holiday photo mini sessions! This indoor photoshoot will take place inside the cottage on the Vanderbilt’s grounds, where we’ll transform two interior spaces into beautiful winter settings—bringing the outdoors inside.

Your reservation includes a private 20-minute photography session with Mia of Santa Cruz Photography, capturing your family across both settings styled by the Hometown team.

This year’s theme is Forest & Frost: a celebration of winter’s cozy warmth and icy sparkle, brought to life through natural elements and handmade details. Swipe to see photos from last year’s Nostalgia-themed setting! 

Our forest setting will be thoughtfully crafted with branches, moss, logs, and fresh evergreens, layered with glowing amber light to capture the magic of a woodland evening on the night before Christmas. Its frosty counterpart will offer a sparkling contrast—a winter landscape of silver, white, and icy reflections inspired by Nordic winters.

And did you hear… Santa will be making a special appearance! Families are welcome to include him in their photos or keep their session simply seasonal for beautiful winter family portraits.

Styling Inspo and Details:

Forest:

• Natural branches, moss, logs, and fresh evergreens
• Handmade woodland details
• Warm, flickering amber light
• The cozy magic of a winter evening

Frost:

• Shimmering silver and white
• Mirrored details and icy reflections
• Inspired by Nordic winter landscapes
• A little North Pole wonder

Both indoor settings will offer seated and standing photo opportunities, with plenty of room to snuggle up and capture your family together.

Details:

• November 8, 2026
• 20-minute private sessions from 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
• Indoors at the cottage on the Vanderbilt Museum grounds, Centerport
• Each session includes a digital gallery of 25 edited photos, delivered two weeks following the photoshoot.
• Advance registration required. No cancellations or refunds.