A curious question you might think, but I have had a chicken in Christmas photos before, as you can see. Not in a christmas jumper though, so maybe that’s the challenge for my mini shoots in November!

What else could you bring with you to a Christmas mini photoshoot and why have one though? Asides from a chicken you could bring your pooch with you, or if you can get your cat along, bring your cat, or rabbit, or guinea pig… Anything that’s portable and happy to be where there’s other people mooching about. It’s also a good chance to get together with family, or a group of friends, or have a photo on your own. I hear it’s an American tradition but if you’re a fan of sending a family Christmas card this is the perfect time to get your family Christmas photo ready in time to catch the Christmas post. Or maybe a family christmas card is a tradition you want to start. Why wait? Perhaps you’re a fan of a Christmas jumper, perfect! This is the excuse to get your jumper out and style it up, or maybe it’s time to upgrade your christmas jumper or maybe you’ve got loads of different ones to bring with you. Like a revolving wardrobe of christmas jumpers!

As if that wasn’t reason enough, the photos will be at Stanley Square in Sale which is a fantastic space with lots of independent shops. Shops like Idaho, Green and grounded, Joe & Co, B & V trading amongst many others, where you could get some brilliant and unique Christmas gifts. Maybe stop for some brunch at Blanchflower, finish off your Christmas shopping and then reward yourself with some food or drinks at Canteena, Petisco, The Pho Spot and many more. Or you could finish the day off with a film in the very cosy and soul warming Northern Light cinema.

Why haven’t you booked already is the question! Book a slot here and make a day of it - Christmas photo, Christmas shopping, festive film and festive nibbles all done in one festive tinsel swoop!