“Grandma’s Living Room” Retro Holiday Mini Sessions in Des Moines

Book a retro holiday mini-session in downtown Des Moines. Vintage-inspired set, fast turnaround, and limited availability.

I’m taking a quick break from my pre-Thanksgiving editing marathon to finally share the first look at my Retro Holiday Mini Sessions in the Fitch Building studio — built around one of my favorite childhood memories: decorating my grandma’s house for Christmas.

The “Grandma’s Living Room” set has an aluminum Christmas tree, mid-century décor, retro props, and the kind of warm, cozy aesthetic you’d expect from that era. It’s a playful, vintage-inspired setup designed for quick holiday portraits in the studio.

While I was finishing the set, Violet Creative reached out about renting my studio for a styled shoot with Haysle. Brooke made the tinsel tree headpiece by hand, the corset party dress fit the vibe perfectly, and everything came together at the exact right moment. They needed a space, I needed a model for test shots — ideal timing in a busy season.

Now that everything is built and photographed, Retro Holiday Mini Sessions are officially open for booking.

Photos + set design: @alyssaleicht

Styling + headpiece: @violetcreativephotos

Model + H&MU: @itzhays_

These Des Moines holiday mini sessions will run after Thanksgiving, and they’re limited.