Step into our theatrical Christmas Portrait Parlour! Dress up, get festive & create a wonderfully quirky portrait. £25 incl. colour print.

Harriott & Solomon: Good Tidings, Bad Santa

Big, bold, beautiful and lots of fun!

Sunday 29th November 2026

Salt Market Social, North Shields

Part of the I Love North Shields Vintage Market

Forget the usual Christmas photo! This year, we're bringing something a little more theatrical, a little more outrageous and a whole lot more fun to North Shields.

Meet Harriott & Solomon, a travelling immersive portrait parlour created by photographer Emma Solomon and set designer Mark Harriott.

We're inviting families, friends, couples, work teams and anyone who fancies a bit of festive mischief to step into our wonderfully eccentric Christmas world and become part of the show.

Think big, bold and beautiful, with a little theatrical sparkle thrown in!

What's waiting for you?

Our Christmas portrait parlour is filled with fabulous festive costumes, oversized accessories and plenty of opportunities to dress up and let your imagination run wild.

Choose from a wonderfully eclectic collection of festive styling, including:

Yuletide choir boy and Christmas-inspired characters for all ages

A human Christmas Present costumes, Mr & Mrs Claus or a The Cuddly toy suit

Fabulous oversized Christmas wigs and festive accessories and much more!

Whether you want to go full-on festive, create a wonderfully ridiculous family portrait or get your work team looking completely bonkers, we'll help you create something memorable.

You don't have to be a model, and you certainly don't need to know how to pose. We'll take care of the styling and photography while you enjoy the experience.

Your 20-minute portrait experience – £25

Your pre-booked session includes:

A 20-minute immersive portrait experience.

Access to our theatrical portrait set and festive costume collection.

Styling assistance to help you create your look.

A professionally photographed portrait session with Emma.

One professionally produced colour print to take home.

Want more than one photograph?

You'll also have the opportunity to purchase all your digital images or order packs of personalised Christmas cards featuring your favourite photograph.

It's a brilliant opportunity to create something completely different for your Christmas cards, give a unique gift or simply have a photograph that will make everyone smile.

What to expect on the day

Please arrive approximately 10 minutes before your allocated session time and make yourself known to the Harriott & Solomon team.

We'll welcome you into our portrait parlour, help you choose your costumes and accessories, get everyone styled and ready, and then take you onto our specially created photographic set.

Emma will guide you through the photography session, so there's no need to worry about what to do. Mark will be on hand to help bring the theatrical setting and styling to life.

You'll leave with your printed photograph and the option to purchase additional images and Christmas cards.

Event information

Date: Sunday 29th November 2026

Venue: Salt Market Social, North Shields

Event: I Love North Shields Vintage Market

Market entry is completely FREE!

You are very welcome to come along, browse the vintage market, enjoy the atmosphere and soak up the festivities without booking a portrait session.

However, if you'd like to experience the Harriott & Solomon Portrait Parlour, sessions cost £25 per 20 minutes and must be pre-booked through https://www.emmasolomonphotography.co.uk/harriottandsolomon. We cannot guarantee walk-in availability on the day.

Dogs are welcome!

Yes, your four-legged family members are welcome to join in the fun at Salt Market Social. Why should humans have all the fun? Bring your dog along and make them part of your Christmas portrait too!

Bring your team, bring your family, bring your imagination!

Whether it's your family, your best friends, your work colleagues or your favourite four-legged companion, this is Christmas photography with a difference.

Come and have a laugh, dress up, get theatrical and create a photograph that's anything but ordinary.

We can't wait to see what you!

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