Chicago Holiday Sessions
Limited Edition
Limited Edition
Holiday
Portrait Sessions
You know the drill. A mall Santa line that wraps around the food court. A "professional" backdrop that's seen better days. Three kids, one meltdown, and a photographer rushing you out the door before anyone even had time to smile.
Your family deserves better than a rushed mall photo or a stiff school picture day backdrop. So does your holiday card.
Magical HOLIDAY Portrait Experience
Timeless portraits. Three unique sets. One unforgettable holiday season.
-Michele
I built this experience because I heard my friends talk about fighting mall crowds for a rushed photo that didn't even look good. Every detail here, from the set to the pacing to the treat your kids take home, is designed so your family walks away with an actual memory, not just a transaction.
16 years behind the camera.
Thousands of Chicago kids.
Plenty of nervous Santa first-timers, won over every single time.
Choose the collection that fits your family and grab your time slot online. Spots are limited and they go quickly.
Pick your set + book your spot
Outfit inspiration, styling tips, and everything you need so you're not Googling "what to wear for family photos" at 11pm the night before.
Get your free prep guide.
Sip something warm from the hot cocoa bar, let your kids be kids, and trust the process. That's the whole job.
Show up + let ME handle the rest.
Here's How Easy This Actually Is
Every holiday session comes with a 30-minute private studio session, just your family, no other clients crammed into your time slot. You'll get a hand-edited digital gallery to choose your images from, plus a free prep guide with outfit inspiration and styling tips before you even walk in the door. A hot chocolate and coffee bar is set up for the whole family, because holiday photos should feel like a treat, not a chore. And the whole thing runs relaxed and unrushed from the second you arrive to the second you leave.
What's Included In Every Session
You're busy. You don't have time for a photo experience that adds stress to an already full season. This is a private studio, not a folding table set up in a mall corridor. It's heirloom quality artwork, not a flat digital file you'll forget is on your phone by February. And it's built for real families, chaos, dogs, and all.
No Mall Lines. No Stiff Backdrops. Just Your People.
Upgrade to full gallery +$275
Upgrade to 10 images +$150
After gallery delivery:
Includes 5 images of your choice
$375
The Essential Collection
Save $50 by pre-purchasing at booking. after gallery delivery it will be $150!
Includes 10 images of your choice
$475
The Signature Collection
Save $100 by pre-purchasing the full gallery at booking!
Includes the full gallery of images
$550
The DELUXE Collection
one day only!
Save $100 by pre-purchasing the full gallery at booking!
Includes full gallery of images
20 minute private Santa time - pictures, story time, give him your wish list, whatever you want!
$475
DELUXE SANTA Collection
15 minute private Santa time - pictures, story time, give him your wish list, whatever you want!
Includes 3 images of your choice
$325
SIMPLE SANTA Collection
The santa EXPERIENCE
The Investment
Spots for each set are extremely limited and always sell out quickly. Secure your holiday session today and give your family the gift of portraits that will bring joy year after year.
These sessions are designed for parents and their children. We're not able to accommodate extended family sessions during holiday minis, so everyone gets their full, unrushed time.
Who can be in the session?
Totally normal, and totally handled. Sixteen years of holiday sessions means I've seen every version of a meltdown there is, and I know how to work through it without anyone feeling rushed or embarrassed.
What if my kid melts down mid-session?
Yes. Dogs are welcome on Sundays, or during the last session slot of each Saturday. Just let us know when you book.
Can I bring my dog?
Your private online gallery goes live after your session, and you'll pick your images from there. Product orders need to be placed by December 5th to arrive before Christmas.
When do we see our photos?
All sales are final. Because sets are limited and heavily booked, we're not able to offer refunds or rescheduling outside of illness.
What's your refund policy?