Christmas, Holiday, & Winter Themed photography Sessions
Holiday photography sessions
Winter Session Options:
Christmas Card Mini-Sessions
-In Studio ($150, 5 Photos)Holiday Lights Mini-Sessions*
-Outdoor, Falls Park ($175, 10 Photos)Full Family Session
-In Studio ($300, Full Album) or In-Home ($400, Full Album)
Dates:
Available November 5-December 31st
*Holiday Lights starting November 21st
Location: Sioux Falls
Please see below for Details on each session type & full terms below!
session Options
Christmas Card Mini-Sessions - $150 + Tax
We’ll meet at the Studio, located near downtown Sioux Falls for a quick 15 minute session. We will chat for a minute, choose an appropriate setting to coordinate with your wishes, rally the children, and sit for a couple of easy poses. In return, you’ll receive up to 5 photos of your choice, edited and ready to share on socials or print on your Christmas cards!
Holiday Lights Mini-Sessions - $175 + Tax
We’ll take a stroll through the twinkling lights at Falls Park for a 10-15 Minute session. It will be quick, but be sure to bundle up - it’s likely to be chilly. In return, you’ll receive 10 photos of your choice, colorfully edited and ready to share on socials or print on your Christmas cards!
Full Family Studio Session - $300 + Tax
We’ll meet at the Studio, located near downtown Sioux Falls for an hour long session. I’ll be sure to get a variety of photos including the entire family posed together, some fun interactive prompts, and in between moments candid shots. In return, you’ll receive a full album of photos, beautifully edited and ready to share on socials or print on your Christmas cards!
In Home Family Session - $400 + Tax
I’ll meet you at your home, in or around the Sioux Falls area for an hour long session. I’ll be sure to get a variety of posed, prompted, and candid photos. These can be the entire family posed in front of the fireplace, decorating the tree, baking cookies, or opening gifts in your matching pajamas! In return, you’ll receive a full album of photos, beautifully edited and ready to share on socials or print on your Christmas cards!
Terms:
Session Basics: All sessions are for both families and couples. Prompt arrival is required as sessions may be scheduled back to back. Refunds will not be issued for missed appointments or late arrival.
Session Pricing (Mini-Sessions): The listed pricing may include a certain number of photos. If a specific number is provided (5, 10, etc.), you will choose your favorite photos from your session, which will be beautifully edited and digitally delivered! Your mini-session will be paid for in full at the time of booking, and is non-refundable. You will have the option to purchase additional photos upon delivery if you find there are more that you just can’t live without! If you know already that you’ll want more photos or more time, I also offer a full session.
Session Pricing (Full Sessions): The listed pricing does not limit the number of photos to be delivered. You will receive a large selection of photos from your session, which will be beautifully edited and digitally delivered! Your session requires a payment to be either 1. paid for in full at the time of booking, or 2. a 50% retainer to reserve your spot, with the balance due prior to your session date. All payments are non-refundable.
Delivery: Turnaround time for delivery varies based on current workload. Please allow up to 30 days for full gallery. While it’s very likely that it will be done faster, just remember that all great things take time! If this turnaround timeframe is an issue, please make me aware of this prior to your session. I can provide an estimated date of delivery, or an option to rush for an additional fee.
Sign Up: Sign up is easy! To sign up for a session, click the button below - this will take you to my contact form. Please include your information (email, or phone number if a text is easier) and your preferred date & time slot. You can also include any backup options that might also work, as well as any family details I should know. You should expect a reply directly from me within 48 hours! Note: Your time slot is not secured until payment is received.
More questions? Check out “How Does a Mini-Session Work?” or “Mini Session vs Full Session” to see what’s right for you!
mini session VS FUll Session
Unsure which is best for you? Let’s break it down.
Mini-Session: A mini session is a short shoot, usually 10-20 minutes. I will choose the location, date, and available time slots. We will go through a list of poses and prompts, mostly including all family members together. You will receive a specific amount of photos (usually 5-10 photos) included, with additional being watermarked, but available for purchase upon delivery. If there is a theme or concept, like a holiday theme or a fun activity, it will be the same throughout all sessions. Mini sessions are an affordable option with a lower base price, but do not allow for as much creativity and freedom as a full session.
Full Session: A full session is usually a 30-60 minute shoot. We will work together to choose your desired location, date, and time. There will be more time for coaching, more unique posing prompts, and a wider variety in shots (mom with children, each child individually, mom and dad together, etc). You can expect a larger album, usually around 25-50+ photos. If you have any specific shots you want, or a concept or customized theme you’d like to see, a full session is best for this. You can expect a full session to be in the range of $300-$500.
How does a Session work?
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Preparation
- Check your Calendar: Pick a date and time that works for your family.
- Lock it in: Reserve your time slot by paying for your session. I offer flexible payment options, including credit card for a small fee.
- Check your Email: I will be sending a very detailed email including all of the information you will need to prepare for your fabulous family experience!
- Wardrobe: Choose your outfits wisely! We will be moving around (standing, kneeling, maybe even some running for the kiddos), so the most important rule is to be comfortable! Whether you choose to coordinate is up to you. Ask me for some style tips!
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Photo Day
- Be on Time: Your scheduled time is just that, scheduled. There may be others before and after you, and I do not want you to miss out on your session. Try to arrive early enough so you are fully camera ready at your scheduled time!
- Don’t Worry: Kids are unpredictable at times, so if you have little ones who can be uncooperative, that is ok! We’ll get through it. I’ll give you some tips to help keep them happy, and I’ll even let them run around if they want - we love a good action shot!
- The Main Event: Photos! We will take photos for 10-20 minutes. There will be a variety of poses and prompts we will go through, making sure there are plenty of genuine interactions and big smiles!
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Delivery
- Be Patient: All great things take time, and your photos are no exception. I will make sure they are excellent, but this does not happen overnight, and we all deserve a healthy work-life balance!
- View & Download: It’s time to see your photos! A specified number of your favorite photos are included, but what will you do when you love them all? Don’t worry, you will have the option to purchase any additional photos you can’t live without! Make sure you download (not screenshot) for the best quality.
- Share, Review, Refer: If you really LOVED your experience, the best thing you can do is tell your friends, or tell the world! I would love to put your review on my website or share your top photo choice on my socials. Also, I would love you to share on YOUR socials! Tag me, invite me to collab post, I’ll happily accept!
