Charleston Christmas Mini Sessions

Traditional studio backdrop or Virtual Santa digital magic

Two Offerings. Very Few Spots.

Each October, a limited number of boutique portrait sessions open exclusively to waitlist members first. Designed for a quiet, relaxed studio experience for groups of five or fewer.

Collection One

Holiday Backdrop Session

Classic studio portraits on a curated physical backdrop.

5 Finished Portrait Images

Real-world set: Traditional studio setup—what you see in the space is what you get in your final portraits.
Timeless style: Polished and elegant, perfect for annual holiday cards and mantle frames.
Best for: Families, children, and individuals seeking classic holiday portraits.

Choose Your Set

Santa's Living Room

Up to 5 subjects

The Holiday Bookshelf

Up to 3 subjects

Collection Two

Virtual Santa Fine Art Collection

A painterly composite art experience set in a magical scene.

3 Finished Composite Portraits

Calm experience: Shot privately in studio on seamless paper. No crowds, long lines, or live Santa actors.
Artistic magic: Photographed in-studio and crafted into a luminous, fine art Christmas scene post-session.
Pre-selection required: Digital background portfolio choice must be confirmed prior to your session.

Also a wonderful option for children who feel overwhelmed by crowds, noise, or unfamiliar characters, including those with developmental differences.

Important Details

Group Limit

Accommodates up to 5 individual guests per session.

Separate Collections

Backdrop and Virtual Santa collections are separate offerings and cannot be swapped or combined.

Booking & Payment

Full payment is required at scheduling. Retainers are non-refundable due to limited seasonal dates.

Studio Environment

Pet-friendly home studio equipped with a medical-grade air scrubber for guest comfort. Guests with severe allergies should note that while the air scrubber helps, pet dander exposure cannot be fully guaranteed.

Join the Priority Waitlist

Waitlist members receive first pick of available dates and time slots before public booking opens.

Request My Spot

What's a Virtual Santa Background?

I photograph your child in-studio against plain seamless paper — no crowded mall display, no overstimulating decor — then blend them into a magical Santa scene after the fact. No lines, no lap, no stranger in a suit. A timeless "photo with Santa" heirloom, minus the chaos.

Prefer no Santa? I offer Santa-free holiday scenes too.

Curious about the in-studio backdrop?

You know the flat, obviously-fake backdrops — this isn't that. Real wood texture and true dimension mean the final portrait reads like you're actually standing in the scene, not posed in front of one. That gorgeous, traditional holiday look, captured live, right here in the studio.

My annual holiday background tradition of Santa's Living Room is available but this year I've got a new addition!

The Holiday Bookshelf: a second option for Collection One- a brand-new, cozier-scale set featuring a gorgeous bookcase scene with its own distinct character — perfect for smaller families, and launch-priced for the first to book it.

.... Scroll to the bottom to see this beautiful backdrop

Happy family posing in a festive Christmas room with decorated tree, wreath, and warm holiday decor

Family portrait in a festive Christmas studio with decorated tree, warm lights, and holiday decor

Family portrait in festive Christmas decor with parents and toddler in front of a holiday backdrop

Read the blog post about Christmas 2026

Virtual Santa Behind the Scenes Collection Two

Holiday Bookshelf

This new beauty is the one in the testing phase and will be 60% less than the established backdrop or the digital options. It's called "Holiday Bookshelf" and is best for smaller family groups or couples.