“Every year is so magical! Jaime is part of our Christmas tradition because she
makes everything so special. It’s next level!”
– JENNIFER –
We specialize in creating magical experiences that capture the joy of the holiday season!
Every year we take your kids on a unique and magical adventure.
This year’s storybook is Magical Snowman Christmas. Rudolph tasks your kids to build a magical snowman for Santa with special Christmas snow!
In this magical adventure, it’s Christmas Eve and the kids are excited for Santa’s arrival. While they’re outside setting up signs for him, Rudolph visits and gives the Junior Elves a special job – build a magical snowman for the North Pole using special Christmas snow. Smiles, fun and, of course, plenty of magic await the kids…
We photograph 10 scenes. Images will include:
- Meeting Rudolph
- Playing in magical snow
- Searching for Santa
- Eating yummy cookies
- Rolling snowballs
- Decorating a snowman
- And many more!
Our experience isn’t just about your portraits. We help you go above and beyond to create magical holiday memories. Your kiddos will also:
- Receive a letter from the North Pole
- Enjoy our studio Hot Chocolate Bar
- BONUS: if you book before November 10th, your kids will receive a personalized video message from Santa!
THESE CHRISTMAS SESSIONS ARE YOUR SYRUP ON SPAGHETTI IF YOU:
Love finding unique experiences
Creating holiday memories is important to you
You are looking for more than a “say cheese” picture of your kids
Want to create special traditions with your kids
Value photography and design
Why Studio James, Calgary Photography Studio, for your Christmas Photos?
We offer an incredible and unique Christmas experience. Our holiday photos are limited edition sessions and are very different from the typical Christmas minis offered in Calgary.
Our holiday Christmas sessions are fun for your kids! Every year we tell a magical story so your kids actually enjoy their session. We don’t get forced smiles, we photograph true emotions. Our stories are designed to capture expressions of pure joy, adorable concentration, excitement and sibling interactions.
Because our sessions are mainly “to do” sessions, parents don’t have to worry about their kids “cooperating”. In fact, we encourage their sparkling personalities – it makes their images extraordinary and memorable.
Jaime creates a lot of additional magic in the post-processing (editing) of your images. For your kids, the magic is real and it enforces their belief in Christmas.
Make Us Your Christmas Tradition…
Being able to look back on your kiddos as they’ve grown from small to bigger to big is the best present you can give yourself.
What Does a Holiday Session Look Like?
Our Christmas Magic sessions are not Christmas Minis. What does that mean?
- You are not held to a hectic 15-20 minute appointment
- We work with your child and give them the time they need to be comfortable
- We know you are busy and schedule your session at a convenient time for you if our times don’t work
- We lead your children through a story, they are not simply put in front of a holiday backdrop
- Your whole family experiences magic at our studio and from our sessions.
Does Santa Make an Appearance?
He hasn’t yet… but that doesn’t mean that he won’t. We always write our stories about Santa and Christmas Magic so he’s very much present in our sessions without actually being there. That can be a bonus since the idea of Santa is amazing but young kids are often scared of Santa and we want this experience to be a good one for them – not a scary one.
Our Unique and Incredible Storybook
Our piece de resistance is our Storybook Magic. The majority of our clients fall in love with and purchase this product. This is our 6th year of storybooks and every one is magical.
What is the Storybook?
- 3 style options of our hardcover storybook
- 20 pages – 10 images and 10 story pages
- Includes magical graphic design elements
- Our stories are new every year and are written in house
Why is the Storybook special?
- It’s personalized for your family and your child’s name appears on almost every page
- The story and the images correspond so the book really is about your child and features your child
- It’s an incredibly special bonding time between you and your child when you read them their magical story
Our Storybook is a true labour of love. Read about the creation process of our Storybook!
(Note: Video from 2020. Storybook this year is not the Elf-Tastic Adventure.)
— PRICING —
Kids-Only Session Fee
$195
Includes planning, set design, photography session and ordering appointment. Session fee does not include any digital files or products.
Family Session Fee
$245
Includes planning, set design, photography session and ordering appointment. Session fee does not include any digital files or products.
You will be receiving a full Product Guide before your session and you don’t have to make any decisions until you see your images at your Ordering Appointment (held virtually within one week of your session).
Minimum Purchase
While we photograph 10 fun scenes, at your Ordering Appointment, you get to select your very favourites. Jaime is there to answer your questions and help you narrow down your choices. Our prices vary depending on how many images you choose to buy and whether you’re a storybook person and/or wall art person. Your minimum investment for your images will be $500, which gives you 5 A La Carte digital images. Most of our clients, however, choose to invest in both our magical printed pieces and their digital files, and they spend north of $800.
Christmas Magic is Open Now for 2024 Bookings!
SOLD OUT – Thank you everyone
Like last year, we want to offer flexibility. If we are your Christmas tradition and you’d prefer another date in November, please contact us at smile@studiojamesphotography.com or 403-630-3070. The studio will be set up for Christmas Magic that entire time period.
Jaime’s Award-Winning Christmas Magic Photos Have Been Featured in:
