Calgary Christmas Photographer

The Most Magical Christmas Experience in Calgary

Every holiday season, we take your kids on a unique and magical adventure!

At Studio James, each year brings a brand new Christmas experience with a different set and fresh creativity. Families return year after year for an entirely new experience that makes each holiday season unforgettable. Whether it’s a cozy, festive cabin set or an enchanting winter wonderland, we create portraits that are as unique as your family, filled with the magic and joy of the season.

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A holiday adventure like no other.

These limited-edition Christmas sessions are not your typical "say cheese" moments. Each year, we craft a new magical story, filled with fun, excitement, and true emotions — no forced smiles here.

This is more than just a holiday photoshoot, it's a chance to create new traditions and let your children truly feel the magic of the season.

✧ A unique experience every year
✧ Interactive fun to keep kids engaged
✧ Expert direction and storytelling
✧ A touch of magic in retouching

Celebrate with us this season:

Capture the magic, year after year.

An experience that's anything but mini.

Our Christmas Magic sessions are not Christmas Minis.
What does that mean, exactly?

✧ You are not held to a hectic 15-20 minute appointment
✧ We work with your child and give them the time they need.
✧ Your whole family can participate.
✧ We lead your children through a complete story, they are not simply put in front of a holiday backdrop

✧ 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

Our Storybook Magic is a true labour of love.

It is 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 their adventure!

There’s something truly magical about the bond you share with your child as you read them their enchanting story, creating a moment that will forever be etched in their heart.

“Every year is so magical!

Jaime is part of our Christmas tradition because she makes everything so special. It’s next level!"

- Jennifer

Frequently Asked Questions

"Jaime's work is absolutely stunning!

She was really welcoming and I felt comfortable with her and her handling my baby. She is extremely gentle and patient with baby which I really liked. I am in awe of the results."

- Bessie C.

Does Santa Clause 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.

What is the session fee for this experience?

The session fee includes planning, set design, photography session and ordering appointment. Session fee does not include any digital files or products.

Kids Only: $195
Family: $245

You will be receiving a full Product Guide before your session and you don’t have to make any final decisions until you see your images at your Ordering Appointment (held virtually within one week of your session).

Is there a minimum purchase required?

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 story pieces and digital files, and they spending an average of $1800 for the complete experience.

"Jaime’s Christmas session is one of the most magical points leading up to Christmas!

My parents have been flying in from Nunavut for the last 4 years to get their Christmas pictures done with their grandkids during one of Jaime’s highly coveted Christmas photoshoot spots!

The Christmas storybooks she puts together with the photos are my Nana’s pride and joy, she loves to show them off and everyone who sees them cannot get over how AMAZING the pictures are!”

- Amanda