A LITTLE HOLIDAY MAGIC.
BEAUTIFULLY YOURS.
THIS ISN'T YOUR TYPICAL CHRISTMAS MINI.
It’s a holiday portrait
worth keeping.
The outfits. The laughter. The perfectly imperfect family moments. The kind of photographs that become Christmas cards this year, framed memories next year, and favourites for years after that.
Welcome to The holiday portrait Experience
A beautifully styled holiday portrait experience designed for families, couples,
individuals and businesses who want something a little more elevated
than the traditional Christmas mini.
No Santa. No North Pole. Just a gorgeous holiday setting, beautiful portraits
and a little Christmas magic.
Limited sessions available for Holiday 2026.
More Than a Christmas Mini
You know the traditional holiday mini:
- Quickly get everyone dressed.
- Rush into the studio.
- Smile at the camera.
- Done.
We wanted something better.
The Holiday Portrait Experience is designed to give you beautiful Christmas photographs without making the whole thing feel like an assembly line.
Come dressed up, bring the people you love, and we'll guide you through the rest.
We'll help with posing, combinations and those little in-between moments so you walk away with images that feel polished, festive and still unmistakably you.
THE HOLIDAY PORTRAIT EXPERIENCE
Imagine This on Your Christmas Card...
Not another phone photo.
Not everyone awkwardly trying to fit into a selfie.
Not the same generic Christmas picture you've done before. Instead, a beautifully styled portrait of the people you love, photographed in a setting that feels festive, polished and timeless. And years from now, when the cards are long gone and Christmas 2026 is a distant memory, you'll still have the photograph.
Your Holiday Portrait Experience
Every session is designed to be easy, relaxed and beautifully photographed.
A Beautifully Styled
Holiday Set
A festive setting designed specifically for our 2026 Holiday Portrait Experience, polished enough to feel special without overpowering the people in the photograph.
Guided Posing
Nobody needs to know what to do with their hands. That's our job. We'll guide you through flattering poses and natural interactions throughout your session.
Family Portraits
Children, parents, couples, pets and the people who make your holidays yours.
Business
& Team Portraits
Want something considerably better than the usual office Christmas card? Our holiday sessions are also available for businesses, real estate teams and professionals.
Christmas Card Ready
Your finished photographs are perfect for creating beautiful holiday cards for family, friends, clients and colleagues.
Photographs You'll Keep
Christmas cards may be seasonal. A beautiful portrait of your family isn't.
Created by In Spades Imagery
We believe holiday portraits can be festive without feeling cheesy.
Our 2026 Holiday Portrait Experience combines a beautifully styled seasonal set with the relaxed, guided photography experience In Spades is known for.
You don't need to know how to pose.
You don't need... to know how to pose.
Your children don't need to behave like tiny catalogue models. And your partner doesn't even have to be excited about family photos.
We'll take care of that part. 😉
You just need to show up looking fabulous.
Your Holiday Portrait Experience
What's included
30 minutes in studio with our beautiful holiday set up.
2 fully edited digital images
A full gallery of photos to choose from.
Guided posing
Your choice of one professional 8x10 print or a pack of 10 professionally printed holiday greeting cards.
$249
Another Christmas. Another Chapter.
Families change ridiculously fast.
Children get taller. Hairstyles change. New people join the family. Kids leave for university. Puppies become old dogs. And somehow another Christmas arrives before we're ready for it.
Photograph this version of your family while they're still exactly this version.
NEED MORE Details Before You Decide?
Not quite ready to book?
Let us send you the Holiday Portrait Experience details. You'll receive session information, pricing, what to expect and a direct link to available appointments.
What Happens Next?
STEP 01
Choose Your Session
View the remaining holiday dates and times and select the appointment that works best for you.
STEP 02
Plan Your Look
You'll receive preparation information before your session, including tips to help coordinate clothing without making everyone look like they're wearing matching Christmas pyjamas. Unless that's your thing. We don't judge. lol
STEP 03
Come Have Some Fun
Arrive at the studio ready for your session. We'll guide the posing, combinations and photographs from there.
STEP 04
Keep the Memory
Receive your professionally edited holiday portraits, ready for Christmas cards, gifts, sharing and keeping long after the decorations come down.
FAQ
Can we bring our children?
Absolutely. The Holiday Portrait Experience was designed with families in mind.
Is Santa included?
No. Our Holiday Portrait Experience and Santa Experience are completely separate experiences. This session is all about beautifully styled holiday portraits without Santa.
Can couples book?
Absolutely. Holiday portraits aren't just for families with young children.
Can businesses or teams book?
Yes. The set works beautifully for business owners, professional teams and real estate teams looking for elevated seasonal photographs or Christmas card imagery.
What should we wear?
You'll receive preparation information before your session, but think coordinated rather than identical. Your clothing should complement both one another and the holiday setting.
Do you help us pose?
Absolutely. You don't need any modelling experience. We'll guide you throughout the session so everyone knows exactly what to do.
Where are sessions held?
Sessions take place at the In Spades Imagery studio in Findlay Creek, Ottawa.
Holiday Sessions Are Filling Up
Our Holiday Portrait Experience is offered on select dates with a limited number of appointments. Once the holiday season gets rolling, December has a funny way of arriving approximately seventeen minutes later. So if you've been saying...
"We really should get family photos done this year..."
This is your sign. Get dressed up. Get everyone together. Take the photograph.
A little sparkle.
A lot of love.
A photograph you'll keep long after Christmas.
Beautifully styled holiday portrait experiences for families, couples and businesses who want something a little more special this Christmas.
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