Christmas 2026
Christmas 2026 · 3 sessions
Each set has its own look, dates and packages. Click a session below, then scroll down to see its details and book.
Step into Mrs. Claus’ Cookie Shop for a cozy, interactive Christmas experience
Children ages 3+ will become Mrs. Claus’ little holiday helpers as they roll out dough, use cookie cutters, and decorate their own festive cookie while we capture all the Christmas magic along the way. Santa may also make an appearance, and parents are welcome to join in for a few photos.
2026 Session Dates
At the studio in Lodi
For our littlest helpers, ages 0–2, the experience is designed a little differently. Baby can be held or snuggled by Santa, Mrs. Claus, or a parent while the cookie-making magic continues around them. Parents are also welcome to join in for a few sweet family photos.
Bringing more than one little helper? Please choose the appropriate session length so each child has time to enjoy the experience and create a little Christmas magic of their own.
Choose your date and time when you book.
What to expect
A fun, guided holiday activity with photo moments throughout the session.
Available packages
Packages starting at $200
10 minutes · 3 digital images
Perfect for our littlest helpers, ages 0–2. Baby may be held by Santa, Mrs. Claus, or a parent while we capture sweet Christmas moments on the set. Parents are welcome to join in for a few photos as well.
This session is designed for one baby only and does not include sibling photos.
Session fee
$200
15 minutes · 3 digital images
A festive cookie-making experience for one or two children ages 3+. Your kiddos will help Mrs. Claus prepare Christmas cookies by rolling out dough, using cookie cutters, and decorating their own festive cookies, and Santa may join in for photos and holiday fun.
For one child, ages 3–11 will decorate a pre-frosted cookie with sprinkles and toppings, while ages 12+ will get to pipe frosting and decorate their own pre-baked cookie.
For two children, both cookies will be pre-frosted and ready to decorate so each child has plenty of time to participate and enjoy the experience.
Parents are welcome to join in for a few photos, while the cookie-making activities are reserved for the kids. Families with three or more children will need to book The Magic Moment.
Session fee
$250
20 minutes · 5 digital images
Designed for families who want more time to enjoy the Christmas magic, and the required option for three or more children. This extended session gives your kiddos extra time with Mrs. Claus to bake, decorate, interact, and create a greater variety of festive holiday images together.
Children ages 3–11 will receive a pre-frosted cookie ready to decorate with festive sprinkles and toppings. Kids ages 12–18 will get to pipe their own frosting and decorate their cookie for a more hands-on experience. Everyone will also have the opportunity to roll out dough and use cookie cutters while helping Mrs. Claus prepare cookies for Christmas.
Parents are welcome to join in for a few photos, while the baking activities are reserved for the kids.
Session fee
$300
You’ll receive a gallery by email to select your images. Additional digital files and prints can be purchased through the gallery.
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Create magical holiday memories in the kitchen with Mrs. Claus.
Spots are limited and these magical sessions always sell out quickly. Don’t miss the chance to give your children the wonder of Christmas captured in timeless photographs.
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Timeless, warm, and playful
Step into a nostalgic Christmas scene filled with the charm of an old-fashioned toy shop. A Vintage Toy Shop Christmas is designed to feel timeless, warm, and playful, with classic holiday details and plenty of room for both sweet posed portraits and natural moments.
2026 Session Date
At the studio in Lodi
This set is perfect for children, siblings, couples, and families of all ages. Parents are welcome to join in the photos, and you can choose from three session options depending on how much time and variety you would like.
Whether you are looking for just a few beautiful Christmas portraits or a fuller experience with multiple groupings, there is an option for you.
Choose your time when you book.
Available packages
Packages starting at $150
10 minutes · 2 digital images
A quick and timeless Christmas portrait experience in the Vintage Toy Shop — perfect for creating a few beautiful holiday images without needing a longer appointment.
Best for one child, siblings who photograph well together, couples, or a small family wanting a few simple Christmas portraits.
Session fee
$150
15 minutes · 3 digital images
A little more time inside the Vintage Toy Shop, allowing for additional poses, groupings, and a mix of both classic and playful Christmas portraits.
Best for siblings, small families, or anyone wanting a little more variety while still keeping the session short and easy.
Session fee
$200
20 minutes · 5 digital images
The fullest Vintage Toy Shop experience, with extra time to create a wider variety of portraits and groupings throughout the set — slowing things down a little to capture both posed portraits and more natural, playful moments.
Best for multiple children, larger families, families wanting several different groupings, or anyone who would like the most variety from the set.
Session fee
$250
All ages are welcome, and parents are welcome to join in the photos with their children. Additional digital images and print products will be available for purchase after your gallery is delivered.
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A single-set Christmas session
A Simple Christmas is designed for families who love a clean, classic holiday look. Featuring a soft white background and a single modern Christmas tree, this set keeps the focus on your family while still giving the images a festive Christmas feel.
2026 Session Date
At the studio in Lodi
The tree can also be moved aside for a completely clean white-background portrait, allowing for a little extra variety while keeping the overall look cohesive and minimal.
This is a single-set Christmas experience and does not include multiple backgrounds or set changes. The simplicity of the setup allows us to focus on beautiful expressions, family connection, and timeless portraits you can enjoy for years to come.
Choose your time when you book.
Available packages
Packages starting at $150
10 minutes · 2 digital images
A quick and simple Christmas session, perfect for one child, siblings, couples, or a small family wanting a few timeless holiday portraits.
Session fee
$150
15 minutes · 3 digital images
A little more time for additional poses and variety, including individual portraits, sibling or family groupings, and images both with and without the Christmas tree.
Session fee
$200
20 minutes · 5 digital images
The most complete Simple Christmas session, with extra time for multiple family groupings, individual portraits, candid moments, and a mix of portraits with the tree and against the clean white background.
Session fee
$250
Children, siblings, couples, and families of all ages are welcome. Additional digital images and print products will be available for purchase after your gallery is delivered.
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Good to know
Short, styled mini sessions on festive holiday sets at the Lodi studio. Each season has its own themed sets — some with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a hands-on activity, others simple and classic — designed so children enjoy a real Christmas moment while we capture the magic in timeless photographs.
On a few select dates each season, in the lead-up to Christmas so you have your images in time for the holidays. Available dates and times are listed on the booking page once sessions open.
Christmas sessions are offered as mini-session packages at a seasonal rate, with options by session length and number of digital images. Current packages and pricing, including any early bird specials, are listed on the booking page.
Each package includes a set session length and a set number of digital images. You'll receive a gallery by email to select your images, and additional digital files and prints can be purchased through the gallery.
Yes. Sessions are planned around your child's age — the littlest ones can be held or snuggled by a parent (or by Santa or Mrs. Claus, on sets where they appear), while older children join in.
Yes — siblings are welcome. Choose a session length that fits how many children you're bringing so each one has time to enjoy the experience; the booking page shows which packages suit more than one child.
Yes, parents are welcome to join in for a few photos. The activities themselves are for the kids.
Fast. Spots are limited each season and these sessions are a Central Valley favorite, so book early once dates are released.
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