2026 Christmas Holiday Mini Sessions in Vancouver

LIMITED HOLIDAY PORTRAIT SESSIONS

Beautiful holiday portraits for families, couples, and children.

Sessions starting at $350
Our annual Christmas mini sessions in Vancouver are the perfect way to capture festive portraits for holiday cards, gifts, and keepsakes.
These limited-time sessions feature beautifully styled Christmas sets, guided posing, and professionally edited images your family will treasure for years.
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HOLIDAY PORTRAITS

A Simple Way to Capture Beautiful Christmas Portraits.

Christmas mini sessions are designed to give
families a quick and relaxed portrait
experience during the busy holiday season.

Each session takes place in our Richmond
portrait studio with professionally designed
Christmas backdrops, festive décor, and guided
posing to make the experience easy and
enjoyable.

Perfect for:

• Family holiday portraits
• Children’s Christmas photos
• Couples holiday portraits
• Holiday cards and gifts

Christmas Portrait Sets & Santa Experience

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Christmas Studio Sets

Elegant Christmas backdrops and festive décor designed for timeless holiday portraits, perfect for families, couples, and children.
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Santa Portrait Experience

On select dates, a professional Santa joins the set for a special portrait experience, giving children and families the chance to capture magical holiday photos with Santa.

Christmas Mini Session FAQ’s

What types of Xmas minis do you offer in 2025?

We’re excited to offer Studio Mini Sessions in 2025 with two festive themes — the Frosted Dreams Set and Peach & Pine. Each setup is thoughtfully designed to create a beautiful, dreamy backdrop for your holiday photos.

We also have two special options this year:

  • Solo Portrait Sessions for kids and adults — perfect for anyone who would love an individual portrait as a holiday keepsake. These make wonderful family memories and are also great for holiday greetings or sharing on social media.

  • A one-day Santa Experience for kids and families — a magical chance to capture timeless holiday moments with Santa himself. Update: Completed.

Because of our limited availability, session fees are non-refundable.

Nonetheless, you have the flexibility to transfer your studio session to family or friends. If you need to reschedule, a $50 administration fee will be incurred. The studio session fee can be converted into credits for a future appointment. Please inform us of your rescheduling request as early as possible so we can make your session available to other clients. If your spot is successfully filled by another client, we can waive the administrative fee.

Grandparents or other family members/friends are welcome to join for an additional fee of $50 per person. 

Certainly for small pets! $50 per pet. Please book our Plus package to allow for more time. Ensure pets are closely supervised.

For the best results, we recommend that babies are at least 3-4 months old, as poses for newborns are very limited.

Clean shoes and socks are all good.

Absolutely! The 15-minute slot is ample for a family of 4-5. If you prefer more time, feel free to book the 25-minute session.

What is your turnaround time for delivering proofs?

Upon booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a gallery link. Find your proof folder under your name and session date. Proofs will be uploaded within 1–6 days of your photo session. Please note, no additional email updates will be sent.

Once you’ve chosen your photos, they will be uploaded to your Final gallery within 2-7 days. Please note that no email updates will be sent.

Each image is priced at $100, or you can get three images for $200, or $250 for 5 images.

Basic photo editing, which includes color correction and adjustments to brightness and contrast, is included. For more extensive photo retouching, such as skin smoothing, blemish removal, slimming and face swapping, the cost ranges from $10 to $100 per image, depending on the specific request.

Studio sessions will be held in Richmond.

13982 Cambie Road, Richmond.

Our studio is located on the second floor and is accessible only by stairs. Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access at this time.

Book your session by September 22 and receive one extra digital image for free.

To stay updated on session availability, please subscribe to our newsletter for first access.

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Explore a curated collection of portraits across glamour, families, children, branding, boudoir and more! A look into the style, detail, and moments captured in every session by Denise Lin.
Denise Lin is a portrait photographer who believes everyone has their own unique beauty. She is experienced in making clients feel at ease, providing guidance with poses and lighting, and strongly advocates for printing portraits as physical works of art.
Family portraits are one of our core photography services. These sessions can take place at our Richmond studio or outdoors at beautiful locations throughout Vancouver, which are perfect for capturing natural light and relaxed, candid moments.
Find answers to common questions about portrait photography in Vancouver, including session pricing, booking, preparation, and what to expect throughout your experience.
Each session is carefully directed with attention to detail. From wardrobe guidance to posing and light, you’ll be supported in a way that allows you to show up naturally and confidently.
You can connect with us to inquire by email or phone, and we would be happy to help you find the best option. Our physical portrait photography studio is located at 13982 Cambie Rd., Richmond, BC V6V 2K2.

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FAQ's

What types of Xmas minis do you offer in 2025?

We’re excited to offer Studio Mini Sessions in 2025 with two festive themes — the Frosted Dreams Set and Peach & Pine. Each setup is thoughtfully designed to create a beautiful, dreamy backdrop for your holiday photos.

We also have two special options this year:

  • Solo Portrait Sessions for kids and adults — perfect for anyone who would love an individual portrait as a holiday keepsake. These make wonderful family memories and are also great for holiday greetings or sharing on social media.

  • A one-day Santa Experience for kids and families — a magical chance to capture timeless holiday moments with Santa himself. Update: Completed.

Because of our limited availability, session fees are non-refundable.

Nonetheless, you have the flexibility to transfer your studio session to family or friends. If you need to reschedule, a $50 administration fee will be incurred. The studio session fee can be converted into credits for a future appointment. Please inform us of your rescheduling request as early as possible so we can make your session available to other clients. If your spot is successfully filled by another client, we can waive the administrative fee.

Grandparents or other family members/friends are welcome to join for an additional fee of $50 per person. 

Certainly for small pets! $50 per pet. Please book our Plus package to allow for more time. Ensure pets are closely supervised.

For the best results, we recommend that babies are at least 3-4 months old, as poses for newborns are very limited.

Clean shoes and socks are all good.

Absolutely! The 15-minute slot is ample for a family of 4-5. If you prefer more time, feel free to book the 25-minute session.

What is your turnaround time for delivering proofs?

Upon booking, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a gallery link. Find your proof folder under your name and session date. Proofs will be uploaded within 1–6 days of your photo session. Please note, no additional email updates will be sent.

Once you’ve chosen your photos, they will be uploaded to your Final gallery within 2-7 days. Please note that no email updates will be sent.

Each image is priced at $100, or you can get three images for $200, or $250 for 5 images.

Basic photo editing, which includes color correction and adjustments to brightness and contrast, is included. For more extensive photo retouching, such as skin smoothing, blemish removal, slimming and face swapping, the cost ranges from $10 to $100 per image, depending on the specific request.

Studio sessions will be held in Richmond.

13982 Cambie Road, Richmond.

Our studio is located on the second floor and is accessible only by stairs. Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair access at this time.

Book your session by September 22 and receive one extra digital image for free.

To stay updated on session availability, please subscribe to our newsletter for first access.

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Welcome to Xmas Mini Session 2023 Vancouver! We are so excited to offer you the chance to step into enchantment with our Winter Wonderland Mini-Session, a dreamy setting perfect for families of 1-5. Alternatively, embrace adventure with our Camper Van Mini-Session, capturing cozy memories against a picturesque backdrop. Your Xmas Mini-Session awaits!

Book your Christmas Mini session using the booking section above. For all other inquiries, please complete the form below.

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