Christmas Mini Sessions in Stafford, VA | Everything You Need to Know for 2026
Santa or No Santa? You Choose! 🎅🏻
One of my favorite things about Christmas sessions at Stephanie Tignor Photography is that you can choose the experience that works best for your family!
Santa sessions are perfect for families who want the full Christmas magic—time with Santa, sweet interactions, and those classic Christmas memories you’ll treasure for years.
Prefer Christmas photos without Santa? Non-Santa Christmas sessions are available throughout the season too! These are perfect for families, siblings, little ones who may not be quite ready for Santa, or anyone who simply wants beautiful Christmas portraits using the studio’s holiday setups.
No matter which you choose, my goal is to make your session fun, relaxed, and filled with images that feel like Christmas. ❤️
What Is Included in a Christmas Session?
Christmas sessions are designed to give your family plenty of time to relax, have fun, and create a variety of beautiful holiday images without feeling rushed.
Full Christmas sessions are approximately 30–35 minutes and include 15–20 professionally edited digital images delivered in an online gallery. You’ll have the opportunity to create a variety of portraits—from those classic everyone-looking-at-the-camera Christmas card photos to the sweet, candid moments that often become my favorites.
Sessions are $450, and prints and products are also available to purchase directly through your finished gallery.
With multiple Christmas setups available in the studio, we can create a gallery with plenty of variety while still keeping the experience easy and fun for your family. ❤️
Christmas Session FAQs 🎄
When are Christmas sessions available?
Christmas sessions are available November 1 through December 15, 2026, with both Santa and non-Santa options available on select dates.
Where do Christmas sessions take place?
Sessions take place at my private photography studio in Stafford, Virginia, conveniently located for families throughout Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and surrounding Northern Virginia areas.
Can our whole family be photographed?
Absolutely! Christmas sessions aren't just for the kids. I LOVE when parents jump into a few photos too. These memories are for your whole family, and someday your children will be so thankful you're in them. ❤️
What if my child is afraid of Santa?
No worries at all! You can choose a non-Santa Christmas session and still enjoy the magic of my Christmas setups without Santa being part of the experience.
How early should we book?
As early as possible! Christmas is one of my busiest seasons of the year, and specific dates and times can fill as we get closer to November. If you know you'd like Christmas photos this year, I recommend reserving your session sooner rather than waiting for the holiday rush.
What should we wear?
I've already created an entire guide to help with that! From cozy pajamas to classic Christmas looks and glamorous NYC-inspired outfits, there are so many possibilities depending on the setups you love.
Ready to Make Some Christmas Magic? 🎄
Christmas only comes once a year, and these are the memories your family will get to keep long after the decorations are packed away.
Whether you're dreaming of magical Santa portraits, cozy Christmas pajamas, or beautiful holiday photos of your family, I would love to create something special for you this season.
Christmas sessions are now booking for November 1–December 15, 2026.
✨ Click below to reserve your Christmas session!
