2026 Family Holiday photos
 
STUDIO-LIT FAMILY PHOTOS IN DOWNTOWN SANDPOINT
sunday, nov 15th
Forget watching the forecast, crossing your fingers for decent fall weather for family photos.
This year, come inside.
One easy way to knock family photos off your list!
 
portraits for the whole family!
 
This quick, relaxed studio lit sessions are designed to get a variety of family photos without making your kids endure an entire afternoon of family photos.
* Studio Portrait session
* 25 minutes
* 3 retouched digitals
* Online proofing gallery
* Option to purchase additional digitals
$250
STEP 01
 
Book
Choose your time & book your 25-minute time slot below. Once you're booked, you'll be asked to fill out a quick questionnaire so I will be in the know when you arrive for your portraits.
STEP 02
 
Show UP
Come to the studio in downtown Sandpoint, 521 Cedar St. Be sure to be early to park and not be rushed as your 25 min window is an appointment. I'll guide you through the session so you don't have to figure out what to do with your hands (or your children)
STEP 03
 
CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES
You'll receive a private online gallery of your finished portraits. Your session includes three high resolution digital downloads, and you'll have the option to purchase additional images or the complete gallery but only if you choose.
STEP 04
 
SEND THEM INTO THE WORLD
Download your favorites, print your holiday cards, frame a few for Grandma, & have these people you love so much beautifully captured just as they are right now.
Ready to book?
one date only.
VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
This my only studio session offering of the year, so once the time slots are gone, they're gone.
You're probably wondering...
 
Is the background WHITE or GREEN?
That's entirely up to you. We can do either one for your session!
What to wear?
I encourage you to lean into the holidays here!
Holiday pajamas? YES. Matching, coordinated, delightfully ridiculous, we're here for it.
Or keep it classic with whites, creams, soft neutrals, black, and simple RED touches. Think crisp, clean, cozy, and festive without needing to look overly “Christmas.”
And if your kids want to wear the pajamas but you don't? Also yes. There are no matching-family-pajama requirements at this studio but there is only 25 min so please don't try to squeeze in outfit changes.
How many people can we bring?
These sessions are designed for immediate families up to 6 people tops, and that's really squishing in! If you have a larger extended-family group, get in touch and we'll talk about a different option that gives everyone enough room.
Can we do different combinations of people?
Absolutely. We can capture the whole family together as well as individual portraits. You might be surprised how much we can pack in to 25 minutes!
What if we want more than three photos?
Your private gallery is designed to offer you additional purchases once you chose your top 3. You can add on just one more ($25), five more ($75), or download the complete gallery at full resolution ($125).
What if my kids are wild?
Then they're probably normal.
I'm a mom of 4. You do not need to arrive with perfectly behaved children. But please do tell them what to expect before the session and try to get them excited about how much fun it will be!
I'll direct the session, keep things moving, and work with whatever your particular brand of chaos brings to the studio! (& may bribe them with candy canes)
 
Like what you see? There's more.
Holiday portraits are just one little corner of what I photograph.
 
 
Say hi to sam.
 
I also offer in-home family photojournalism and wedding photography. If you're like to just say hi or have another project in mind, please reach out to me