SUGAR + SPICE
 
STUDIO-LIT FAMILY PHOTOS IN DOWNTOWN SANDPOINT
2026 Holiday Portraits
Forget watching the forecast, crossing your fingers for decent fall weather for family photos.
This year, come inside.
Two dates. Two sets.
One easy way to knock family photos off your list.
 
 
Sugar portraits
A fresh white backdrop with just the right touch of Christmas magic for timeless holiday portraits that will look just as good on your walls as they do on this year's cards. (Make for cute ornaments too!)
 
Sunday, November 22nd
 
Spice portraits
A handmade, one-of-a-kind set with moody jewel tones, cozy textures, and plenty of personality with paper chains. Perfect for fresh fall portraits of the whole family, just the kids, or both.
 
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18TH
 
 
What's Included
 
These 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 date and 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?
TWO SETS. TWO DATES.
VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
These are seasonal studio sessions, so once the time slots are gone, they're gone.
Choose your set and time.
You're probably wondering...
 
What to wear for SUGAR?
You can absolutely 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. Just book Spice too for another look
What to wear for SPICE?
Think moody jewel tones, warm neutrals, layers, and texture.
Deep greens, burgundy, rust, mustard, navy, plum, brown, cream and charcoal all play beautifully against this set. Think sweaters, corduroy, velvet, denim, knits, layers, and pieces with a little visual interest.
You don't need to match. In fact, please DON'T. Aim for coordinated, not identical, and mix in different textures and tones so everyone feels like themselves while the whole family still looks great together.
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