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Calgary · Holiday 2026
Holiday Mini Sessions in Calgary
Christmas family portraits in a bright, elegant Calgary studio, with three holiday sets and a limited Santa Jeff experience for little ones.
15 yearsPhotographing families
3,000+Families photographed
5.0Google rating
More than a holiday card
Soft, joyful and made to feel like your family
The winter-white studio brings together flocked trees, champagne ornaments, velvet bows and a little hideaway for children. I will guide every pose, keep children moving and leave room for the cuddles and laughter that make the photographs yours.
100% 5-Star Google ReviewsProfessional photography and attentive, thoughtful service from first hello to final gallery.★★★★★
“Her photos are natural, timeless, and beautifully capture genuine emotions. She is incredibly patient, kind, and professional.”Nathalia Ramiro · Google Review
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“Everyone had so much fun and enjoyed the session. Thank you for capturing another wonderful part of our lives!”Kristina Montesa · Google Review
Studio & Holiday dates
Your Calgary Christmas photo studio.
Sessions are photographed indoors, so Calgary weather never gets a vote. The Yorkville studio is styled, warm and ready before your family arrives.
2026 Holiday season
–Weekdays5 pm – 7:30 pm
Weekends2 pm – 6:30 pm
Choose from the available appointments in the online calendar.
Santa Jeff · Holiday Mini III
2 pm – 6:30 pm · Private sessions of up to 20 minutes, on one exclusive day.
Calgary studio
231 Yorkville Rd SWCalgary, Alberta · Fernanda Bautzer Photography
The 2026 Holiday world
Three Christmas sets. 100% real.
Your session takes place in a fully built Christmas studio, with real trees, furniture and decorations you can touch. No printed backdrops. No digitally added scenery.
Every set is 100% real, from the ornaments to the space your children can explore. Holiday Mini III also includes Santa Jeff, there in person to meet your family.
Scenario 01 · Light & refined
Winter White & Champagne
Snowy trees, champagne ornaments and burgundy velvet bows surround an ivory sofa and a little play tent. A bright setting for quiet cuddles, curious children and your family together.
The little moments, together
Family portraits & playful details
Scenario 02 · Organic & warm
Evergreen & Ivory
Deep evergreen tones, warm ivory furniture and oversized ornaments create a Christmas setting with beautiful contrast for cream, camel and black outfits.
Scenario 03 · Classic & joyful
Classic Red Christmas
Rich red tones, sculptural cream seating, presents and gold details make this the boldest Holiday setting. Beautiful with ivory, black, burgundy and festive pajamas.
Limited Santa Jeff experience
Christmas photos with Santa Jeff
A first hello, a whispered wish or a baby exploring Santa’s sleeve. There is room for each child to warm up, play and share the moment with family.
Choose your experience
Holiday Mini packages & pricing
Choose the number of scenarios and finished photographs that fit your family. Mini I and II allow up to 30 minutes; Mini III with Santa Jeff allows up to 20 minutes for parents and children together.
Outfits are not provided. Please arrive in one outfit per person, chosen and brought by your family. See our outfit suggestions →
Now booking November & December.
October sessions are sold out. November starts at $310 for Mini I and $396 for Mini II; December starts at $396 for Mini I and $450 for Mini II. Prices depend on the date of your session, regardless of when you book. Select your month below; all prices are in CAD, plus GST.
November 21 is reserved exclusively for Santa Jeff sessions. December sessions end on December 12.
Quick & sweet
Holiday Mini I
1Holiday scenario
10Edited photographs
Choose 1: Red, Green or White Classic.
From $310
November 1–30 · except Nov 21 · + GST
- Up to 30 minutes
- 1 outfit per person · bring your own
- Parents & children · immediate family
Sold outOctoberNo dates availableBooking closed
NovemberNov 1–30 · except Nov 21$310View dates ↗DecemberDec 1–12$396View dates ↗Most popular
More variety
Holiday Mini II
2Holiday scenarios
20Edited photographs
Choose 2: Red, Green or White Classic.
From $396
November 1–30 · except Nov 21 · + GST
- Up to 30 minutes
- 1 outfit per person · bring your own
- Parents & children · immediate family
Sold outOctoberNo dates availableBooking closed
NovemberNov 1–30 · except Nov 21$396View dates ↗DecemberDec 1–12$450View dates ↗Signature Santa
Limited experience
Holiday Mini III · Santa Jeff
2Holiday scenarios
20Edited photographs
White Classic & Red, with Santa Jeff.
$720
+ GST
- Up to 20 minutes with Santa Jeff
- Saturday, Nov 21 · 2 pm – 6:30 pm
- 1 outfit per person · bring your own
- Parents & children · immediate family
Due to our agreement with Santa Jeff, full payment is required at booking and is non-refundable.
Discover Mini IIIIncluded with every Holiday session
Keep the complete story or add the people and details that matter to your family.
Full RAW gallery includedUnedited web-resolution photographs · approximately 70–100 KB per photo
+$54Add extended family · groups of up to 8 people
+$54Add pets to your session
+$108Add one outfit change · bring your own clothes
For Holiday Mini I and II, a $50 booking fee plus GST reserves the appointment and is deducted from the package. You can also choose full payment at booking. Selected extras are charged when booking.
Holiday Mini III · The signature Santa experience
They will not be this small at Christmas again.
Meet Santa Jeff: a first-class professional Santa Claus, booked by some of Calgary’s finest photography studios.
Holiday Mini III brings Santa Jeff to the studio in person on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. During your family’s private session, children can talk with him, share their Christmas wishes and settle into a photograph at their own pace. An authentic Santa Claus experience, with the whole family welcome beside him.
Two distinct storiesWhite & Red scenarios
Your own outfitsOne look per person
A finished keepsake20 edited photographs
Your closest peopleParents & children
From booking to final delivery
A simple process, with clear next steps.
You will always know what happens next, when to expect your gallery and how to choose the photographs you want to keep.
Reserve your session
Choose your package, date and time. Your booking payment secures the appointment, and your photography contract is completed online.
Booking payment + contractEnjoy the session
Come ready to be together. Fernanda guides the posing and flow while leaving room for real smiles, play and connection.
At the Calgary studioReceive your proofs
Your private proofing gallery is sent in web resolution so you can comfortably review every photograph from home.
Within 3 daysSee how your gallery works ↓Select your favourites
Heart the images included in your package. Add individual photographs or choose a discounted image bundle when available. Review your choices and submit the selection.
Select, review and submitDownload the final gallery
Your selected photographs are carefully edited and delivered in a private final gallery, ready to download and share.
Within 7 days of submissionComing soon · Sample client gallery
See the complete gallery experience.
The Holiday sample gallery will let families explore the same three views they receive during the process: web-resolution proofs, finished colour photographs and the final black-and-white collection.
View sample gallery · Coming soonOutfit inspiration
What to wear for Christmas photos
Please prepare and bring your own outfits; clothing is not provided by the studio. Use these suggestions to choose pieces your family can comfortably wear again.
The easiest palette: cream, white, ivory, oatmeal, beige, sand and light camel. Mix texture instead of adding more colour. If you want a festive accent, use forest green or burgundy on only one or two people—not everyone.
Four complete directions
Choose the one that feels like your family
Each direction works as a starting point, not a shopping list. Mix pieces you already own and use the palette to keep the final portrait intentional.
Option 01
Warm neutrals
White, cream, beige and camel mixed through knits, cotton, twill and corduroy—cohesive without looking identical.
Option 02
Classic Holiday
Forest green, burgundy, cream and champagne with a little charcoal or black for a classic Christmas look.
Option 03
Relaxed mix
Gray, brown, beige, white, champagne, cream and one fine stripe. Less coordinated, more naturally collected.
Option 04
Black & white
Black trousers, crisp white shirts and simple black or white dresses—the cleanest contrast for the red and green sets.
Option 01 · Warm Neutrals
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Option 01 · Warm Neutrals
Cream, ivory, oatmeal, beige and light camel in soft knits, cotton, twill and corduroy. Explore four outfit ideas for each age group, including pajamas.
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby girls
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby boys
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler girls
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler boys
5–10 years · 4 looks
Girls
5–10 years · 4 looks
Boys
Adults · 4 looks
For her
Adults · 4 looks
For him
Option 02 · Classic Holiday
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Option 02 · Classic Holiday
Forest green, burgundy, cream and champagne with a touch of charcoal or black. Festive, timeless and easy to coordinate without dressing everyone alike.
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby girls
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby boys
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler girls
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler boys
5–10 years · 4 looks
Girls
5–10 years · 4 looks
Boys
Adults · 4 looks
For her
Adults · 4 looks
For him
Option 03 · Relaxed Mix
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Option 03 · Relaxed Mix
Warm gray, brown, beige, white, champagne and cream with one subtle stripe. This direction feels naturally collected and intentionally less coordinated.
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby girls
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby boys
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler girls
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler boys
5–10 years · 4 looks
Girls
5–10 years · 4 looks
Boys
Adults · 4 looks
For her
Adults · 4 looks
For him
Option 04 · Black & White
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Option 04 · Black & White
Black trousers, crisp white shirts, uncomplicated dresses and clean pajamas. The strongest contrast for the evergreen and classic red scenarios.
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby girls
3–18 months · 4 looks
Baby boys
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler girls
2–4 years · 4 looks
Toddler boys
5–10 years · 4 looks
Girls
5–10 years · 4 looks
Boys
Adults · 4 looks
For her
Adults · 4 looks
For him
What to avoid
Let the faces lead.
Bold colours and patterns can draw attention away from your family’s faces. For a softer look, try cream knitwear, an ivory cotton shirt or beige twill trousers.
Blue denim
Cool blue can feel disconnected from the warm sets. Choose beige twill, cream corduroy or tan chinos instead.
Neon colours
Fluorescent tones compete with faces and can reflect colour onto skin. Keep colours warm, soft and muted.
Clashing patterns
Large plaid, stripes and florals together become visually hard. Use one subtle pattern at most across the family.
Logos & graphics
Big words and characters date the portrait and steal focus. Solid colours and texture photograph more timelessly.
Before you book
Calgary Holiday Mini FAQ
Everything you need to plan your family’s Holiday session.
Where are the sessions photographed?+
At Fernanda Bautzer Photography’s studio at 231 Yorkville Rd SW in Calgary. We have our own parking directly in front of the studio, making arrival easy with babies and young children. Sessions take place indoors for comfort in any weather.
When will Holiday Minis take place?+
October sessions are sold out. Holiday Minis are now booking from November 1 through December 12, 2026, on weekdays from 5 pm to 7:30 pm and weekends from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. Available appointments appear in the online booking calendar. Santa Jeff joins us for Holiday Mini III on Saturday, November 21, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
How does monthly Holiday pricing work?+
Prices are based on your session date, not your booking date. October sessions are sold out. November 1–30, excluding November 21: Mini I $310 and Mini II $396. December 1–12: Mini I $396 and Mini II $450. All prices are in CAD, plus GST.
When is Santa Jeff available?+
Santa Jeff is available on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. Holiday Mini III offers private sessions of up to 20 minutes on this exclusive day. Choose an available Santa appointment in the booking calendar.
What is the difference between Mini I, Mini II and Mini III with Santa?+
Holiday Mini I includes one scenario and 10 edited photographs. Holiday Mini II includes two scenarios and 20 edited photographs. Holiday Mini III is a private, child-led experience with Santa Jeff in both the white-and-champagne and classic red environments, with 20 edited photographs. For every package, please arrive in one outfit per person and bring your own clothing.
Can babies and toddlers participate?+
Yes. The session is gently guided around each child’s age and comfort. Babies may be held by a parent or photographed safely with Santa, depending on their needs.
How many people can attend?+
Every package is designed for parents and children in the immediate family. Extended family may be added for $54, for groups of up to eight people.
Can we include a pet?+
Yes. Pets may be added to any Holiday session for $54. Please mention the type and size of your pet when booking so the studio can prepare.
Are outfits provided, and can we change?+
Outfits are not provided. Please prepare and arrive in one outfit per person. See our outfit suggestions for ideas using your own clothes. You may add one outfit change for $108, using a second outfit you bring; the change takes place within the scheduled 30-minute session.
When will we receive the galleries?+
Your private proofing gallery is sent in web resolution within three days of the session. Your edited final gallery is delivered within seven days from the date you submit your favourite selection.
How do we select our favourite photographs?+
Use the heart inside the proofing gallery to mark the photographs included in your package. You may add individual images or choose a discounted image bundle when available. Review your choices, then submit the selection for editing.
What will we receive?+
Every session includes the complete unedited gallery (our “RAW gallery”), delivered as web-resolution photos of approximately 70–100 KB each. You also receive the number of professionally edited photographs listed in your package.
How do booking changes and cancellations work?+
For Holiday Mini I and II, a $50 booking fee reserves the appointment and is deducted from the package. Due to our agreement with Santa Jeff, Holiday Mini III requires full payment at booking and is non-refundable. Any optional extras selected at checkout are charged when you book. Client-requested rescheduling to another month is subject to availability and that month’s package price. Existing reservations retain their agreed terms. Please refer to your photography agreement for the applicable terms.
Available throughout the Holiday season
Add the Holiday set to any session
Any studio session photographed during the Holiday season may add access to one Holiday scenario. It is an easy way to combine your original session with a small seasonal story while the set is available. Santa Jeff is not included in this add-on.
$108+ GST · Holiday set add-on
A short season. A lasting story.
Choose your Holiday date.
Explore the available Holiday appointments and reserve the package that fits your family. Santa Jeff joins us on Saturday, November 21, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm.
Choose your packageNovember Minis · from $310 + GSTCalgary studio · Nov 1 – Dec 12
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