If you're looking for something unique for your holiday photos.....you sure did come to the right place! NOBODY does this like we do. Every year we build a variety of scenes from scratch. No fake backdrops. No Photoshop. All handmade, real scenes! Many of our scenes are also interactive! And guess what?!?! You can use as many scenes as you'd like during your 30min session! We promise you've never experienced anything like this so get ready to be AMAZED when you walk through the doors!
BOOK YOUR 2026 XMAS MINI SESSION NOW!
Our 2026 Holiday Mini sessions will take place during TWO time frames:
October 24th - November 1st
**Guaranteed turn-around by November 23rd
November 21st & 22nd
**Guaranteed turn-around by December 4th
We have FIVE full size family scenes this year! (Scroll down to see them all!)
USE UNLIMITED SCENES DURING YOUR 30MIN SESSION!
EACH SESSION INCLUDES 6 RETOUCHED IMAGES OF YOUR CHOICE
(These images are delivered as a digital download from your personal gallery!)
2026 INVESTMENT
$275 weekdays
$300 weekends
- *$200 DEPOSIT REQUIRED TO OFFICIALLY RESERVE YOUR SPOT.
- *REMAINING BALANCE IS DUE AT YOUR SESSION.
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*YOUR SPOT WILL NOT BE HELD WITHOUT A DEPOSIT!
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OUR 2026 SCENES......
The Magic Of Christmas
Step into a rich, timeless Christmas setting filled with luxurious velvet, glowing lights, a beautifully decorated tree and vintage-inspired details. Deep jewel tones, warm candlelight and classic furnishings give this scene an elegant, old-world Christmas feel that's beautiful for children, couples and the entire family.
Recommended Outfit Colors: Cream, ivory, burgundy, wine, forest or emerald green, camel, chocolate brown, black and touches of gold. Velvet, satin, cozy knits, classic dresses and tailored looks will photograph beautifully.
A Little Contrast Goes a Long Way! Because this scene is intentionally dark and moody, consider incorporating some lighter tones such as cream, ivory, camel or gold—especially for larger families. If everyone wears very dark colors, they may blend into the rich background. Coordinating colors and textures will photograph better than everyone wearing identical outfits.
Please Avoid: Neon or very bright colors, large logos and overly busy patterns. I would also avoid dressing the entire family in solid black or very dark green, since those colors can disappear into the darker areas of the set.
Christmas Wishes & Carousel Dreams
Step into a magical Christmas village complete with a vintage carousel horse, North Pole details, beautifully wrapped presents, glowing lanterns and freshly fallen snow. This warm, whimsical scene is perfect for everything from classic holiday portraits to playful moments riding the carousel, delivering presents and making a little Christmas magic!
Recommended Outfit Colors: Red, burgundy, forest green, cream, ivory, camel, brown, gold and classic Christmas plaids. Dressy holiday outfits, velvet, cozy knits and vintage-inspired looks will photograph beautifully.
Please Avoid: Neon or overly bright colors and very busy patterns that may compete with the scene.
Winter Reflections
Step into a dreamy winter wonderland filled with snow-covered trees, glowing lanterns, vintage skis, sleds and ice skates surrounding a magical reflective frozen pond. This soft, storybook scene is perfect for cozy portraits and playful winter moments, with beautiful reflections adding an extra touch of magic!
Recommended Outfit Colors: Cream, ivory, white, dusty or icy blue, navy, soft gray, camel and touches of burgundy or deep red. Cozy knits, sweaters, winter dresses and classic vintage-inspired clothing will photograph beautifully.
Bring Layers & Accessories! Scarves, knit hats, mittens, cozy sweaters and other winter accessories are encouraged! Adding and removing a few simple layers throughout the session is an easy way to create variety and give you several different looks without needing a full outfit change.
All is Calm, All is Bright
Soft, simple and beautifully understated, this organic Christmas scene is filled with hand-draped canvas, living evergreen trees, natural textures, paper stars and rustic details. Its warm neutral palette creates a peaceful, timeless setting that's perfect for cozy family portraits, sweet childhood moments and couples alike.
Recommended Outfit Colors: Cream, ivory, oatmeal, beige, taupe, camel, warm brown, chocolate, muted olive, forest green and charcoal. Soft earth tones and natural fabrics such as knits, linen, corduroy and textured sweaters photograph beautifully in this scene.
Think Natural & Layered: This set is all about texture! Cozy sweaters, sweater dresses, boots, layered neutrals and subtle tonal variations work especially well. Rather than everyone wearing the exact same color, mix several complementary neutral and earthy shades for a relaxed, coordinated look.
Please Avoid: Bright primary colors, neon, bold holiday red, shiny metallics and very busy patterns. This scene photographs best when the clothing stays within its soft, natural, earthy palette.
Nightmare Before Christmas
You’ve been asking for me to do this scene for YEARS now, and it’s finally here! Step into Halloween Town for a spooky, whimsical adventure inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. With a glowing moon, crooked graveyard, jack-o’-lanterns, tombstones, cobwebs, eerie trees and colorful Halloween glow, this interactive scene is made for so much more than simply smiling at the camera!
Kids can explore the graveyard, brew a spooky potion, read a creepy story, make flashlight monster faces and more!
And because our Christmas Minis are starting early this year, we’ll actually be photographing ON HALLOWEEN! Kids are encouraged to come dressed in costume and bring their trick-or-treat bags. I’ll have candy waiting for all of my little trick-or-treaters!
Not coming on Halloween? Costumes are still welcome ANY day!
Suggested Outfit Colors: Black, deep purple, red, charcoal gray, dark green, orange and black-and-white stripes all work beautifully. Jewel tones also photograph especially well against the dramatic black, purple, blue and orange background.
Costumes Encouraged! Halloween costumes are PERFECT for this set—especially witches, skeletons, vampires, ghosts and, of course, Nightmare Before Christmas-inspired looks. Bring your trick-or-treat bag, witch hat, cape or other favorite accessories to make the session even more fun.
XMAS MINI SESSION Q&A
1. When are the 2025 Xmas mini sessions?
These sessions will be held on the following dates:
October 24th - November 1st and November 21st & 22nd (times vary day to day)
2. Where are the Holiday sessions located?
LOCATION: Stacy Smith Studios 4 Warren Ave North Providence. Below is a photo of the entrance. Please park out front, come in that door and up the stairs to the lobby area where you can wait to be called in for your turn.
*** Please make sure your navigation takes you to NORTH Providence. Not EAST Providence. This has happened before!
3. How many people does the session fee cover?
The fee is for up to 5ppl. Additional people are $25/each. No splitting sessions. Pets are welcome free of charge as long as they are well behaved, friendly and house broken. Keep in mind other people may be coming in and out with their pets as well.
4. What if I am late or have to cancel my session?
If you are late and we have someone after you your session will be cut short. Refunds are only given if the studio needs to cancel your session. If you cancel you lose your deposit. You may schedule based on availability.
5. When will I receive my gallery and how long does it take to receive my final images?
Galleries are delivered via email within 5 days Be sure to save “stacy@stacysmithstudios.com” in your contacts so our email doesn’t end up in your spam. You will choose your favorite images to be retouched. Guaranteed turn around by THANKSGIVING!
6. How many photos do I get?
These sessions come with 6 retouched images of your choice. You will be emailed instructions on how to download them right onto your own computer from your gallery. They are high-res and logo free. You do NOT get to keep the unedited images.
7. Can I buy more images?
Yes, additional images may be purchased. Individuals are $25/each or you can get 5 for $100, 10 for $150 or 15+ for $10/each.
8. What if my kids don’t cooperate?
We do NOT issue refunds for uncooperative children. We will do what we can with the time we have to get them to smile or perhaps give them an activity to do within the set that will result in good photos. Face-swapping in photoshop is available at an additional charge but this cannot be guaranteed and may require a longer turn around time. If we have absolutely NO LUCK with your kid(s) during your session I will try to offer you a second session if there are still spots available. If you anticipate your children will be tough please bring things that make them smile that we can use to get their attention and some happy faces!
9. How do I pay my balance?
We ask that you please bring CASH to your session to pay your balance. We will have change on hand. We will also accept Venmo and Zelle. Credit/debit cards will NOT be accepted to pay your balance.
10. Where can I get cards printed?
You can get your photos printed anywhere! We suggest using websites like “Snapfish,” “Mpix,” “Minted” or “Shutterfly.” Walmart and Walgreens are also available but NOT NOT GO TO CVS. Professionally edited photos are not compatible with their software and your cards will come out highly pixelated and grainy.
11. Can we bring more than one outfit?
Yes you may change outfits. We have a dressing room available for this. However, your time will NOT be extended to accommodate outfit changes so don't make them too difficult!
