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🎄 Calgary Christmas 2026

Christmas Photo Sessions
in Calgary 2026

“Capture the Magic of the Holidays.”

This Christmas, choose between two magical experiences, each designed to create beautiful memories your family will treasure.

Santa Claus reads a storybook to a family in matching holiday pajamas beside a glowing Christmas tree and wrapped gifts in a rustic indoor setting.
Only 5 Santa spotsOnly 12 Mini spots

Two Ways to Celebrate

Choose Your Experience

A red and green keepsake box holding a newborn photo nestled on a wooden table before a glowing Christmas tree with red and gold ornaments.Only 5 spots

The Santa Experience

Private, unhurried holiday magic with Santa

$1,290regular $2,080

  • Nov 4 – Nov 21 · by custom appointment
  • Up to 60 minutes
  • Private stories, games and cookies with Santa
  • 10 matted prints in a custom folio box, plus the matching digital images
  • Grandparents included free
  • Optional upgrade: 25 images in a Luxury Album
Smiling girl in reindeer headband holds baby sister in white dress on plaid blanket amid sparkling holiday lights, gifts, and Christmas tree.Only 12 spots

Christmas Mini Sessions

Quick, festive and perfect for holiday cards

$390

  • Nov 13 and 14 only
  • 20 minutes
  • 3 high-resolution digital images
  • Same-day photo selection
  • Christmas backdrop — NO Santa
  • Parents and children (5 months+)

Behind the Scenes

Watch the magic from last year’s sessions

Behind the scenes · Christmas photo sessions at Amanda Dams Photography

The Gallery

Christmas magic from past years

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“Professional and sincere. Best photo shoot ever! We brought the dog as we could not find care that day and without missing a beat Amanda included him in our Christmas shoot. The pictures and cards exceeded our expectations! We will use her for all photo shoots moving forward!”

— Loreal R. · 2025 Christmas client

Fresh for 2026

Mini Session Backdrop 2026

A brand-new Christmas set designed for this season only. NO Santa. Every Mini Session includes same-day photo selection, so your holiday cards are ready early.

Mini sessions · Nov 13 and 14 only · NO Santa

Spots Are Limited

Book Your Santa Experience

Only 5 spots are available this season — two simple steps and the magic is yours:

  1. 1

    Complete payment

    Pay online through our secure Square checkout to reserve your spot.

  2. 2

    Amanda gets in touch

    After payment, Amanda contacts you to schedule a custom date between Nov 4 and Nov 21.

Book the Santa Experience — $1,290

Payment is completed securely on Square; your booking is confirmed the moment Amanda schedules your custom date. Grandparents and the Luxury Album upgrade can be arranged at your session.

12 Spots Only

Book Your Christmas Mini Session(NO Santa*)

Choose your 20-minute time slot on the scheduler below. Your spot is confirmed after payment. Nov 13 and 14 only.

Prefer to book by phone? Call(587) 327-9995.

Good to Know

Christmas session questions, answered

How many images do I receive?

The Santa Experience includes 10 matted prints in a folio box with the matching digital images. The Mini Session includes 3 digital images. With both, you can purchase additional images and print products.

Where will the session be held?

At Amanda Dams' studio in Calgary, AB: 822 11 Ave SW #203, Calgary AB T2R 0E5.

When should we arrive?

For the Mini Session, arrive 10 minutes early and wait in your car until your appointment time. Sessions are booked back-to-back, so arriving more than 5 minutes late results in a canceled session, with no rescheduling or refund.

How long is the session?

The Santa Experience lasts up to 60 minutes, and Mini Sessions up to 20 minutes.

How do we select our photos?

Right after the shoot, you sit down with Amanda and select the best photos.

When do I receive the photos?

Editing takes up to 2 weeks after selection, which leaves time to download and order prints before Christmas. Single images can't be delivered before the full gallery is finished.

Can I bring grandparents or additional family?

Grandparents are included free in the Santa Experience. Other family members (cousins, etc.) must book a separate spot. Mini Sessions are for parents and children only, so grandparents must book a separate spot, though you can still take photos together if the appointments are back to back.

What should my family wear?

After booking, Amanda sends details on how to prepare and what to wear.

How to book?

Use the booking links above or call (587) 327-9995. Your booking is complete only after payment. Questions can go to contact@amandadamsphotography.com.

Cancellation policy

Session payment is non-refundable. If you cancel at least 72 hours before the session, the payment can be applied toward a future session.

Christmas 2026

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