Limited Edition Petite Family Sessions in Columbia, SC
The 2023 Holiday Card Mini Session Event
brought to you exclusively by nicole watford photography
The complete mini session experience for you to update your family photos, order your holiday cards, and even check some gifting off your to-do list… without adding anything extra to your already-full plate.
Embrace a less-stressful holiday season & give yourself more time to enjoy the things that matter.
You love updating your family photos every fall—it’s the perfect way to mark time… & and an easy way to get a nice picture for your annual holiday card.
But even though it *feels* like you’re getting a two-for one, past experience also tells you that all those extra steps add up:
- picking a design you like (and the family photo you’ve selected *actually *fits into…)
- making sure you order enough
- stalking the UPS tracking number as you await their arrival
- finding the time to get the envelopes stuffed & stamped & sent on their merry way
- and let’s not forget getting a few favorites printed for the grandparents… & yourself… & finding a frame for those…
(⬆⬆ Does that make you tired just thinking about it? Me too.)
You're the memory keeper for your family... & you should be *in* the photos, too!
I see you over there, making the special moments happen for your family & lovingly documenting the memories.
You’re the one behind the camera instead of in front of it.
Here’s the thing, though:
One day, all your kids will have is pictures of you...
… And they’re going to want to see you in them!
You’re busy enough with everything else on your plate—and you wish that, just this once, someone else would handle some of it for you.
(I mean, there’s got to be a better way, right? …Bueller?)
Because let’s be honest: those *extra* steps add stress to an already-busy season.
And it always seems like no matter how much you plan ahead…
Or how many good intentions you set…
You still find yourself feeling grumpy, stressed, and even resentful instead of savoring the season like you really want to.
But what if you could:
- Check family photos off your list, AND order your holiday cards… all at the same time?
- Work with someone who helps you feel relaxed & comfortable in front of the camera?
- Know that no matter what mood your kids are in, you’re working with a pro who can handle anything?
- Get beautiful, updated photos of your family that you’ll be excited to gift and display?
… And know that you’ve got a pro taking care of this 
for you… all before your Thanksgiving turkey hits the table?
introducing…
The 2023 Holiday Card Mini Session Event
Saturday, November 4th, 2023
Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
Downtown Columbia, SC
The only complete fall mini session experience in Columbia, SC where you can update your family photos, order holiday cards, & even purchase meaningful photo gifts… without having to do it all yourself.
Rest assured, you’ll have a pro walking you through every step of the process (to help make sure nothing gets pushed to the back burner).
And then, you can sit back & relax, knowing that you’re already WAY ahead of the game for your holiday to-do list!
because you deserve more than just a gallery of digital files…
Here's What the experience includes:
A welcome guide to help you prepare for your session
It’ll help you with everything from from planning outfits & prepping your kids to what to expect on session day
A pre-session questionnaire to get to know your family & what images are most important to you
⬆ This is my “secret sauce” to getting the most out of the time we have together!
A curated selection of holiday cards
Plus, you’ll be able to pre-select your Design so we can be sure to get a photo that will fit *perfectly*
A 20-minute session for your busy family
Quick & easy, with plenty of time to get a variety of images for you to choose from!
all this ⬆⬆, plus:
A personalized reveal session to view your images
So you’ll have a stress-free ordering experience & can avoid decision fatigue while letting a pro guide you through the decision-making process
Stress-free image selection & ordering
So you can check them off your to-do list before your Thanksgiving turkey hits the table
Your two favorite images printed & matted
So you’ll be enjoying your favorites without the extra task of printing & ordering them yourself.
Additional product & digital collections
easily order beautiful print products for your loved ones & make sure you have ALL your favorites!
Plus:
A detailed welcome guide to help you prepare for your session
…
Two of your favorite images printed in an heirloom-quality matted linen folio
so you can enjoy them without having to lift a finger (or swipe a screen)
Same day viewing of your images
Early Booking Bonus
Book your session by Saturday, March 18th & receive an additional image with your folio!
$99 value
Here's how it works...
Reserve your spot
Use the scheduler below to choose an available time spot that works for your family.
Once you’ve paid your session fee and signed the Agreement, your session is officially reserved!
Then, check your inbox for your confirmation email & Mini Session Welcome Guide!
Get ready
Let the planning begin! Your Welcome Guide includes tips & tricks to help you get ready for your session—from planning outfits to preparing your kids.
You’ll also receive a pre-session questionnaire to help me get to know your family & know what images are important to you so I can personalize your experience!
make memories
It’s session day! We’ll have up to 20 minutes of shooting time, so don’t stress if it takes your kids a few minutes to warm up to being in front of the camera.
Then, within a few days, we’ll meet virtually for a reveal session so I can walk you through choosing your favorites, finalizing your products, and ordering any optional upgrades.
"Nicole will always be our go-to for photos."
She is always professional, prepared, and extremely patient with our little ones! I also love that she is able to make all of us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos she takes are precious AND flattering… which may seem silly, but is important to me! She is absolutely wonderful, and she will definitely be our photographer for life!
Mandy Dizes
The Investment
Your Holiday Card Mini Session Experience
- 20 minute session + a personalized reveal session & ordering appointment ($199)
- 25 holiday cards from our curated selection, plus complimentary return address printing ($99 )
- Two matted 5x7 prints, plus the matching digital images ($199 value)
- Additional collections available à la carte
$597 value for only
$295
plus tax
To provide you with the best service and keep product turnaround times fast, only offering 6 spots for these limited edition sessions.
Questions others have asked before booking:
Absolutely! Nicole is an efficient shooter, and we may be finished even sooner than that! We will also have an assistant on-site to help you look through all the different upgrade options after your session.
These petite sessions are intended to be for just one family/ family unit. If you would like to add additional family members (such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins), we recommend booking two back to back session spots, or reaching out to us about scheduling a full, custom session!
Your session fee includes 2 digital images along with your products. Additional print & digital collections are available if you would like to purchase more favorites!
We’ll schedule a virtual reveal session within 48 hours of your session where Nicole will walk you through selecting your favorite images! Once you’ve chosen your favorites (and you’ve completed payment on any upgrade options), we’ll complete a master retouch on each one and deliver your final digital gallery within 10 business days. Then, we’ll place the order for your products!
Nope, not at all! You may have exactly what you need with what’s included in your session fee. Any upgrade options do not need to be finalized until your reveal session when you select your images!
Because holiday cards are time sensitive, and we want to ensure you get them back in a timely manner, all image selections & upgrades must be completed within one week of your session to ensure delivery before Thanksgiving. We’ll share more details about this through the process, so don’t worry… we’ll keep ya informed! 😉
Only the images you choose and purchase after your session will be backed up and stored. We recommend that all decision-making parties be involved in the selection process!
In the event of rain, there is a beautiful covered porch at the Robert Mills House, which is directly across the road from Hampton-Preston, so regardless of the weather, we’ll still be able to have our mini sessions!
The goal for these photos is for them to be cherished by your family for years to come, so please dress your family in what feels the most like you. You can also grab our 5 stress-free style tips guide below to help guide you!
Collection Enhancements
These optional collections will be available for you to purchase during your reveal session after you see your proofing gallery!
Prices are in addition to the session fee.
Collection One
25 additional cards (50 total)
5 additional digital images (7 total)
$295
Collection Two
25 additional cards (50 total)
10 additional digital images (12 total)
matted folio with 2 images
$495
Collection three
50 additional cards (75 total)
10 additional digital images (12 total)
8x10 custom-framed print
$695
Collection four
50 additional cards (75 total)
15 additional digital images (17 total)
5x7 mini linen album
$795
à la carte
25 additional cards ... $99
Additional digital images ... $65 each
Additional digital image + matted print ... $99 each
Custom wall art ... ask Nicole for info!
Reserve Your SEssion
To view availability on mobile or tablet, click the date (11/4) to show available time slots.
Don’t miss your early reservation bonuses!
one extra panel in your image folio + the matching digital image
