November 7–20, 2026

Holiday Mini Sessions

A 20-minute session with a holiday backdrop for $289, including five digital photos and five 6 × 8 prints.

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November 2026 · Studio local time
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7Mini: 10 AM–7 PM
8Mini: 10 AM–7 PM9Mini: 10 AM–7 PM10Mini: 10 AM–7 PM11Mini: 10 AM–7 PM12Mini: 10 AM–7 PM13Mini: 10 AM–7 PM14Mini: 12:30–7 PMSanta: 10 AM–12 PM
15Mini: 10 AM–7 PM16Mini: 4–7 PMSchool: 11 AM–2 PM17Mini: 10 AM–7 PM18Mini: 10 AM–7 PM19Mini: 10 AM–4:30 PMSanta: 5–7 PM20Mini: 12:30–7 PMSanta: 10 AM–12 PM

Mini sessions are in 20-minute blocks. Santa and Back-to-School times are excluded, with a 30-minute gap around Santa sessions. The booking page checks existing appointments.

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August 2026

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This calendar includes MWD Photography events, Homeschooling Fun Club activities, and Craft Fair dates. Calendar blocks show only the event title; choose List or Cards for times and details. Photo sessions shown on a craft-show date take place inside that event. Independent events are separated to avoid scheduling conflicts. Offerings that need a new conflict-free date are listed as “date to be announced” on the community calendar and cannot be booked yet.

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Event Highlights

Dates and availability change by season. Request the event you’re interested in and the studio will confirm current options. The Lombard studio welcomes families from across DuPage County, including Elmhurst, Wheaton and Oak Brook.

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Back-to-School Mini
November 16 · 11 AM–2 PM

Back-to-School Photo Event

Children decorate a school-year picture frame and receive one 4 × 6 portrait photographed during the event for $25.75 per child. Three digital files from the event may be added for $50.47, covering up to three children. Walk-ins are welcome, and a parent or guardian must stay to assist.

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Family portrait for Labor Day Mini Sessions
September 5 & 6 · Event ended

Labor Day Mini Sessions

A relaxed 30-minute portrait session on location at Lilacia Park with five digital files for $406.85. The $406.85 total includes a $154.50 session fee, with appointments from 4:00–6:00 PM both days.

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Child posing for a portrait with Santa
November 14, 20 & 28 and December 4 · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM · November 19 & December 3, 10, 17 · 5:00–7:00 PM

Photos with Santa at the Studio

A 5-minute session with Santa is $65.00 with the Santa photo package, which includes one 6 × 8 print and one digital file to share on Facebook and Instagram. Choose the $175.00 digital package for a 5-minute session with five digital files you select from your personal online gallery. Great for families, the $275.00 family package is a 10-minute session with 15 digital files: a group photo with mom and dad, one of just the kids, and individual photos with Santa. Add three 6 × 8 prints and three matching low-resolution digital files to any package for $95.00; each print can be a different photo. Prints are picked up at the studio at no charge, or mailed to you for $5.00.

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Holiday portrait with Santa
November 21 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Santa Photos at the Holiday Craft Fair

Book a 5-minute Santa portrait: $36.05 for one digital file or $72.10 for three digital files.

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Holiday portrait with Santa
December 6 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Santa Photos at the Winter Makers Market

Book a 5-minute Santa portrait: $36.05 for one digital file or $72.10 for three digital files.

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Child sharing a spring portrait moment with a bunny
March 6 or 13 · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Easter Bunny Photos at the Spring Artisan Show

Choose a preferred 5-minute Easter Bunny portrait time while the show date and venue are finalized: $36.05 for one digital file or $72.10 for three digital files. Venue to be announced.

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Families decorating gingerbread houses and taking holiday photographs with Santa and Mrs. Claus
November 22, 25, 28 & 29 · 2:00–5:00 PM (Nov 25: 11 AM–2 PM)

Gingerbread Workshop with Santa Plus Pizza

Decorate, create, and share a merry afternoon filled with colorful candy, Christmas cheer, and festive family photo moments.

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