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Holiday Portraits 2020

As we await 2021, we’re still relishing the time we were able to create Christmas portraits with our holiday loving clients! We built an outdoor set up with Christmas decorations this year. They came, they smiled and we photographed it. Below are some favorite photos.

Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 York Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 Shumate Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 Minick Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 Shumate Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 York Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 Parsons Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 York Family Christmas Photo
Wilkesboro NC Photographers Pixels On Paper 2020 Shumate Family Christmas Photo

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Pixels On Paper’s 2020 Outdoor Christmas Mini Sessions

Pixels On Paper will be photographing outdoor Christmas Mini Portrait sessions this year. Who’s in?

It’s the MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR, even if 2020 has been, well……. and we’re all a bit disoriented. Find some normalcy by getting in the spirit for Christmas with a portrait session.

WHEN: Saturday, December 12th.
WHERE: We’ve created a Christmas themed backdrop in our outdoor portrait garden.
HOW: We will of course be following all CDC and local protocols with regard to safe distancing during the entirety of the session. We will wear masks, and shoot all images outside. If you have special requests in terms of safety, please let us know.
WHAT: Contact Pixels On Paper to reserve your session and see pricing at the end of the blog.

We have a large backdrop, fully loaded with seasonal decor, plenty of props that will be wiped down between sessions, and even a small (and cute, if I may say so) station for images of your little elves.

Our son Finley got a kick out of it and he lives here, so our hope is that you will make a plan to schedule your session with us as soon as possible. It’s one day only, December 12th!


We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs newborns and families, special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Taraji’s Christmas Portraits

Pixels On Paper Photographers Wilkesboro NC Vazquez Christmas Portrait Photography Photo

I’ll just be still a minute and let you take in the cuteness of this little munchkin. She is proof of Santa and of God. Taraji might possibly be the cutest baby I think we’ve ever photographed and I’ve photographed some real dolls in the last couple of decades.

She and her mom found us through a Google search, but I would be denying my faith if I thought there weren’t other sources in the mix. Theirs is a deeply beautiful story that begins with her birth and rescue. At 5 months, she was calm, cuddly and sweet and Ryan and I agreed that she has a very old soul.

While they were in our studio, we bonded and so loved having them with us. My wish for the year ahead and for years to come is that we can see more of this beautiful girl and watch where the Lord takes her. She is a Christmas blessing.


We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Harrison & Scott Families Christmas Portraits

Pixels On Paper Photographers Harrison Family 2019 Christmas Portrait Photo

The Harrison family – Jamie, Daniel, Henry and Hannah – have been in our lives since 2014. We photographed their wedding in 2015 and watched as their family grew. To say that we adored having them in our studio is an understatement. They were such fun and so easy to be around. It’s amazing to see their kids when I look back at images of them as newlyweds. One minute, you’re capturing a veiled bridal portrait and the next, you’re snuggling their children onto our holiday bench.

In 2017, we captured Hannah’s very first professional portraits. She has only gotten more yummy and cute.

Pixels On Paper Photographers Harrison Family 2019 Christmas Portrait Photo

The Scott’s are long time pals of ours too. Parents Julie and Jamie and kids Cameron and Courtney have been in front of our lens several times. I grew up with Julie and her sister Jenny was my best friend in childhood. I’ve known them for such a long time. It fun in between shots to crack up and catch up with their lives.

Pixels On Paper Photographers Scott Family 2019 Christmas Portrait Photo

Now that the kids are growing up, we love seeing them all together for their holiday portraits. Before long, Cameron and Courtney will be off living lives of their own.


We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Penelope & Flynn’s Christmas Portraits

Pixels On Paper Photographers Parsons Family Christmas 2019 Photo

This Christmas season, we’ve seen a steady stream of revelers in colorful clothing darken our doors and insist on having their portraits taken. We sigh, roll our eyes and then do that thing where we wave ’em in and accommodate their requests. It’s fine. Whatever….

Honestly, the 2019 studio Christmas portrait season has been the blast that it always is, and today we’re showcasing two little elves who escaped their spots on shelves and slid in with the wind before we shut our doors.

Meet little Penelope and Flynn. They are not related, except by the bonds of cuteness.

Both Flynn and Penelope changed the wattage in our studio and brought a surplus of high (read: HIGH!) energy to the mix. But they were both a little camera shy for Ryan. This is another big advantage of having two photographers available at Pixels: when the energy calls for a change, we can make it. When a child or children respond better to one gender over another – no problem. Neither Ryan nor I takes it personally. We’re pros and we’re parents. We get it. I took over and with a little persuading, dancing, and singing, we found our groove.

Merry Christmas, Little Elves out there! Stay Nice! You-Know-Who is watching!


We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States License
All photos are ©2019 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.