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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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Holland Family In Home Christmas Photos

Pixels On Paper Wilkesboro NC Photographers Holland In Home Family Christmas 2019 Photo

This is not a first and it certainly isn’t a first with this gorgeous family. In 2016, we visited the Holland family at their home to shoot Christmas holiday portraits and we were delighted to return this year to repeat the fun.

Holland in home portrait session, 2016

It was wonderful to see parents Kevin and Tram and their three children, Colton, Ava and Sophia. Relaxing and decorating the tree were an easy part of the day. Their home is lovely and we always enjoy this slice of life, documentary style of photo session.

Not only are the kids continuing to grow before our very eyes, the family has added a new puppy to the mix. Seriously? The only thing that can improve upon the beautiful setting, the season and the family is the addition of a little snuggle-bun in the form of a Jack Russell.

Merry Christmas to EVERYONE out there! Ryan and I wish you nothing but joy, health and peace this season.


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 ©2018 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.

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
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Family Christmas Portraits in studio

It is beyond rewarding to decorate your studio, tell everyone you’re ready and have the phone start ringing. And it kept ringing. Every time we opened our doors, there were faces we love grinning back at us.

Here is a selection from two families we snapped recently: the Bynums and the Bells! We love you all!

Pixels On Paper Photographers Bynum Family Christmas 2019 Photo

Two words for the faces below: teeny elves.
Here’s two more: stinking cute.

The Bells are the sweetest couple and we love that they want to have portraits taken as a young duo. [Heads up, people out there who would love holiday portraits: if you want images taken with your pets, best friends, favorite next door neighbors, college roommates, nutty cousins or coworkers – we do not require that you show DNA matches. We don’t care AT ALL! Just show up and we’ll create a Christmas memory for you.]

Pixels On Paper Photographers Bell Family Christmas 2019 Photo
Pixels On Paper Photographers Bell Family Christmas 2019 Photo
Pixels On Paper Photographers Bell Family Christmas 2019 Photo
Pixels On Paper Photographers Bell Family Christmas 2019 Photo
Pixels On Paper Photographers Bell Family Christmas 2019 Photo

I look at the images from both shoots and see perfect Christmas cards, frameable images and great gifts. All these folks did was pick out a festive outfit and show up. The rest was a cool holiday breeze.


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 ©2018 Pixels On Paper. Do not copy, crop, or remove watermark.

Christmas Portrait Sessions 2019

Whether at home or in our studio, we’re still booking portrait sessions for the holiday season. If you want to come to our already decorated and glorious portrait studio, please be in touch!

Minick Family Christmas Photos 2019 by Pixels On Paper Photographers

We change it up every year, but the organization and ease on you is the same! You’ll be cozy and won’t have to do a thing at your own home.

Holland Christmas 2017

If you want to have your portraits for the holidays taken at your home, we can make that happen too and it’s NOT as huge a deal as you might imagine. Just call and ask us about dates and times that are still available. The setting can be tidy and a bit more formal….

The Pierce Family
The Hollands at home
Pixels On Paper Photography Spillman Family Christmas In Home Portrait Photos

…. or you can relax at home and just be together in your space, doing your thing. The only exception is that you don’t have to be behind the camera. You can read books, decorate or have an all out free for all. We don’t judge. We just capture!

Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro NC photographers Andrews Family Christmas In Home Portrait Photos
Pixels On Paper Photography Wilkesboro NC photographers Andrews Family Christmas In Home Portrait Photos
Pixels On Paper Photography Spillman Family Christmas In Home Portrait Photos

As time runs out for all of us this season, be in touch before it’s too late and we’ll do our best to accommodate your tribe! Can’t wait to hear from you.

For more, here’s our reasoning behind this season’s portrait offerings and pricing!


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.