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Up to 2 small pets or 1 large dog, leashed or held off camera. A $50 cleaning fee applies if there's an accident on set.
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This year's sets
Red Velvet and Cream & Evergreen, photographed this season in the Poway studio.
The two sets
Both sets are revealed October 22. You can book your time now. Here's the look and what to wear for each.
Set Editorial · couples or solo
Red Velvet
Reveal Oct 22
Deep red velvet, a wall of wrapped gifts and one warm spotlight. Warm and dramatic.
Best outfits
- Red on red: velvet, satin or tulle in any shade of red
- Or black: a corset, slip dress or sequins pop against the red
- Long gown with a slit, or something short and sparkly
- Partners: all black, a black suit or a black knit
- Gold jewelry, and heels in red, gold or nude
- Makeup can go bold: red lip, warm bronze
Please skip
White, pastels, prints and logos.
Traditional Family · up to 5 + pets
Cream & Evergreen
Reveal Oct 22
A bright white set with evergreen trees, twinkle lights and wrapped gifts. Soft, cozy and bright.
Best outfits
- Mom: cream or ivory knit, a sweater dress, or wide-leg pants or a flowy skirt
- Dad: camel or oatmeal henley or sweater, with cream or khaki pants
- Kids: knit sets in camel, oatmeal or beige; little ones in a cream romper
- White socks or bare feet
- Same colors, not matching: mix shades so everyone blends
Please skip
Red, green and bright colors, black or navy, logos, character pajamas, and anything shiny.
Pet policy
- Up to 2 small pets or 1 large dog per session, and they don't count toward your 5 people
- Check “We're bringing a pet” when you book so I can plan the set
- Pets stay on a leash or in someone's arms when they're not in the photo
- Walk them before you arrive, and bring treats or a favorite toy
- Please leave pets at home if they're anxious or not friendly with strangers
- A $50 cleaning fee applies if there's an accident or damage on set