A Classic Christmas
Three Oaks Manor - Madison Heights, VA
November 8 + December 5, 2026
$700 | 25 Minutes | 10 Images
$375 | 10 minutes | 5 Images
A holiday portrait experience inspired by the opening scenes of the Nutcracker and Christmases of centuries past, when families gathered dressed in their finest, evergreens adorned the rooms, and the evening glowed by candlelight.
Welcome
A Classic Christmas
November 8 + December 5
Step into a little world of light, warmth, and wonder — some stories only shine by candlelight.
25 Minutes | 10 Images
10 Minutes | 5 Images
Christmas portraits with Daydreamer are meant to feel less like a session and more like a gentle pause in the season — soft candlelight flickering through antique glass, evergreen touches tucked around the room, and that unmistakable holiday glow.
You’ll cozy in with your loved ones, laugh, play, and let me capture the quiet moments in between — the real ones that feel like home.
There are only a handful of these stories to be told — limited sessions available, two days only.
Expect sessions after sunset to be mostly or entirely lit by Christmas tree light.
- Sunset November 8 | 5:11PM -
- Sunset December 5 | 4:58 PM -
4:00–5:00 PM — Bright and Clear to Golden Glow
This hour begins in natural light and moves toward the golden glow of sunset, or swinter blue with cloud cover. The classically lit sessions.
5:00–6:00 PM — Golden Glow to Winter Blue
This hour starts with the soft glow of the evening. If the sunset shows off, this hour continues with a colorful sky and moves into blue hour. The light at this hour depends heavily on the weather. If there are deep clouds, sessions will switch into Night Before Christmas Magic early.
6:00–7:00 PM — Night Before Christmas Magic
This time feels different — quieter, cozier, full of that almost-Christmas-Eve excitement. The sky deepens, the colors soften, and everything settles into a dreamy, storybook calm. It’s perfect for couples and families who love that “curl-up-before-bedtime” kind of magic: deeper tones, twinkle lights, and images that feel like a page from a winter tale.
No matter which time you choose, the light will be beautiful — see below for examples. Or reach out for guidance.
Wait, how do I pick?
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A full contact sheet style gallery means you get to see every little holiday-filled moment, each image hand-edited and ready for print.
Choose your story:
Immersive Experience
25 Minutes | 10 images | $700
A twenty five minute victorian Christmas storytelling portrait experience. Cuddle by the trees, read a story, hang ornaments, and more, with plenty of time to enjoy yourselves and the atmosphere. I'll be there to gently guide as needed, while you exist in a real life vintage Christmas story.
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During the experience, families will select a Victorian-inspired glass ornament from the tree to take home. An heirloom keepsake, carefully packaged to become part of your family's traditions for years to come.
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Step into a Christmas story, enjoy soft Christmas music, cookies, write a letter to Santa on vintage style paper, and interact with the props in the venue.
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Explore a full gallery of 80+ individually edited photographs.
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Ten image downloads included.
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$20 for each extra image download | $550 for the complete digital gallery
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Easily purchase prints, holiday cards, and wall art with any of your images, directly through your gallery. No digital purchase required.
Portrait Experience
10 Minutes | 5 images | $375
A ten minute victorian Christmas portrait experience. All of the timeless beauty for your holiday portraits, a little less time to soak it all in, a holiday short story.
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Explore a full gallery of 30+ individually edited photographs.
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Five image downloads included.
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$30 for each extra image download | $450 for the complete digital gallery.
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Easily purchase prints, holiday cards, and wall art with any of your images, directly through your gallery. No digital purchase required.
Exact setup at Three Oaks Manor changes every year, but always beautifully styled and full of old world charm.
Full payment required to hold your spot, payment options available at checkout. Payments are non-refundable retainers.
Sessions will happen rain or shine.
Final gallery delivered within 2 weeks | 24 hour sneak peeks
Capturing the Blue Ridge since 2011
Where is it?
It's more than worth a drive to this magical greenhouse in the mountains!
Three Oaks Manor
219 Phyllis Lea Dr
Madison Heights, VA 24572
Most clients drive 30 minutes to 3 hours for a Daydreamer experience.
Use the map here to get your own directions.
Know where you're going? click below to reserve your storybook time.
A living holiday card...
’Twas the first day of Christmas minis and all through the greenhouse,
The shutter was snapping — might as well capture that mouse.
The garlands were hung by the windows with care,
In hopes that sweet families soon would be there.
The ribbons were tied on each gift with delight,
While twinkle lights danced in the soft evening light.
With velvet and sparkle and magic all ’round,
Each moment was ready to truly astound.
✨ Let the story begin…
