Christmas Mini Sessions with Shelley Schaffer Photography at Aperture Studio in Denver

Picture this. Exposed brick. Tall windows. Late-morning sun spilling across hardwood floors. A flocked Christmas tree twinkling in the corner, and a four-poster bed that looks like it’s waiting for someone to wake up and race downstairs.

That’s the set for our Christmas mini sessions at Aperture Studio in Denver. And it is SO cozy.

Why Aperture Studio for Christmas Mini Sessions?

REAL TALK: light makes or breaks a portrait. Aperture Studio has big, gorgeous windows that flood the room with soft, warm light, the kind that makes skin glow and kids look like they stepped out of a storybook.

Add the exposed brick and original wood floors, and you get a space with real character. Not a backdrop. Not a green screen. A room with soul.

What the Christmas Set Looks Like

This set IS:

• A dark wood four-poster bed wrapped in cedar garland and red berries
• Crisp white bedding, block-print pillows and a red velvet throw pillow
• A flocked tree dripping in red, gold and vintage-glass ornaments
• A gallery wall of gold frames above a garland-draped shelf of old books, a little clock house and a velvet nutcracker
• A fringed lamp, a red rotary phone, a wooden rocking horse and one very dapper teddy bear in a plaid vest

This set ISN’T:

• Loud
• Plastic
• Trying too hard

It feels like Christmas morning at your grandmother’s house, if your grandmother had impeccable taste and a really good antique dealer. Kids can snuggle into the bed, read a Christmas book, or pretend to put an ornament on the tree.

Where Is Aperture Studio Located?

Aperture Studio is at 1201 Santa Fe Dr., Suite E, Denver, CO 80204, right on Santa Fe Drive.

There is ample free parking on the street.

Is Aperture Studio Good for Toddlers and Young Kids?

Yes, and here’s why. The set is a bedroom, which is basically a toddler’s natural habitat. There’s a bed to climb on, a bear to hug and plenty of cozy spots to settle in.

Ten minutes moves fast, so I keep things playful and low-pressure. Wiggles welcome. Giggles encouraged. Nobody has to sit still and say cheese.

Rain or Shine? What Happens if the Weather Is Bad?

Good news: we’re 100% indoors. Snow, wind, a surprise Denver cold snap? Doesn’t matter. Bundle up for the walk in, then peel off the coats and step into Christmas morning.

Book Your Christmas Mini Session with Shelley Schaffer Photography at Aperture Studio

One day. One cozy room. A handful of 10-minute spots.

Christmas mini sessions in Denver are Saturday, November 28, 2026. Your $199 session fee reserves your time and includes 5 digital images with printing rights.

Reserve your Christmas mini session → BOOK HERE

Wondering what to wear? Check out this blog post → What to wear for Christmas Mini’s in Denver