Upcoming Events


Pancakes & Portraits: The Santa Brunch Experience at Big Grove Tavern
Nov
24

Pancakes & Portraits: The Santa Brunch Experience at Big Grove Tavern

Get ready for a magical Sunday on November 24th at Big Grove Tavern in downtown Champaign!

What's Included: A delicious brunch buffet for the whole family. A festive, professional portrait session with Santa and Pixels by Emily.

There will be 3 seatings for brunch: 9:30am, 11:15am, 1pm

Brunch pricing: $25 for adults, $12 for kids 6 and under. Portrait package must be purchased separately.

Please note that BOTH brunch AND a photo package must be purchased to join in on the fun! Reservations are required.

This is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season, so don’t miss out!

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Santa’s Christmas Parlor: A Nostalgic Portrait Experience
Nov
23

Santa’s Christmas Parlor: A Nostalgic Portrait Experience

This holiday season, create lasting memories with fine art portraits of your child(ren) spending time with the one and only Santa Claus! During this private 10-minute session, children will have the opportunity to:

Share their heartfelt wish lists
Discover their name on Santa's Nice List
Receive a special gift from the Big Man himself

Capture the joy of the season with a nostalgic portrait experience that you and your family will cherish for years to come!

Event Highlights:

Meet Santa in a festive, whimsical setting
Stunning professional portraits of your child(ren) and Santa
Enjoy holiday treats and activities while you wait
Reservations and package purchase are required to attend.
Bring your holiday spirit and let's make this Christmas unforgettable! We can’t wait to see you there!

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Merry Moments November Mini Sessions
Nov
9

Merry Moments November Mini Sessions

Pixels is excited to announce our 2024 Merry Moments Mini Sessions! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 20 and November 9, with half-hour sessions available from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Since our studio is currently transformed into a winter wonderland for the Magical Santa Experience, we’re excited to partner with Yellow & Co. Events, who will be hosting us in their stunning new event space.

Each session is designed for one nuclear family and will be captured by Pixels' talented associate photographers, Staci Britten and Taylor Hobbs, under the creative direction of Emily Donohoe.

The registration fee of $395 includes a 20-minute session, 4 digital images (printable up to 8x10), and a print release.

You’ll also have the chance to order additional prints and digital files when your online gallery becomes available, with an expected turnaround time of 2-3 weeks.

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Merry Moments October Mini Sessions
Oct
20

Merry Moments October Mini Sessions

Pixels is excited to announce our 2024 Merry Moments Mini Sessions! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 20 and November 9, with half-hour sessions available from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Since our studio is currently transformed into a winter wonderland for the Magical Santa Experience, we’re excited to partner with Yellow & Co. Events, who will be hosting us in their stunning new event space.

Each session is designed for one nuclear family and will be captured by Pixels' talented associate photographers, Staci Britten and Taylor Hobbs, under the creative direction of Emily Donohoe.

The registration fee of $395 includes a 20-minute session, 4 digital images (printable up to 8x10), and a print release.

You’ll also have the chance to order additional prints and digital files when your online gallery becomes available, with an expected turnaround time of 2-3 weeks.

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