GIVE THEM YOU FOR CHRISTMAS
Your kids don’t need another thing.
They need photographs of the woman they love.
Not twenty years ago.
Not twenty pounds from now.
You.
Now.
This Christmas, give them something nobody else can.
You!
Christmas Portrait Experiences must be photographed by October 30 to guarantee Christmas delivery.
I know what you're thinking.
I need to lose some weight first.
I'm terrible in photographs.
I wouldn't know what to wear.
I wouldn't know what to do with my hands.
Maybe next year.
Here’s the good news:
You don’t have to be ready.
You don’t need to know how to pose. You don’t need to arrive feeling confident. You don't need a closet full of beautiful clothes.
And you definitely don't need to change your body before you're worthy of being photographed.
You just have to show up.
I’ll take care of the rest.
You made sure everyone else was in the photographs.
You took the pictures at Christmas.
You remembered the birthdays.
You documented the vacations, graduations, weddings and ordinary Sunday afternoons.
You made sure your children were there.
Your grandchildren.
Your husband.
Your family.
But how many beautiful photographs do they have of you?
Not the woman you were twenty years ago.
Not the woman you're planning to become someday.
The woman they love right now.
This Christmas, make sure she's in the photographs too.
For once, let somebody else take care of everything.
Now imagine Christmas morning.
There's a beautiful box under the tree.
Your children or grandchildren open it.
And there you are.
Not another sweater.
Not another gift card.
Not another thing they'll eventually replace or give away.
You.
The woman who spent all those years making sure everyone else was remembered.
This time, you made sure you were there too.
Your Fierce, Fabulous & Fascinating portrait experience begins long before I pick up my camera.
We'll plan your experience together, including wardrobe, styling and how you want to be photographed.
On your portrait day, you'll be taken care of from beginning to end.
You’ll enjoy:
A personal planning and wardrobe consultation
Professional hair and makeup
Approximately 5–7 different looks
Complete posing and expression guidance
Professional retouching that still looks like you
A beautiful Reveal Box with your chosen matted portraits
Matching digital images
But I wouldn't stop there.
Because this isn't a day of standing stiffly in front of a backdrop and trying to remember how to smile.
We’re going to have fun.
We'll play with clothes. We'll create different sides of you. We'll laugh. And I'll guide you through every single photograph.
You are not responsible for being photogenic.
That's my job.
And when we're finished? We open the wine.
After we finish photographing, we'll sit down together with a beautiful charcuterie board and a glass of wine.
Then we'll go through what we created.
Together.
No going home and staring at hundreds of photographs by yourself.
No wondering which ones look best.
I'll help you choose the portraits you absolutely love and decide how you want to enjoy them.
From the first conversation to the last glass of wine, you're taken care of.
Choose what you love after you see it.
Your portrait experience fee is $600.
And 100% of your $600 is applied toward the portrait collection you choose.
You don't need to decide what you want to own before we create it.
First, we'll create photographs you love.
Then you decide.
8 Portraits — $2,000
Eight beautifully matted 8×10 portraits presented in a Reveal Box, with matching digital images.
15 Portraits — $3,000
Fifteen beautifully matted 8×10 portraits presented in a Reveal Box, with matching digital images.
30 Portraits — $4,000
Thirty beautifully matted portraits presented in an upgraded 11×14 Reveal Box, with matching digital images.
Your $600 portrait experience fee is applied toward whichever collection you choose.
And your story doesn't end at Christmas.
When you become part of Fierce, Fabulous & Fascinating, you're joining a project celebrating women exactly where they are in their lives.
You'll be featured in the annual Fierce, Fabulous & Fascinating magazine with your story and portraits.
You'll also be invited to our annual FFF Gala in March, where one of your portraits will be displayed as a stunning 20×30 wall portrait.
And after the Gala?
It comes home with you.
There is something powerful about seeing yourself that way.
Not tiny on your phone.
Not standing behind everyone else.
Twenty by thirty inches of YOU.
“Lorraine, you are truly a genius in your craft! My experience working with you was nothing short of amazing. Your patience and ability to make me feel comfortable allowed me to fully express myself. The creativity and ideas you brought to the table were outstanding. I absolutely love the photos you captured; they perfectly aligned with my website rebranding. I will definitely refer my friends to you, confident that they’ll be in safe hands. Thank you for everything.”
— Grace
“I made the decision to have a photo session as a gift for my husband, not realizing it was a bigger gift for me! Lorraine and her helper were amazing to work with and made me so comfortable.
I walked away from the session with more self confidence and self acceptance than I’ve ever had. I feel beautiful so much more often than I ever thought I would. Best self therapy you could buy!”— Amber
Lorraine is the photographer you book when you want more than “nice photos” you want to feel like yourself in them.
I’m naturally nervous and awkward, and being in front of a camera is about as far from my comfort zone as it gets. The idea of a full day focused on me felt genuinely intimidating. But Lorraine and her team have a calm, confident way of easing those nerves right from the start. They create a relaxed, judgement-free space and without forcing anything give you permission to enjoy the experience.
Lorraine doesn’t just pose you and click a shutter. She coaches in a way that feels human: small adjustments, steady reassurance, and direction that’s clear without being harsh. You’re never left wondering what to do with your hands, where to look, or whether you’re “doing it right.” The result is that you stop performing and start showing up.
Somehow, she pulls out your essence your warmth, strength, and personality and captures it on camera. She also has a gift for gently pushing you past your comfort zone, but in a way that feels safe and empowering, not exposed.
If you want images that look polished and feel authentic, Lorraine delivers.”— Jen
I spent more than 30 years telling other people's stories.
As an award-winning photojournalist, I spent decades photographing people's lives as they happened.
The important moments.
The ordinary moments.
The people who deserved to be remembered.
And after all those years behind a camera, I've learned something:
Women are so often missing from their own stories.
That's why I created Fierce, Fabulous & Fascinating.
Because I don't want you waiting for someday.
Not when you lose the weight.
Not when life slows down.
Not when you finally feel ready.
Now.
I'm Lorraine Hjalte, photographer and owner of Willow Creek Studio & Boutique in Nanton, Alberta.
And I'd love to photograph you.
If these are going under the tree, we need to create them now.
Your portrait experience must be completed by October 30 to guarantee your finished portraits are ready for Christmas.
That gives me the time I need to finish your photographs beautifully and have your artwork prepared without rushing something this important.
October portrait dates are limited.
FAQ
What if I'm not photogenic?
Perfect. You don't need to be. I'll guide you through every pose, expression and movement. Knowing how to photograph you is my responsibility—not yours.
What will I wear?
We'll figure that out together during your planning consultation. We'll talk through what you already own and what will photograph beautifully.
Do I have to decide which collection I want before my portrait day?
No. You'll see your photographs first and choose what you love.
Can I give individual portraits to different family members?
Absolutely. We can talk about who you're gifting to and plan accordingly.
Can my husband/children/family be photographed too?
Absolutely. This experience is centred around you, but your husband, children or family are welcome to join us toward the end of your portrait experience so we can create some beautiful photographs together, too.
When do I need to be photographed?
By October 30 for guaranteed Christmas delivery.