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TAMPA, Fla. - AstroBug -- Captured by Mallary, the studio of award-winning Tampa photographer Mallary Denson, has opened booking for its 2026 holiday mini sessions. Families looking for a Tampa Christmas photographer can reserve a 20-minute session on one of two new styled sets between November 7 and December 5, with edited photos delivered in time for holiday cards and gifts.

This year the studio is offering only seven mini days, spread across two sets that are both new for 2026:

• A White Christmas – a studio set in New Tampa with snow-dusted evergreens, glowing lanterns and a winter archway. Dates: November 14, 15 and 22, and December 5.
• Christmas by the River – an outdoor golden-hour set at the UT Riverfront, with a flocked tree, wrapped gifts and cozy blankets set against the river and the Tampa skyline. Dates: November 7, 8 and 21.

Each mini session is $225 and includes 20 minutes on set for up to seven people, plus three hand-edited favorite images delivered within about two weeks. A 50% deposit reserves a time slot, with the balance due 24 hours before the session. Families who want more images or outfit changes can instead book a full 60-minute Holiday Portraits session on the studio's red holiday set, which has no group size limit.

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To help clients plan, each set comes with its own wardrobe palette. The White Christmas set pairs well with ivory, champagne, evergreen, burgundy and black, while Christmas by the River suits cream, deep red, evergreen, camel and charcoal in cozy knits and plaid.

After the session, clients can add extra edited images, custom printed holiday cards, keepsake ornaments or a full gallery through their client portal.

Captured by Mallary holds a 5.0 rating across 143 Google reviews, and many families return for holiday minis year after year. Mallary is among the most-reviewed Tampa photographers and serves 19 cities across Tampa Bay, from St. Pete to Lakeland.

Booking for 2026 Christmas mini sessions is open now online, and the sets sell out every year. For questions, call or text 813-553-1699.

About Captured by Mallary

Captured by Mallary is an award-winning, Black woman-owned photography studio in Tampa, Florida, led by photographer Mallary Denson. The studio specializes in maternity, family, engagement, senior, graduation, birthday and holiday portraits, with fully guided sessions and a private gallery edited and retouched by Mallary. Learn more at capturedbymallary.com.

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