January 28-29 (Quick Take)
Baby It's Cold Outside
Finally, a session to help you remember what you love about winter: the super cute coats, hats and mittens. These photos, captured “close-up”, will show your kiddies bundled up and ready to play.
February 2
Rah, Rah, Rah (Quick Take)
Who do you support? Show us by bringing in clothing, blankets, jerseys or helmets. Whether you are Sioux, Wild, Twins, Red Sox, Vikings, Cowboys, Prowlers, Huskies or any other team; let us capture your team pride in this quick 15 minute session.
February 12
My Valentine (Quick Take)
Sure paper valentines are great, but wouldn’t Grandma love a photo valentine from your child? This session allows you to bring your child in with their cute red and white shirts for this year’s valentines set.
March 4-6
Easter Special
Spring brings new beginnings and new discoveries. Let us capture your children on our classic spring set. Wear light, solid clothes to match our set and we will complete the photograph with our baby lamb.
March 25-26
My Many Faces (1/2 Hour / $30 session fee)
Oh, the many faces our children make when they are little. Everything from happy smiles to the tiny tears, the laughter to the face they make at the sight of peas will be captured in this 30 minute session.
April 8
Bath Tub & Toilet Paper (Quick Take)
Making bath time fun is now our job. We will capture your child enjoying everything the bathroom has to offer, from rubber ducks and shampoo to the never ending rolls of toilet paper. All you need is your baby and a diaper. Your child can’t help but enjoy bath time!
April 15
Fun with Food (Quick Take)
It’s time to let your child do what they really want to do in the kitchen on spaghetti night. Be prepared to get messy with real food and the best part is we clean up! The only ingredient you need to bring is a white t-shirt and jeans.
May 14
Tutu (recommended age for this special is 3-12 months)
What parent doesn’t love to dress up their little girl, especially in a cute tutu? So let your daughter show off her girly side while she enjoys dress up, maybe for the first time.
May 19-20
Coke Special
Vintage is back as we will share with your children what Coca-Cola was like “back when.” From old bottles and crates to coolers and wagons, your children can see and someday appreciate what we once enjoyed. A classic white shirt and blue jeans will help finish this vintage set.
June 4
Laundry Day (Quick Take)
Of course your kids don’t help with the laundry, but now you can pretend they do. Let us help you show them the fun side of laundry day with the clothes line, baskets, clothes pins and much more.
June 7-8
White Sale (1/2 Hour / $30 session fee)
Let us help you make family photos easy this year. If you want something simple and quick, this is the session for you. All photographs will be taken on a simple white background, so anything goes!
July 1
Red, White & Blue (Quick Take)
Keep it simple this 4th of July. This session is a patriotic theme. Come in for a quick session in your red, white and blue clothing (before the BBQ stains).
July 15
Rustic Bath Tub (Quick Take)
The bath tub is cute, but let’s try something new, or should we say old. Let your child enjoy the tub, rustic style. This time our bath tub is now a wash tub and on our barn wood set. This set is complete with a wash board and straw bales.
August 24
Fishing Dock (Quick Take)
What child wouldn’t love the opportunity to fish? Best part is it’s only 15 minutes instead of an all day affair and there are no fish to clean. Dress your child in bib overalls or jeans and a solid color t-shirt for this unique special.
September 2
Back to School (Quick Take)
September brings many changes. For some it’s the 1st day of school and for others it’s a reunion with friends. This quick session will capture your child before the busy school year starts and when their hair is still freshly cut and their clothes are still new on our classic brick background.
October 13-14
Black & White (1/2 hour / $30 session fee)
These timeless black and white photographs will capture the innocence of your child or family. This is another simple family session. Black long sleeve shirts, jeans, and bare feet are all that’s needed to create these precious images.
October 27-29
Fall Special (1/2 hour / $30 session fee)
This popular special fills up fast! Taken on a set with those beautiful fall colors, dress the family and kids in solid fall colors for this favorite session.
October 30
Halloween (7th Annual Humane Society Fundraiser(
(special packages available / 5 minute session)
5 minute appointments and special packages are available for this special. Bring the kids and family in their Halloween costume or favorite fall outfits. Pets are welcome, but please let us know if they will be joining you. All proceeds go to the Pennington Co. Humane Society.
November 11-12
Family Special (1/2 hour / $30 session fee)
This is a great session for Christmas cards and gifts. Coordinate your outfits to complete this classic look. Choose between our classic grey or white background for your half hour appointment.
November 18-20
Santa Special (special packages available / 10 minute session)
Santa will be making his regular stop at Thoele Photography. This special will include poses of your child alone and with Santa. Holiday outfits with red and greens will look the best! Special packages and appointment times will be available. These appointments go fast, so schedule early! This is the only special we do not allow pets, sorry.
November 30 - December 2
Christmas (Quick Take)
If you want the Christmas colors but don’t want/need Santa, then this is the perfect special. Dress in classic Christmas colors for this 15 minute appointment.
December 3-4
White Sale (Quick Take)
This is your last chance for a family special before Christmas. Let us help you make family photos easy this year. If you want something simple and quick, this is the session for you. All photographs will be taken on a simple white background, so anything goes!
December 6-7
Igloo (Quick Take)
This winter set is complete with our igloo house, snowman and winter scene. This set works with the Christmas reds, along with classic pinks and blues.
