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Throwback Awkward 90s Holiday Portrait Sessions | Tacoma–Seattle Christmas Photos

Updated: Nov 11

Break out the scrunchies, rock those turtlenecks, slick that hair, and bring on the awkward poses — because Awkward 90s Holiday Portrait Sessions are BACK at Sage & Soul Photography in Tacoma, WA!


Think holiday photos… but with ALL the 80s–90s nostalgia:


✨ Gloriously cheesy sweaters and turtlenecks

✨ High-waisted jeans

✨ Denim-on-denim (Canadian tuxedo = yes please)

✨ Curled bangs + big hair

✨ Dad-pose awkwardness

✨ And everything hilariously iconic


If you grew up on Sears Portrait Studio sessions, school picture-day nightmares, or those perfectly imperfect holiday cards from the 90s, this mini-session experience will have you laughing so hard you’ll snort.

It’s tacky, it’s retro, it’s unforgettable — and it makes the BEST holiday cards of the century.


Behind the scenes at Sage & Soul Photography in Tacoma, WA! Our Awkward 90s holiday mini sessions feature retro outfits, fun posing, and hilarious memories — perfect for unique Christmas cards.

What Are Awkward 90s Holiday Portrait Sessions?


These sessions are a full throwback experience designed to look like those iconic 80s/90s Christmas portraits:


  • Over-the-top posing

  • Nostalgic vibes

  • Coordinated outfits

  • Dramatic lighting

  • Props + backdrops

  • Big laughs start to finish


You just show up in your best (or ugliest) retro holiday outfits, and I’ll take care of everything else — posing, prompts, setup, and all the gloriously awkward moments.


It’s stress-free, low-pressure, and ridiculously fun.


Perfect for:


✅ Families

✅ Couples

✅ Friend groups

✅ Roommates

✅ Siblings

✅ Co-workers

✅ Anyone craving the best holiday card EVER


“Watch this behind-the-scenes look at our Awkward 90s Holiday Portrait Sessions! Filmed at our Tacoma studio, this reel shows couples + families laughing through playful 90s-inspired poses in their retro outfits.”

Why Book an Awkward 90s Mini Session?


Because memories matter — and these ones will be LEGENDARY.


Whether you grew up in the 90s or you’re Gen Z discovering that retro aesthetic for the first time, these portraits capture the BEST parts of the era… with a whole lot of laughter.


🎄 Super memorable holiday experience📸 Unique + hilarious portraits you’ll LOVE to share😂 Full laughter guaranteed🕺 Awesomely awkward posing by your photographer✨ The most unforgettable Christmas cards


You’ll walk away with photos that look straight out of 1994.

That’s the goal.That’s the vibe.


A man and woman jump holding hands in a festive room with Christmas lights and tree. Both wear retro 90s outfits, exuding a playful mood.

What To Wear


Raid your closet. Text your mom. Hit up the thrift stores.If it screams 1990s + holiday magic, it’s PERFECT.

Need ideas?


✔ Bold holiday sweaters

✔ Big collars + vests

✔ Velvet dresses

✔ Denim everything

✔ Turtlenecks under sweaters

✔ Dad jeans + white sneakers

✔ Matching outfits

✔ Dangly holiday earrings

✔ Scrunchies, butterfly clips, perm-style curls


The more dramatic, the better.


Two people in retro 90s Western outfits pose confidently in front of festive, decorated trees and wrapped gifts, in a bright studio setting.

The Experience


  1. You show up wearing your 80s/90s best 🎁

  2. I walk you through delightfully awkward prom-pose styling

  3. We recreate ICONIC portrait studio looks

  4. You laugh more than you thought possible

  5. You leave with your cheeks hurting from smiling


No pressure. No awkwardness (except the fun kind).Just pure nostalgia + joyful chaos.


Family of four lies on carpet in cozy room. The backdrop features an ornate white fireplace with garland, creating a warm, intimate mood for Awkward 90s portraits.

What You Get


✔ Awkward 90s holiday mini session

✔ Fun posing + prompts

✔ Curated 90s-showroom aesthetic

✔ Hilarious + heartfelt images

✔ High-res downloads

✔ Add-on video option (YES — awkward holiday video greetings!)

✔ Option to shop holiday cards directly from your gallery


Four people pose in bright patterned 80s 90s outfits, with festive decor in the background. Two women stand, while two seated men wear fake mustaches.

Location


📍 Sage & Soul Photography Studio — Tacoma, Washington


(Easily accessible from Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Puyallup, University Place, Lakewood, Federal Way, and greater Seattle)


Why People LOVE These


✨ “So fun we couldn’t stop laughing.”

✨ “Best Christmas card we’ve ever done.”

✨ “My teens actually WANTED to take photos.”

✨ “We’re making this a yearly tradition.”


Enough said.


If you want professional photography with nostalgia, character, and zero stress, this is your moment.


A man and woman pose awkwardly with serious expressions, wearing 1990s white shirts and mom jeans. Background: festive wreath and Christmas tree. Warm lighting.

Book Now — Limited Sessions!


These sessions will SELL OUT fast — like Beanie Babies in 1997.


✨ BOOK YOUR AWKWARD 90s MINI SESSION NOW → HERE


Don’t wait — grab your crew, raid the closet, and get ready to deck the halls 90s-style, baby.


Let’s make some totally tubular, outrageously festive memories.


A family in vintage white shirts and jeans sits awkwardly in a row on a white floor. Festive mood with decorated Christmas trees and wrapped gifts in the background.
Family in retro outfits poses in a festive setting. A boy laughs on a vintage rocking horse, a girl lies on the floor, and parents hold hands. Awkward Vintage vibe.
Couple in retro outfits pose playfully, with woman jumping into his arms with legs up. Cheesey, cozy backdrop with lit garlands, wooden floor, and Christmas decor.
Four people in wigs and fake mustaches stacked in a pyramid pose indoors, with a festive backdrop featuring a Christmas tree and fireplace. They wear colorful 1990s shirts, looking serious.
A couple poses in vintage attire; the man wears a 1980s turquoise sweater and wig, the woman a 1990s floral dress. Warm, festive backdrop with lights.
Four adults pose awkwardly and expressionless in 1980s vintage attire in front of a cozy, festive backdrop with a lit fireplace and decorated Christmas trees.
A couple poses awkwardly, the woman with sexy expression hugging the man from behind. He wears a 1990s turquoise sweater; both have flowers and serious expressions.
Four people with awkward straight faces are engaged in a human pyramid in a festive room with a lit fireplace and Christmas tree, wearing colorful attire.
Man poses awkwardly with one leg on a kneeling woman, both in 90s jeans and white shirts. Background shows a Christmas tree and fireplace. Cozy setting.
A couple kneels embracing each other in front of a fireplace, wearing colorful shirts. A cheesy Christmas backdrop are in the background, vintage 90s vibe
Man and woman posing in retro tracksuit and workout outfits with a playful dance stance. Cheesy Wood floor, floral wall backdrop, and string lights create a vintage vibe.

 
 
 

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