How Photographers Can Maximize Holiday Revenue With Lumaprints

Nov 22, 2025

Kate Garibaldi

A framed landscape photo of a colorful mountain field with wildflowers is displayed in front of a decorated Christmas tree with green ornaments and gold gift boxes.

As the year races toward the holidays, photographers face a surge in demand for meaningful gifts and home décor. With November and December offering the strongest print sales of the year, here are our favorite tips and key strategies for turning that seasonal momentum into real revenue with Lumaprints.

Full disclosure: This sponsored article is brought to you by Lumaprints.

A Holiday Revenue Engine for Working Photographers

Print sales traditionally spike during the holiday season, but many photographers struggle to keep up with the logistics, including quality control, framing, packaging, and shipping, while still handling portraits, events, and end of year bookings.

Enter Lumaprints, a production partner designed to help photographers scale that holiday demand with high quality print products, seamless fulfillment, and a professional Print on Demand system that operates entirely behind the scenes. For photographers looking to boost income, streamline operations, or finally build a polished print catalog, Lumaprints brings both craftsmanship and business strategy to the table.

Lumaprints eliminates barriers with a straightforward model: Photographers simply upload their work, present their offerings to clients, and allow Lumaprints to manage production and delivery. Because the service ships white label and directly to clients, even small studios and independent photographers can look fully scaled, professional, and consistent without handling a single shipment.

This framework allows photographers to capture far more seasonal revenue while avoiding the typical holiday burnout that comes with trying to print, frame, package, and ship every order personally.

A framed landscape photo of a mountain and wildflowers rests on a tufted sofa with yellow pillows, in front of a brick wall with hanging lights; a green potted plant sits on the sofa.

Holiday Portrait Packages That Convert

One of the most profitable seasonal opportunities remains the classic holiday portrait session. Lumaprints makes it easy for photographers to turn these sessions into structured print packages that clients find appealing. A photographer might offer mini sessions through mid December and include a small print credit with each booking. Clients can then upgrade their order using curated holiday bundles featuring Canvas Prints, Framed Fine Art Paper Prints, or Metal Prints. Orders placed through the photographer’s platform are routed directly to Lumaprints through its Print on Demand system or through automated integrations. Once the client finalizes their selection, Lumaprints produces the print and ships it in studio neutral packaging directly to the client, giving the photographer full retail profit without the administrative labor.

This model transforms each portrait session into a multi layered revenue opportunity that works especially well during the holiday rush.

Framed landscape photograph of a mountain scene with a vibrant field of purple wildflowers, rolling green hills, and a colorful sunset sky with clouds, resting on a gray cushioned surface.

A large framed picture turned backward, showing its plain cardboard backing and a hanging wire, rests on a gray leather sofa with a yellow velvet pillow beside it. Some plants and a wooden surface are in the background.

This Month’s Featured Print: A Framed Colorado Landscape in Peak Superbloom

Continuing our series on how Lumaprints empowers photographers, for this month’s feature, I selected one of my most popular photographs to demonstrate how Lumaprints brings artistry and craftsmanship together in a final print. The image was created in Colorado during peak summer superbloom in iconic Crested Butte. Acres of lupine stretch across the valley, and at golden hour the mountaintops and drifting clouds catch warm alpenglow light that turns the entire scene into a vivid, atmospheric moment.

Screenshot of an online print order page showing a landscape photo of a mountain with wildflowers. Options on the left include image upload, print size, and mat color selections. Price is displayed at the top right.

For the print sample, I chose a large 33.75″ X 21.75″ Framed Fine Art Paper Print in a 35″ X 23″ espresso wood frame which complements the deep tones of the mountain shadows and the cooler hues of the lupine fields. To further elevate the presentation, I selected a three inch sand colored mat. The sand tone has a warm, golden like quality that contrasts beautifully with the purple blue lupine flowers while enhancing the warm illumination of the alpenglow across the peaks and clouds.

A grid of twelve color swatches labeled: White, Off-White, Antique White, Cream, Pearl, Sand, Sauterne, Dawn Gray, French Blue, Silver Florentine, Indigo, and Moist Point Green.

A vibrant mountain landscape with purple wildflowers on a hillside, under a blue sky with scattered clouds, divided by white lines and bordered by blue, tan, and green vertical color blocks. — Lumaprints mat colors: Indigo, Sand, Moist Point Green

This combination of frame color, mat tone, and fine art paper showcases how thoughtful presentation choices can transform a strong photograph into a refined, gallery worthy piece. Lumaprints makes these options easy to customize and preview, allowing photographers to create premium offerings for clients who want high quality wall art during the holiday season.

A framed landscape photograph of a mountain scene with wildflowers is displayed on a gray stone surface, in front of a leafy green vine-covered wall.

Presentation as an Upsell

A carefully chosen mat and frame combination can also serve as a powerful holiday upsell. Many buyers default to a standard white mat and black frame, but offering curated pairings positions a print as a décor ready piece rather than a generic one. Clients updating their homes for the season, as well as those purchasing artwork as gifts, often gravitate toward framed prints with intentional color harmony. When photographers present options that complement the tones of the image and reflect contemporary interior design trends, they elevate both the artwork and the perceived value, increasing overall print revenue during the busiest shopping months of the year.

Why Print on Demand Dropshipping Matters Right Now

During the holiday season, timeliness and consistency are essential, and this is where Lumaprints Print on Demand Dropship service becomes invaluable. Photographers can upload their artwork once, connect their online store through Lumaprints integration tools, and allow every order to be produced automatically. Prints are delivered in white label, professional packaging directly to clients, removing the need for inventory, storage, or bulk ordering. This system works especially well for photographers selling landscapes, travel imagery, fine art collections, or limited edition series, as it enables them to scale online holiday traffic without increasing their workload.

Close-up of a framed landscape photograph showing green hills, wildflowers, and a vibrant sky with clouds at sunset. The wooden frame and a portion of the concrete surface beneath are visible.

Close-up of a metal picture hanging wire twisted around a hook and secured to the back of a wooden frame with a metal bracket and a screw. The background is brown cardboard.

Expanding Your Holiday Catalog With Lumaprints Products

Many buyers seek décor ready gifts during the holidays, and Lumaprints offers a diverse range of products that allow photographers to tailor their catalog to different client types and price points. Here are some tips for each product type to help inspire increased revenue this holiday season:

A wooden table displays framed photos of a bear in water, a white bird among green leaves, and an unframed photo of a horse running in surf. A glass vase with dried grass sits beside the photos by a window.

Canvas Prints

Canvas Prints are timeless holiday bestsellers and work well for family portraits, newborn sessions, and nature photography. They appeal to clients who want a warm, textured presentation that feels inviting and substantial. Photographers can position these as centerpiece items for living rooms or nurseries, making them ideal for upselling during holiday portrait packages.

Additionally, gallery style wall clusters of prints in varied sizes work well for canvas prints as they are lightweight, easy to hang, and make a great presentation for selling a curated selection of prints all at once.

A vibrant landscape photo of a lake with autumn-colored trees and mist, displayed on a canvas and placed among green bushes and foliage in an outdoor setting.

Close-up of the back corner of a stretched canvas painting, showing the wooden frame, stapled edges, and part of the colorful painted front wrapping around the corner. The background is blurred.

Framed Canvas Prints

Framed Canvas Prints add a sense of completion and polish, making them perfect as ready to hang gifts. They appeal to clients who want a luxurious, gift ready presentation without taking additional steps to frame the print. These pair well with premium portrait sessions, wedding images, or fine art landscapes. Canvas prints have the least glare, due to the lack of glass or acrylic, so they are perfect for clients with large spaces full of windows where a traditional framed print would show reflections. Recommend these to clients for above the fireplace mantle, above a couch, or in an entryway, especially if you have wide panoramic style prints as a “wow” piece.

A framed photograph of a bear running through water, creating splashes, is displayed on a wooden surface with books stacked nearby and greenery in the background.

Close-up of a framed canvas artwork showing the corner, with the edge of the black frame and blurred green and yellow patterns on the canvas.

Fine Art Paper Prints

Fine Art Paper Prints are the choice for clients who appreciate detail, texture, and archival quality. They are an excellent offering for collectors, gallery buyers, or clients who prefer a classic print that they can frame themselves. To increase revenue on this affordable print type, photographers can create limited edition holiday series or signed print collections that carry a higher perceived value and price point.

Framed Fine Art Paper Prints

Fine Art Paper Prints elevate a photograph into a gallery level presentation. These appeal strongly to home decorators and gift buyers who want a refined, ready to display artwork with a traditional style. They also allow photographers to upsell through curated combinations of frame colors and mat choices, positioning the final piece as both art and interior design.

A framed photo of a vibrant mountain landscape with wildflowers sits on the ground, surrounded by dry autumn leaves. The scene in the frame features colorful clouds, green hills, and purple-blue flowers.

A picture of a landscape on leaves.

A framed photograph of a mountain landscape with blue and yellow wildflowers stands on the ground, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves and a small bunch of dried white flowers.

Foam Mounted Fine Art Paper

Foam Mounted Fine Art Paper provides a modern, lightweight option that works well for younger buyers, renters, and clients who prefer a contemporary look. These are excellent additions for photographers who sell at holiday pop up markets because they can be displayed easily and are priced in an accessible range.

Metal Prints

Metal Prints remain one of the most popular contemporary options for clients who want vivid colors, durability, and a sleek, modern feel. These prints appeal especially to buyers who enjoy bold landscapes, night photography, urban scenes, or anything with strong color contrast, as the metal really makes them pop. Photographers can position these as standout statement pieces for offices, hallways, or modern interiors. Selling triptychs or themed curated sets is a way to upsell clients by providing a full wall or room of ready to go matching prints.

A photo of a brown horse running through ocean waves, with water splashing around it. The background shows a blue sky and sea, and there is a wooden bowl with rope in the blurred background.

A small, black picture frame is mounted backward on a metallic plate, showing its wire hanging hardware and metal hooks, resting against a beige wall and wooden surface.

Peel and Stick Prints

Peel and Stick Prints offer fun, flexible décor options that clients can reposition and have fun with, best for children’s rooms, dorms, creative workspaces, or renters who want art without committing to traditional framing that requires putting holes in the wall. During the holidays, photographers can market these as playful stocking stuffers or as multi piece sets.

By offering this expanded range, photographers can present tiered pricing structures that cater to both budget friendly shoppers and clients seeking luxury, allowing them to maximize seasonal revenue.

Using Bulk Orders for Seasonal Events and Pop Up Markets

Photographers who participate in holiday craft fairs, open studio nights, or weekend markets can benefit greatly from Lumaprints Bulk Order discounts. By producing inventory in cost effective quantities, they can offer small Fine Art Paper Prints gift sets, create limited edition holiday collections in Metal Prints, or display framed pieces that clients can purchase on the spot. This approach improves margins and enhances the presentation of a booth or pop up display, while maintaining the professional quality expected from a reputable print lab.

A framed landscape photograph of green hills and wildflowers lies on the ground, surrounded by fallen autumn leaves, blending vibrant spring scenery with the earthy tones of fall.

Increasing Year End Income Through Integrations

Lastly, Lumaprints integration tools connect directly to popular platforms such as Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, Squarespace, and OrderDesk with API and Shipstation integration bringing even more opportunities.

Integration allows photographers to run automated online stores that function continuously throughout the holiday season. This is particularly effective for artists with established catalogs, photographers releasing holiday collections, and portrait shooters offering seasonal galleries. Once integrated, orders flow directly from the store into Lumaprints production workflow, eliminating repetitive administrative tasks and enabling photographers to profit even while focusing on client sessions.

Two landscape photographs of a lake surrounded by autumn trees are displayed outdoors among dense green bushes and foliage. The upper photo has vibrant colors, while the framed lower photo shows a calm reflection.

The Bottom Line: A Holiday Season That Works for Photographers

Lumaprints allows photographers to see November and December not simply as a hectic stretch of sessions and deadlines, but as the most rewarding season for growing their business. With high-quality print products, seamless automation, and white-label shipping from Lumaprints, photographers can expand their offerings, reduce workload, and deliver with confidence.

As clients look for gifts with meaning and artwork that elevates their homes, photographers have a chance to shine. Lumaprints helps turn every image into a polished, gallery-ready print that delights clients, boosts holiday revenue, and frees photographers to focus on what they do best: creating.

Full disclosure: This sponsored article is brought to you by Lumaprints.

Image credits: Lumaprints and Kate Garibaldi.