Pixels by Emily Donohoe

10/23/2026

🎅🏻 Give the Gift of Santa! ❤️

Last year, 44 local families experienced the magic of Santa through the generosity of our incredible sponsors. This year, we’re hoping to reach even more!

For $250, you can sponsor a local family to receive a Simply Santa photo session and an 8×10 fine art portrait to treasure for years to come.

✨ As a sponsor, you’ll receive:
• Recognition during our LIVE family selection announcement
• Your business logo featured in a pinned thank-you post
• Social media shout-outs throughout the season, through mid-December

You can choose a family to sponsor or let us select one from our nominated families.

Whether you’re a local business or an individual looking to give back, we’d love for you to be part of something special this Christmas. ❤️

🎄 Ready to sponsor a family?
Visit the link in bio or scan the QR code in our post!

Help us make Christmas a little more magical, one family at a time. ✨

10/23/2026

✨ Finished Art Friday!

From our studio to your walls. 🤍

Beautifully finished, custom-framed portraits designed to become treasured heirlooms for generations.

Because your memories deserve to be seen, not stored. 🖼️

10/21/2026

🎅🏻 Why do we chat before you book your Magical Santa Experience?

Because we want to make sure every detail is just right for your family! ✨

From the magic of the visit to the beautiful artwork you’ll treasure for years, our consultation helps us learn what you’re envisioning and answer all your questions.

Take a listen as Emily shares why this first conversation is such an important part of the magic! ❤️

10/19/2026

The countdown is ON! 🎄✨ Only 66 days until Christmas!

The Magical Santa Experience is officially underway, and we’re ready for a season filled with wonder, laughter, and unforgettable moments with Santa. 🎅🏻❤️

Come experience the magic, make beautiful memories, and capture a little Christmas wonder to treasure for years to come.

✨ 2026 Magical Santa Experiences are booking now! Visit the link in our bio to explore your options.

10/18/2026

The Champaign County CASA Casablanca fundraiser Friday evening was wonderful! Staci and I attended for the first time after multiple years of donating our Magical Santa Experience to the auction. It was so fun to be part of the event this year as well!! I even managed to win a Mahjong party for 8! It’s been on my list of things to learn how to do… after busy season, of course. 🤭 Major shoutout to Champaign Senior & Corporate Photographer for photographing the event and for sharing the gallery. 🫶🏼📸

10/17/2026

So incredibly honored that Courage Connection has chosen to partner with us on our Through Purple Eyes project where we tell the stories of domestic abuse survivors through fine art portraits at no charge to the participants. 💜

10/17/2026

We'd like to send out a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this event so special! From our speakers to partners and donors, to the attendees at Courage on the Block, we are very happy to be able to provide engaging and educational events like this in our community, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month!

Take a look at our 2026 Courage on the Block Survivor Celebration and mark your calendars for next year!

Please know that you are not alone and resources are available.💜
If you or someone you love is in need of help, please call our 24/7 domestic violence hotline at (217) 384-4390.

10/15/2026

It’s so much more than a visit with Santa. 🎅🏻✨

From the little details to the laughter, wonder, and special moments along the way, the entire experience is part of the magic. ❤️

And the best part? Beautiful portraits and heirloom artwork to bring those memories back year after year.

Hear what one of our MSE families has to say! ✨

2026 Magical Santa Experiences are booking now! Link in bio.

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Every portrait tells a story. Every story deserves to be seen. 💜

These fine art portraits from Through Purple Eyes honor the strength, resilience, and courage of survivors of domestic abuse.

We are honored to share these works of art, unveiled at Courage Connection’s Courage on the Block event.

More than beautiful artwork, each portrait is a reminder of the power of being seen through kinder eyes.