Heather Atha and 12 Years of Krampus at Mike Winland Studio

I’m in Kanawha City with Heather Atha at Picture Day Mike Winland Studio while Krampus lurks around the studio. Heather helps run the Krampus sessions at Mike’s place and explains what Krampus is in German Christmas folklore, the opposite of Santa who takes bad kids instead of giving gifts. Mike has kept this tradition going for 12 years, and Heather has been part of it for most of that time because her son took his first Krampus photos as a newborn. We talk about how this gives families a fun alternative to the usual holiday pictures, and how Krampus can be unpredictable on set, which is part of why sessions need appointments. Heather also highlights the House of Selfies, with over 40 themed sets and lighting ready so people can take their own photos, bring friends, or host a party. I point listeners to visit https://www.mikewinlandstudios.com/reserve-session/pictures-with-krampus online to see dates and book a time.