2026 Santa Photos
Serving charlottesville & richmond virginia
Santa photos shouldn’t feel like one more box to check on an already full holiday list. This is a slow, joyful morning in our studio with a real professional Santa, a custom-designed backdrop, and a full-service experience built to take the stress off your plate. No long mall lines. No rushed two-minute slot. Just your family, our team, and photos you’ll want to print and pass down for years
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Santa Photos Portfolio
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Worth every single penny — and then some.
We’ve done mall Santa, we’ve done the church basement Santa, we’ve done the one at our neighbor’s clubhouse. Nothing comes close to what Grace put together. From the moment we walked in, everything was handled. Santa was incredible with our two (one shy, one wild), the backdrop looked like something out of a magazine, and Grace somehow got real belly laughs out of my three-year-old in under five minutes. I cried a little when the gallery came back. These are the photos we’re framing.
Lauren M., Charlottesville
The Santa Experience
what to expect
Here's what I want you to imagine.
You walk into a warm, quiet studio. No line. No rushing. No strangers bumping elbows with your kids. Just your family, a beautifully designed backdrop, and the kind of unhurried morning that actually feels like Christmas is supposed to feel.
And then Santa walks in.
Not a mall Santa. Not a guy in a wrinkled suit who’s checking his watch. Our Santa is the real deal, and he already knows your child’s name.
That moment when their little face changes? That’s what we’re here to capture. ✨
Santa portrait process
Just 3 Simple steps
01
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Book your time slot online, fill out a short questionnaire, and drop off any gift you’d like Santa to hand-deliver before your session date.
02
THE SANTA EXPERIENCE
Arrive dressed and ready. Santa hides until we’re set — we capture a beautiful settled moment first, then he walks in. That reaction is the one you’ll frame.
03
YOUR GALLERY
Receive your online gallery of 15 professionally edited images within two weeks, ready to download, print, and pass down.
Santa Photo Packages
Every package includes your private time with Santa, a professionally designed backdrop, and a gallery of high-resolution images delivered within two weeks. Whether you’re looking for a few perfect portraits or the full experience with wall art and keepsakes, there’s an option built for your family. Choose the one that feels right and we’ll take care of everything else.
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Investment
Santa Photo Packages
Every package includes the same private Santa experience — they differ in how many images you keep and what arrives at your door. Select a package below to see the full details.
The classic Santa portrait
The Basic Package
$295
A short, sweet visit with Santa and a handful of beautifully finished images — perfect for one or two little ones.
Your Photos
8 hand-edited digital images
Session
15-minute private session · up to 4 family members
What’s Included
- Digital styling guide
- 15-minute private Santa session
- 8 hand-edited digitals with print release
Prints & Products
- One 8x10" fine-art print
Our most-booked experience
The VIP Package
$545
The balanced choice — a relaxed session, a generous gallery, and a beautiful print collection for the mantel and the mail.
Your Photos
25 hand-edited digital images of your choosing
Session
30-minute private session · up to 5 family members
What’s Included
- Pre-session styling guide
- 30-minute private Santa session
- 25 hand-edited digitals with print release
- Santa's personal note to each child
Prints & Products
- 11x14" matted fine-art print
- 25 Christmas cards with envelopes
The full heirloom collection
The Ultimate Package
$895
For families who want everything: the longest session, the full gallery, and finished pieces ready to hang and to send.
Your Photos
Full gallery — every edited image included (typically 45–60)
Session
45-minute private session · up to 6 family members
What’s Included
- Pre-session styling consultation
- Extended 45-minute private Santa session
- Full hand-edited digital gallery with print release
- Santa's personal note to each child
- Priority weekend scheduling
Prints & Products
- 16x24" framed fine-art wall portrait
- 50 letterpress Christmas cards with envelopes
- Linen keepsake album (20 pages)
Made to Be Displayed
WHAT TO TAKE HOME
These photos deserve more than a phone screen.
A Christmas card your family will actually save. Loose prints tucked into stockings or mailed to grandparents who live too far away. A framed portrait on the mantle that comes out every December and becomes part of how your home feels at Christmas.
We offer a full line of products to help you do something with these images beyond downloading them. Cards, prints, and wall art are all available to order directly from your gallery, and we’re happy to help you figure out what fits your space and your family
Santa Photos Tips & Advice
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child be fed and dressed?
Please arrive fully dressed and ready to go. Because sessions run back to back, the studio isn’t available as
a changing area. Fed, changed, and dressed before you walk in makes for a much smoother (and happier) experience for everyone.
What if my child cries?
It happens every single year and some of those photos are our absolute favorites. We’ll do everything we can to ease the nerves, and we have a few tricks up our sleeve. But if tears happen, we lean in and document the whole thing. Those are real memories too.
Can I send a gift for Santa to deliver?
Yes, and families love this. Just drop off a wrapped gift at the studio before your session date and Santa will hand-deliver it during your visit. Details on drop-off timing will be included in your booking confirmation.
How many children can be in the session?
Each session accommodates up to three children plus parents. If you have more than three little ones, we recommend booking two back-to-back slots so every child gets their moment with Santa without feeling rushed.
Ready to book?
These Spots Won't Last Long
These sessions sell out every year, and once they’re gone, they’re gone until next December. If your family has been thinking about it, this is your sign. Reserve your spot, send us Santa’s wish list, and let us take care of the rest. We can’t wait to meet your little ones
We can't wait to see you there ✨
BOOK YOUR SANTA SESSION NOW!
