2026 SANTA SESSIONS

The 3rd Annual Santa Experience: Saturday, November 7th, 2026

SERVING ROCHESTER, NY


Skip the crowded mall lines and step into a magical one-on-one experience with Santa.


These short and sweet sessions are designed to capture genuine smiles, sweet conversations, shy glances, and all the wonder that comes with believing in a little Christmas magic. Whether your child is ready to tell Santa their entire wish list or plans to stare at him from a safe distance (no judgment—we've all been there), every reaction is welcome.


The experience is relaxed, playful, and child-led, giving plenty of room for authentic moments and beautiful images you'll treasure long after the cookies are gone and the wrapping paper is cleaned up.


Because let's be honest—kids grow way too fast, and there's something extra special about preserving a little piece of Christmas magic while you still can. ✨🎄

 

sANTA PHOTO PORTFOLIO

ROCHESTER PRIVATE SANTA PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Santa Claus sits with a smiling young girl in a red velvet dress near a festive Christmas wreath.
A delighted toddler in a green jacket laughs while sitting with Santa Claus during a Christmas photo session.
Two children in red outfits sit with Santa Claus looking at a book during a Christmas portrait session.
Young girl sits with Santa Claus on white fur rug surrounded by Christmas trees and decor.
Baby in plaid dress sits on fur rug before Santa Claus in cozy Christmas decorated studio scene.
Young girl in red dress whispers her Christmas wishes to Santa Claus on a white couch.

 

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Santa Claus assists a young boy in decorating a small Christmas tree with ornaments indoors.

"LIKE SEEING CINDERELLA's CASTLE FOR THE FIRST TIME."

You know that feeling when you go to Disney World and walk down Main Street USA and get your first glimpse of the castle and instantly feel like a giddy little kid again? That’s exactly how I felt as a thirty something mom when we walked in and saw Santa. He is the REAL DEAL! Pure Christmas magic.



Not only do you get a relaxing, intimate visit with Santa minus the chaos of waiting in a long line at the mall, but Hilary takes the most beautiful, special pictures, somehow you won’t even remember that your toddler spent the morning crying over having to wear a button down shirt. 10/10. Our new favorite family tradition!

Monica Holly

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Baby in plaid dress sits on fur rug before Santa Claus in cozy Christmas decorated studio scene.

"This Santa is GOOD. Like, he's actually Santa."

We've done plenty of Santa visits over the years, but this experience felt different. Having a dedicated time slot gave us time to warm up and enjoy the experience instead of feeling rushed. It was casual, fun, and Santa was the real deal.

Kelly Green

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the santa experience

let's be honest.


Most Santa visits involve standing in a long line, bribing your child with snacks, and whispering, "Please just smile for one picture."

This isn't that.

You arrive at the studio and everything slows down for a minute. No rushing. No crowds. No strangers waiting behind you while your child decides whether Santa is magical or absolutely terrifying.

Just your family. And Santa is already there.

Waiting.

Not a mall Santa. Not a guy who looks like he picked up a beard on his way over.

The real deal.

The kind of Santa who already knows your child's name. The kind who gets down on their level, listens to their stories, and somehow makes even the shyest kids feel comfortable.

Sometimes they run right to him.

Sometimes they need a few minutes.

Sometimes they spend the entire session suspiciously side-eyeing him.

And honestly? Those photos are pretty great too.

Because the best Santa photos aren't always the perfectly posed ones.

They're the ones that capture exactly who your child is in this season of life.

The wonder. The excitement. The nerves. The belly laughs. The shy smiles.

The questions they've been saving up all year.


My job isn't to force a perfect Christmas card photo.

It's to preserve the magic of believing.

Because years from now, I don't want you to just remember the picture.

I want you to remember the experience. ✨


 

 

santa portrait process

 

01

Reserve your spot.

Choose your session time, complete a quick questionnaire, and tell me a little about your child. The more Santa knows ahead of time, the more magical the experience becomes.

02

The Santa Experience

Arrive dressed and ready. Santa will already be waiting to meet your child.


No lines. No rushing. No awkward thirty-second photo opportunity.


Just time to chat, share Christmas wishes, deliver a special gift if you'd like, and enjoy a Santa visit that feels personal, relaxed, and real.

03

Relive the Magic

Within two weeks, you'll receive your online gallery filled with hand-edited images that capture the wonder, excitement, belly laughs, and little moments you'll want to remember forever.


Download, print, share, and enjoy for years to come.

Santa Claus smiles with two children beside Christmas trees and a large golden bell decoration.

 

 

Santa Photo packages

 

 

 

package 01

 

Simply Santa

 

Sometimes all you need is a few magical minutes with the big guy himself.


Perfect for families looking for a classic Santa portrait experience with a little North Pole magic mixed in.


$250

 

 

Package 02

 

Milk and Cookies with Santa

 

Pull up a seat. Share a cookie.

Tell Santa your Christmas wishes.


This signature experience allows children extra time to connect with Santa while creating the kind of memories that become part of your family's Christmas story.


$375

 

 

returning

families

 

Returning Santa Families receive early access to booking and a $25 loyalty credit. 🤍
Young girl runs toward Santa Claus seated in festive room with wrapped gifts on green wall.

 

FREQUENTLY

ASKED

QUESTIONS

 

Which package is right for my family?

Simply Santa is perfect for families looking for a classic Santa portrait experience.


Milk & Cookies with Santa offers extra time to chat, share cookies, ask questions, and settle into the magic. If you're looking for the full Santa experience, this is the one I recommend.

What if my child cries or is shy?

Honestly? It happens every year.


Some children run right to Santa. Some need a few minutes to warm up. Some spend the entire session giving him the side-eye.


All of it is okay.


There's no pressure, no rushing, and no expectation that your child has to sit on Santa's lap. We follow their lead and capture the experience as it naturally unfolds.

Can I send a gift for Santa to deliver?

Absolutely!


Families are welcome to drop off a wrapped gift before their session, and Santa will personally deliver it during their visit.


The look on a child's face when Santa hands them a gift from the North Pole is pure magic.

Is this different from a mall Santa visit?

Very.


There are no lines, no crowds, and no one waiting behind you while your child decides how they feel about Santa.


Each family has a private visit with Santa, allowing time to settle in, chat, ask questions, and enjoy the experience without feeling rushed.


And yes... this Santa is GOOD. Like, actually Santa.

 

Get in Touch

 

current north pole status:

✅ Santa Confirmed

✅ Reindeer Confirmed

✅ Cookies Confirmed

✅ Chocolate Milk Confirmed


The Third Annual Santa Experience is November 7th, 2026.

Booking opens   July 2026.


 

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