You won't find loud Christmas party music or impatient crowds over here. As a parent of an autistic son who can be sensitive to overstimulation, I'm dedicated to providing a serene atmosphere that makes the private session with Santa truly special. Recognizing that meeting Santa can be intimidating for some children, I strive to create a calm and soothing environment for Santa sessions, incorporating aromatherapy and gentle acoustic piano Christmas melodies to ensure a relaxing and intimate experience.
My team and I do not expect perfection when it comes to your kids' reaction of the "big guy". We understand that some may have to muster up a little bit more bravery than others, and that's absolutely okay! Thankfully we do have a few tricks up our sleeves for our more shy guests. We welcome all families to join us in this Christmastime celebration, and desire to serve every child according to their own unique needs.
You deserve to feel confident in the Santa you visit with. I've partnered with Santa Phil Gurganus since 2012, and his trusted reputation speaks for itself. Personally, I admire his dedication as a Christian man who sees his role as Santa as a ministry to uplift others. He's always been wonderful with the children I've worked with and his character is one to be inspired by, which is why I choose to continue my mini sessions with him year after year.
WILL YOU TAKE A FAMILY PICTURE?
Yes! You can prepay for your family picture at the booking link. It's only $25 and will be implemented with or without Santa (your choice).
HOW & WHEN WILL WE RECEIVE OUR DIGITAL FILES?
The goal is to get them to you the same day. By shooting tethered to my computer, rather than uploading files later from a memory card like most photographers, it really speeds up the whole process and as long as technology runs smoothly and according to plan this allows us to have about 5-10 edited photos uploaded to a private password-protected online album for you to view and download.
WHAT IF I WANT MORE THAN JUST 3 IMAGE FILES?
The mini session fee includes 3 digital files to download, but if you would like to download ALL the images you see in your password-protected album, you may do so for an additional $95 which will be collected in your final gallery when you're ready to download.
HOW IS THE SET UP GOING TO BE DESIGNED?
Every year I keep the set design clean, minimalistic, and neutral so the focus is on our most special subject -- your beautiful kids! The only thing different this year is the location. We will be in a white farm house room this year with a fireplace and I plan to keep the decorations along the same aesthetic. And Santa will wear his traditional red suit as pictured on this website.
DOES MY CHILD HAVE TO SIT IN SANTA'S LAP?
No! The church pew bench I use every year has been great for when a little distance if preferred, allowing for kids to sit beside Santa or on his knee. For some we've even had Santa stand behind the bench.
IS THE SESSION REFUNDABLE IF WE CANNOT ATTEND?
If you cannot make it to the mini session you purchased, we can always credit that session toward another mini session in the near future, but all mini sessions are nonrefundable and non-transferrable.