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Magical, Timeless, Nostalgic
THE SANTA
EXPERIENCE
Your child will be swept up in the wonder of Christmas as they embark on a magical journey to the North Pole with Santa himself. During the session, they’ll share “cookies” with Santa, enjoy a story together, hop aboard a whimsical sleigh ride, and explore the magic of the North Pole. Every moment is designed to feel like stepping into a Christmas dream and the portraits captured will become timeless keepsakes, treasured for a lifetime.
General Information
Our Santa Experience studio is located at 3435 Ocean Park Boulevard in beautiful Santa Monica, California. You’ll find the entrance to our private parking lot conveniently located right off Ocean Park. From there, simply take the elevator or stairs up to the second floor, where our enchanting studio awaits you.
The Studio
The Session
Each session is a magical 25 minutes, designed to give your family a truly special experience. To ensure everything flows seamlessly, please arrive 10 minutes early. Your session will begin right at your scheduled time.
Between sessions, we take 5 minutes to refresh the set, tidy every detail, and make sure everything is picture-perfect for the next guests. Our goal is to give each family their own private, uninterrupted time with Santa, so once your session concludes, we’ll gently invite you to head out and make sure to save time for hot chocolate and cookies! We know it can be hard to leave when the little ones are so excited, but those few minutes help us keep the experience magical for everyone.
SESSION CHECKLIST
Application Filled Out
Session Date Secured
Chat with Santa’s Helper
Prepare & Plan Outfits
Photography Session
Design Session
What To bring
YOUR CHILD STYLED AND READY TO GO!
Style Guide
The most common question! What do our kiddos wear? What do we bring? We are here to help!
We ask that your kiddos come dressed and ready in what they are going to wear. We recommend wearing matching Christmas pajamas or Christmas formal wear. Since we will be working through each set in the time we have, your kiddos will not be changing, so please be sure to have your outfits decided before you come. If you are wanting to get a family photo we also recommend you are also dressed matching their outfits. We will get the family photo at the very end of their session.
OUTFIT
SUGGESTIONS
EXAMPLE OF OUTFITS
Satin, Velvet, Boys in Suits
Christmas eve formal:
If you are doing pj's we recommend satin, silk,
or velvet pjs as they photograph the best
Colors we recommend:
Green, Cream, Red or
Neutral/Dark Tones
Do’s
Do build the excitement.
Share with your children how kind and joyful Santa is so they arrive filled with wonder and excitement!
Do arrive ready.
Have everyone dressed in their chosen outfits so we can step straight into creating magical portraits.
Do arrive early.
Plan to be here about 10 minutes before your session to relax in our lobby and prepare for the experience.
Do let us know if your child is shy.
If Santa feels a little overwhelming, tell us ahead of time so we can make their visit warm and comfortable.
Do review our portrait collections.
Knowing how you’d like to showcase your images allows us to tailor the session to your vision.
Do schedule your Design Ordering Session ahead of time.
We’ll also confirm one during your consultation call to keep everything seamless.
Do embrace the joy
This is your family’s time to laugh, play, and let the enchantment unfold!
Don’t wait until the last minute.
Arriving late can cut into your magical time with Santa.
Don’t stress about perfection.
The best portraits come from genuine moments of wonder and joy.
Don’t keep worries to yourself.
If you have any concerns, please share them with us—we’re here to make the experience as magical as possible.