cREATIVE, MEMORABLE AND STRESSFREE cHRISTMAS PHOTOS
Collections
A – 1 digital image, fully edited and printable, sent to your email $45
B – 2 digital images, fully edited and printable, sent to your email $80
How it works – please read before booking
Photo sessions take place in our studio in Kariong.
Sessions are strictly by booking only, with one timeslot per family. You will be assigned a timeslot of 15 minutes per session.
Please note: there will be NO actual Santa present at the session! We exclusively work with digital backgrounds. This will result in unique and magical images different from shopping centre settings. We will guide you throughout the session, and help with posing, to make sure the photos we create look as realistic as possible. Most of all, have fun, as it will show in your images.
Our settings can only accommodate a small amount of people, and you may be asked to get close, to fit you into the image. If you have a small baby or child unable to sit on their own, you will need to hold them and be in the photo. Please let us know when you enquire how many people you like to be photographed together, so we can help you choose the backdrop that works for you.
Your child/family will be photographed in front of a grey backdrop and posed in ways that suit the digital backdrop scene you choose. Your image will then carefully be edited into the digital backdrop with Santa, creating the illusion of a real life scene, just like you’re next to Santa.
If you have an anxious or shy child, you are welcome to stand next to them to make them comfortable, even if you don’t want to be in the final product. This is the advantage of our editing (we simply cut you out)! Our sessions are also perfect for children that are scared of Santa or have sensory issues – no crowds, no waiting in line and no stranger your child is asked to sit next to!
Due to all our backdrops lighting being slighly different, we encourage you to look through the sample images we have and choose your favourite scene with Santa before booking your session.
Well behaved pets are welcome under the condition that they are on a leash at all times and able to stay calm, as the set contains sensitive equipment. Please note that we have a cat, whose scent may be picked up by your pet. We ask you to inform us at the time of booking if you plan on bringing your pet. Sessions including pets may be limited to certain dates only.
After we finish photographing we will show you the photos we took of you, and you choose there and then your favourite to be edited into the Santa backdrop. If you love more than one image, you are also welcome to upgrade to our bigger collection at this point, unless you have already chosen Collection B upon booking.
Payments need to be finalized through our booking system (or cash on the day for any additional images) before you receive your images. Unfortunalety we do not have EFTPOS facilities.
Once your image is edited, you will receive it via email address you provided at the time of booking. You are able to print the image yourself and use it how you please. We are also happy to order high quality prints for you at an additional cost.
Please note that we may use images for advertising purposes – if you prefer not to be featured on Social Media or our website, please inform us at the time of booking or at the end of your session. Otherwise we will assume you agree to us using images.
How to prepare for your session
Most importantly, tell your child that Santa will not be there in person! There’s nothing worse than a disappointed child, when they realise they won’t get to meet Santa.
Here’s a message from Santa you may want to use:
“Ho Ho Ho! I’m sorry I cannot meet you today – I’m super busy preparing for Christmas, and the elves and I are working around the clock. I’ve left a photo for you that we took in a quiet moment. All that is missing is you next to me to make it perfect! With a bit of Christmas magic I’ll be there with you soon. Merry Christmas”
You are welcome to bring simple props and dress up if you like. Please avoid grey clothing, due to our background being grey.
Make sure you arrive on time, as we will have multiple sessions per day. This way, there will be no waiting time and you will get the most of your time with us. Should you feel unwell on the day, we ask you to contact us, so we can reschedule your session.
As mentioned, the set-up is simple and might not look like much. There will be a backdrop and some lights set up, which may look unfamiliar to children. Most kids have plenty of imagination though, and we will make sure they are comfortable and relaxed with us. Showing your child one of our example photos before you come in may help, so they they know what we are working towards and are happy to cooperate.
We are hoping to see you for a session this year! Should you have any other questions please let us know. To book, please send us an email through our contact page. We will update available sessions regularly. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page.
Please find the backdrops available this year below, along with an example of how your finished image may look like!
In addition to our new Beach Santa (see photo on top of the page) and the whimsical Storytime Santa, we will also offer these two Forest backdrops, that were popular last year. Please note that scenes that require you to sit, are only suitable for children, due to the height of the log in the backdrop.
