The Santa Experience

It’s the kind of wonder that lights up a child’s eyes and stays in your heart for years to come. The Santa Experience was created to bring back the magic of the holidays. The photos are timeless. The experience is the real gift.

Santa Claus in a workshop with two children, surrounded by holiday-themed decorations and vintage toys.

The Santa Experience is so much more than photographs. For families, it's a chance to pause the holiday rush and step into a moment filled with joy, connection, and imagination. Children aren't just smiling for the camera. They’re spending time with Santa, sharing their hopes and dreams, and creating a memory that becomes part of their childhood story.

Santa Claus sitting on a red velvet chair with two children, a girl and a boy, in a Christmas decorated room. The girl has curly red hair and is wearing a plaid dress with green socks, and the boy has wavy brown hair and is wearing a green velvet blazer with a bow tie. The children are holding a list of names.
A man dressed as Santa Claus with children, looking inside a glowing bag, in a cozy room decorated with vintage toys and ornaments

What to Expect

Our Santa Experience is designed to feel personal, magical, and memorable. Each family gets one-on-one time to interact with Santa in a cozy, storybook setting.

During your 15-minute session, your child will:

  • Share their Christmas wishlist with Santa

  • Read stories and look through Santa’s list of names

  • Laugh, talk, and create real moments of connection

  • Be part of an interactive experience filled with wonder

What’s Included

Every Santa Experience package includes:

  • A 15-minute private session with Santa

  • A personalized letter from Santa mailed to your home

  • 10 beautifully edited digital images

  • The option to add on a print package at a discounted rate: (1) 8x10 and (2) 5x7 prints of the same pose

  • Access to additional add-ons such as Christmas cards, ornaments, and keepsake products

How It Works

  1. Book Your Session
    Choose your preferred date and time when booking opens. Luxe clients get early access to time slots.

  2. Enjoy the Experience
    Arrive on time and let the magic unfold! Your child’s comfort and joy are our top priority.

  3. View Your Proofs
    Your unedited gallery will be delivered shortly after your session. You’ll have 3 days to select your favorite images and add-on products.

  4. Receive Your Final Images
    Once you confirm your selections, your images will be edited and uploaded for download. Printed products and cards will be delivered to your door

Santa Claus giving out Christmas presents to children in a festive room with holiday decorations, including a decorated Christmas tree, stockings, and ornaments.

Where is The Santa Experience?
Sessions take place in Pineville, LA, a short drive from Alexandria.

How long is the session?
15 minutes of private time with Santa and the set.

What ages are best?
All ages are welcome, from newborns to grandparents.

Can siblings share a session?
Yes. Siblings can be photographed together within the same time slot.

Can parents be in a photo?
Yes. Step in for a few frames at the start of our session if you would like a family portrait.

What should my child wear?
Choose simple, comfortable clothing in classic, winter-inspired colors. Avoid heavy logos. Neutrals, plaids, knits, and holiday pajamas all photograph well.

Do you provide props?
Yes. The set includes curated, child-safe props that keep hands busy without overwhelming the scene.

Is the space sensory friendly?
Yes. Please let me know about any specific needs so I can prepare.

When will I receive my gallery?
Proofs arrive shortly after your session. Select favorites within 3 days. Final edited images are delivered after selections are confirmed.

What if my child is shy or nervous?
That is common. We take our time, follow your child’s lead, and keep prompts simple.

What if we are running late?
Please plan to arrive a few minutes early. Late arrivals may shorten your session so the schedule stays on track.

Are prints and cards available?
Yes. You can add a discounted print package and order cards, ornaments, and keepsakes from your gallery.

What is the Luxe Santa Experience?
Luxe is my most personalized Santa session held in Pineville, Louisiana near Alexandria. You receive 35 minutes with Santa, a larger gallery of hand-edited images with a print release, priority editing, and a personalized letter from Santa mailed to your child. Luxe clients get early access to booking. A print package is included with one 8x10 and two 5x7 of the same pose. You can add cards, ornaments, and extra prints from your gallery.

Is Luxe right for my family?
Choose Luxe if you want unrushed time, more variety, and a calm pace for children who warm up slowly. It works well for siblings or cousins together, first Santa visits, and families who would like a quick outfit change within the 35 minutes. Parents can step in for a few frames. If you prefer a shorter visit, book the standard 15-minute session and see the main FAQ for policies, timing, and delivery details.