Our sessions are a private, fine art experience-no crowds, no lines.  Your family enjoys a calm, magical visit with Santa, complete with interactive moments, beautiful sets, and heirloom quality images.

All sessions are photographed in our McAllen, TX fine art studio, designed to look like Santa's world.  Each weekend of November 8, 15, and 22 features a different holiday scene.

Our featured product is a custom designed 20 page storybook album, bringing your child's Santa experience to life.  We also offer prints, holiday cards, and other gift items.  See the product page for examples and pricing.     

These sessions, commonly called mini-sessions, are short and sweet-perfect for families who mainly need fabulous images for holiday cards.

We ask that you bring a small, unwrapped gift that we can sneak into Santa's toy bag at the beginning of the session.  Make sure it's something you know your child will like and small enough to fit in the toy bag.  The perfect size is no larger than 6x6x6. Again, no wrapping please.

You have reserved a studio time that we pay Santa to be here for.  If you have an emergency, please let us know as soon as possible.  We can try to fill your spot and/or, reschedule at a better time for you.

When your session is complete, we will schedule a time for you to return to view the images and place your order. 

Santa is absolutely real!!  Our Santa's are professionals all the way.  They know how to entertain the children and parents, they know all kinds of trivia that might be asked of them.  They are gentle, kind souls, who know how to receive the kids.  The actual Santa may vary depending on their availability. 

We recommend classic holiday outfits — rich reds, greens, ivory, or soft neutrals photograph beautifully. Pajamas are also a popular choice for storybook sessions. Keep clothing simple and timeless, avoiding logos or busy patterns. See suggested color palette.

• Storybook Sessions: 20–30 minutes, with interactive time designed for Santa to engage your child in a magical story.

• Limited Experience Session: 10 minutes, perfect for quick portraits for Christmas cards.

Our featured product is a custom-designed 20-page storybook album, turning your child’s visit with Santa into a keepsake. We also offer wall art, prints, and holiday cards. Mini sessions include your choice of portraits for cards or prints.  All items are a-la-carte.

You’ll see your images within one week of your session during an in-studio viewing appointment. Storybooks and wall art are custom-designed and typically delivered within 3–4 weeks, in time for Christmas. Christmas card orders are designed and processed first.

Absolutely! We love capturing the joy between siblings. Storybook sessions allow plenty of time for group and individual portraits.  

That’s completely normal! Our Santa is wonderful with children, and Cliff has over 30 years of experience photographing kids. Most little ones warm up within minutes.  If your child is under 3 years old, think about enjoying the session with them.  If they get comfortable you may be able to slide out.