Capture the Magic: THE Premier Santa Portrait Experience in Orange County!
What to Expect:
Our exclusive Santa portrait sessions are unlike any other. Featuring one of only six professional Black Santas in California, and the only professional Black Santa outside of Disneyland in Orange County, this event offers a unique chance for children to see themselves in Santa Claus. This isn’t just any Santa experience – it’s the highest quality, most magical Santa experience in Southern California.
Photographed in beautiful, storybook-style images, your session will include:
Book Now for Early Bird Savings!
Don’t miss out on our Early Bird sale! Throughout August, book your session at 50% off – the best price of the year. Sessions start at $499, but with the Early Bird discount, it’s just $249.50.
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Customized Session Upgrades
There is an optional upgrade to use our client closet for children’s Christmas pajamas, which takes one more thing off your to-do list during the busy holiday season. Purchase three time slots to become a Christmas VIP and enjoy a complimentary experience upgrade to your choice of Cookies with Santa, Naughty and Nice list, or Story Time with Santa. Every three time slots allows for an additional experience to be chosen.
Session Day
On the day of your session, enjoy themed games, coloring, and treats in the waiting area. Each family gets a private, exclusive experience with our professional Black Santa. Immediately after the session, you’ll select your images with the option to purchase additional portraits. Digital images are delivered within two weeks, and printed products are guaranteed by early December.
FAQ
What is the age limit?
There is none! From babies to the young at heart, if a portrait with Santa would be meaningful for you, feel free to participate.
Will five minutes be enough time? What if I have more than two kids?
Five minutes will absolutely be enough time for our experienced professionals to photograph up to two kids beautifully. However, if you have more kids or would simply like more time for a more personalized experience, please purchase an additional time slot. Each added time slot allows for an extra two people during your session, and it also gives you an additional included portrait. For every three time slots you buy, you get to choose to add either Cookies with Santa, the Naughty and Nice list, or Story Time with Santa.
Will there be a white Santa? What if I want a portrait session, but we are not Black?
No, there will not be a white Santa. Too often, even when a Black Santa is offered, they become a "side note" to the featured white Santa. Our Santa is NOT a side note – he IS Santa. He's our Santa. However, he welcomes anyone who would like to take a portrait with him. If there are questions about why he looks different, it's the same as it would be for the differences in varying mall Santas, movies, TV shows, etc. – Santa is magic, and he can look like anyone.
Who am I and why did I create Black Santa portrait sessions? Why now?
Fair question! To be honest, for obvious reasons, I did not understand the need until recently. I own a portrait photography business, and I'm the mom of three mixed young children with my husband of sixteen years, who is Black. To be clear, that doesn't mean I magically "get it" and I will never fully understand what it's like to be Black in the United States. Racism and ignorance go hand in hand, however, and I am forever striving to educate myself. It was my oldest baby - my five year old son - that enlightened me on the need for Black Santa portraits. He NEVER cared at all about Santa...until Black Santa Myk came up on my social media feed. My son looked at him, then at me, and he asked, "...Why does Santa look like that?" I replied, "Because Santa is magic and he can look like anyone." My son got the biggest, brightest smile on his face and looked through Santa Myk's pictures for the next hour. He's talked about Santa nearly every day since.
When I looked for somewhere to take him to see a Black Santa, I realized there really weren't any options out there. Our babies deserve better than that. So - I am giving them the best Santa experience in Southern California, period.
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A Mother's Review:
"Our experience with Nekoda was simply magical! . . .Her intimate studio provided the perfect setting without being intimidating. . .The props and backdrops created gorgeous settings for the pictures, and her co-star, Santa was kind and gentle, making my fairy feel at ease. It really helped to work with someone who looked like her, and feel seen and affirmed during this special season. Nekoda and her assistant (husband) gave directions and captured beautiful images of my fairy and Santa. They all made it so simple for my sweet girl to respond as needed, and she clearly enjoyed every moment! Of course, sweet treats and the spirit of Christmas are the perfect motivation. And the images are just incredible! I was wonderstruck as I looked through her captures and am so glad we got to work with her! I am now dreaming up another shoot to include myself in a fancy gown with my fairy because, why not! Nekoda is amazing at what she does and your family portraits will be treasures for you to enjoy for years. Book her yesterday!"
Linda K.