WHY FAMILIES LOVE OUR SANTA SESSIONS
Santa sessions are offered on one special day only, with a limited number of appointments available.
A REAL SANTA EXPERIENCE
This isn't a rushed mall experience. Your child will enjoy meaningful moments with Santa in a beautifully designed holiday set.
fine art holiday portraits
Each image is thoughtfully edited to create timeless Christmas portraits perfect for holiday cards, gifts, and wall art.
A REAL SANTA EXPERIENCE
limited availablity
Perfect for holiday cards
Your gallery will be delivered in time to order Christmas cards and gifts before the holiday rush.
Session Details
DATE: Saturday, November 21, 2026
LOCATION: Brentwood, California
SESSION LENGTH: 20 minutes
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Children and immediate families
GALLERY DELIVERY: within two weeks of your session
COST: $185 8 edited high resolution images, paid when booking.
Best time slots
Wondering what "best time slot" means?
The best time slots are reserved for who are most comfortable and happiest during specific times of day. Younger children often photograph best in the morning, while older children may do well later in the day.
Choosing the right time may make a big difference in your child's experience and your final photos.
VIP families receive first access to Santa session bookings before dates are released to the public.
Many of our most popular appointment times are reserved during VIP registration, so joining the VIP list is the best way to secure your preferred session time.
what to wear
VIP ACCESS
Neutral tones, classic holiday colors, velvet textures, knits, and timeless outfits photograph beautifully with out holiday set.
When will i receive my images?
Your gallery will be delivered within two weeks, allowing plenty of time for holiday cards and gifts.
Christmas memories happen in the blink of an eye. Don't miss this year's magical Santa experience.
What is the total cost of the Santa Experience Portrait session?
The complete cost of the session is $185. It includes 20 minutes with Santa and 8 high resolution edited images delivered within 2 weeks of your session..
The complete session fee needs to be paid when booking your session.
Neutral tones and simple textures photograph beautifully against the colorful monthly backdrops. I’ll send a prep guide with styling tips before your session.
What should
we wear?
Yes! Each session includes up to five family members. If you have a larger group, just let me know and we can discuss custom options.
Can I bring my
whole family?
mini session?
Your fully edited image will be delivered within a week, with the option to purchase additional images or prints.
When will I get
my photos?
mini session?
The $25 session fee is non-refundable, but you can transfer it to another date if you give at least 48 hours’ notice.
What if I need to reschedule?
frequently asked questions
Santa sessions typically sell out quickly. We recommend reserving your appointment as soon as registration begins. Reserving your session requires a $75 retainer.
When should i book?
Will siblings be photographed together?
Absolutely! We will capture individual portraits as well as sibling portraits as time allows.
CAN PARENTS JOIN THE PHOTOS?
Yes! Family portraits are welcome and create beautiful keepsakes.
We absolutely love our newborn photos. Diane was extremely professional, kind, and patient with us during our newborn session. We took posed newborn photos with the props, wraps, and headbands Diane brought; we also took family photos in the nursery. We got so many great shots! As a new mom, I was nervous about a newborn session with a two week old. You just don't know how the baby is going to be. But Diane put us at ease; she was so patient with us and our baby. She allowed us time to breastfeed and calm the baby, and was also good at calming our newborn girl. She worked really quickly to pose and get great shots. Thank you, Diane! We are so gratetful. I highly recommend using Diane to capture this precious time. H.W.
I was referred to Diane through a friend of a friend to do my newborn son’s photos. I was very thrilled with how quickly she responded from the very start and how communicative she was and that she checked in with me (preggo & mom brain made me very forgetful). I contacted her while I was still pregnant and then after I had my baby to set up his photo shoot and she was so helpful with giving information and answering all my questions. We decided to do our session in home because that was easier with a new baby. She came with so many options for props and backgrounds! It was so wonderful. She was patient with my baby and with me which was helpful especially when my baby ended up being fussy. She then came back over a few days later to look through the photos with me and to look through packages. I would highly recommend her! - Lauren
My family and I loved working with Diane. She took such outstanding photos of my newborn that we went back months later for our Christmas card photo as well. Diane was very professional and I appreciated how quickly she gave me our photos. I would highly recommend her for your family. CB
Diane is artistic and captures amazing shots. We are so incredibly pleased with the photos that Diane took of our newborn baby girl. Diane went beyond our expectations - we were not expecting all the different poses and options, and we're delighted with the results. We always felt she was mindful of our baby's comfort and safety as well. Diane is warm and friendly and easy to get along with; she is clearly a photographer because she delight in capturing important moments artistically. Sheilagh
We absolutely love our newborn photos! Diane was extremely professional, kind, and patient with us during our newborn session. We had an in home session. We took posed newborn photos with the props, wraps, and headbands Diane brought., and we also took family photos in the nursery and room. We got so many great shots! As a new mom, I was nervous about a newborn session. You just don't know how the baby is going to be. But Diane put us at ease, she was so patient with us and our baby. She allowed us time to breastfeed and was so good at calming our newborn girl. She worked really quick to pose and get great shots. Thank you Diane! We are so grateful! I highly recommend using Diane to capture this precious time!
Diane put us at ease; she was so patient with us and our baby.
I had a great experience with Diane. She was very accommodating with dates and took a ton of photos. I also loved that she came with a changing booth at the beach and accessories which really enhanced the overall look. Looking forward to the newborn session.
C.H.
I had a great experience with Diane.
I'd love to hear from you! The easiest way to get started is with a quick phone chat so I can learn more about what you're looking for and answer any questions. Just let me know the best time to call in the contact form, or feel free to give me a call (714)366-5445. I do my best to respond to all messages within 24 hours. I can't wait to connect with you!
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STUDIO HOURS
Monday - Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 7 p.m.
sunday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
You'll find pricing and all the details for each session throughout the website. Just visit the section you are interested in to learn more!
