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A Magical Santa Experience | December 2024

A Magical Santa Experience | December 2024

Another incredible Santa event is in the books, and I can’t stop smiling thinking about all the joy and wonder that filled the studio! This event is always one of my favorites of the year, and it was such a gift to witness the excitement of each child as they experienced the magic of Santa in the most unexpected way.

Unlike the usual meet-and-greet, our Santa sessions are filled with surprise and wonder. Each child sat down for their portraits, completely unaware that Santa was sneaking up behind them. Their reactions—wide eyes, giggles, and a mix of shock and delight—made for the most heartwarming moments. Some kids immediately burst into laughter, while others took a second to process what was happening before their faces lit up with joy.

The set was cozy and festive, complete with twinkling lights, soft blankets, and classic Christmas touches. Families arrived dressed in beautiful holiday outfits and the sweetest matching pajamas, making each session feel even more special. And of course, Santa made sure to hand out his signature candy canes, a simple but sweet tradition that adds to the magic.

It’s always an honor to create these timeless memories for families. Watching parents tear up as they see their child’s joy, knowing they’ll cherish these moments forever—that’s why I do what I do.

To all the families who joined me this year, thank you for letting me be part of your holiday season. If you missed it, I hope to see you next year for another magical Santa surprise!

Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and holiday magic!

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2025, you were full in the best way.
This year in the studio looked like little fingers wrapped around mama’s hand, brand new babies settling into safe arms, tiny smiles turning into belly laughs, and families learning how to just be together long enough for it to show.
I’m still undone by how fast it all goes.
Thank you for trusting me with your season.
For showing up tired, hopeful, pregnant, postpartum, joyful, tender, and real.
These highlights are a little love letter to the families I got to work with in 2025.
Here’s to more connection, more presence, and more moments that actually matter.

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. . 2025, you were full in the best way. This year in the studio looked like little fingers wrapped around mama’s hand, brand new babies settling into safe arms, tiny smiles turning into belly laughs, and families learning how to just be together long enough for it to show. I’m still undone by how fast it all goes. Thank you for trusting me with your season. For showing up tired, hopeful, pregnant, postpartum, joyful, tender, and real. These highlights are a little love letter to the families I got to work with in 2025. Here’s to more connection, more presence, and more moments that actually matter.

Eight years of tradition.
Eight years of families walking through these doors, year after year.

Some of these kids have been coming since they were babies. Some have grown up and moved on, and that feels just as meaningful. Being a small part of their childhood memories is something I’m truly grateful for.

Here’s a glimpse into a full day of quiet moments, nervous smiles, whispered conversations, and the calm magic that happens before Santa even says hello.

I’m deeply grateful to the families who trust me with this tradition, and to the Santa who has shown up year after year and become part of so many childhood memories.

When I first started this, I had no idea how it would be received. I’m so grateful it’s become part of so many families’ holiday traditions.

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Eight years of tradition. Eight years of families walking through these doors, year after year. Some of these kids have been coming since they were babies. Some have grown up and moved on, and that feels just as meaningful. Being a small part of their childhood memories is something I’m truly grateful for. Here’s a glimpse into a full day of quiet moments, nervous smiles, whispered conversations, and the calm magic that happens before Santa even says hello. I’m deeply grateful to the families who trust me with this tradition, and to the Santa who has shown up year after year and become part of so many childhood memories. When I first started this, I had no idea how it would be received. I’m so grateful it’s become part of so many families’ holiday traditions.