Four ways to bring him in
Every booking includes an edited gallery of the photos, delivered to you — not a rack of prints you have to pick through in a mall.
Santa at your door
He arrives at your home for 30 to 45 minutes. He knows the kids' names, what they asked for, and the one detail that makes a five-year-old's jaw drop. Reading, gift handoff, and photos throughout — you're in them too.
- 30–45 minutes
- Named-child script
- Gift handoff
- Photos included
Portraits with Santa
A styled session in our Annapolis studio or on location. Proper lighting, a set that isn't a folding chair in front of a curtain, and time enough that a shy toddler gets to warm up before the shutter matters.
- Studio or on location
- Mini or full session
- Pets welcome
- Digital gallery
Company and community parties
Office parties, HOA gatherings, clubhouses, church halls, tree lightings. Santa works the room for a set block of hours while we photograph, and everyone leaves with their pictures instead of waiting on someone's camera roll.
- Hourly blocks
- High-volume lines
- Same-night sharing
- Certificate of insurance available
Santa and the 360 booth
Our sister brand's photo booths, parked next to the big chair. Guests get a slow-motion 360 clip and an instant print, and you get a night that runs itself. Popular for corporate parties where the adults want in on it.
- 360 video booth
- Instant prints
- Branded overlays
- Attendant on site
How a home visit actually goes
Written out in order, because parents ask — and because knowing the beats is how you keep the surprise on your side.
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You tell us the details that matter
Kids' names and ages, what they've asked for, the dog's name, the grandparent who'll be crying in the corner. It goes on Santa's list.
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We stage quietly before he knocks
The photographer arrives a few minutes early, finds the light, and stays out of the way. No lighting stands going up while a four-year-old watches.
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Santa comes to the door
Bells first. He greets each child by name, sits down, and gives them time — this is the part nobody wants rushed.
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Reading, gifts, and the group shot
A story if you want one, presents handed over if you've left them with us, then the picture with everyone in it, including you.
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Your gallery lands within days
Edited, full resolution, yours to print and share. Cards go out on time for once.
Seven seasons of this
Real visits, real families, no stock photography. Tap any picture to open it.
Questions parents ask
If yours isn't here, the North Pole desk at the bottom right will answer it.
How far ahead should we book?
Weekend evenings in December fill first, often by early November. Weeknights and daytime slots stay open longer. If your date is close, ask anyway — cancellations happen and we keep a short list.
Is the beard real?
Yes. Real beard, tailored suit, and boots that have been polished. Kids at the age where they start checking are the reason this matters.
What areas do you serve?
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are home. We regularly travel to Baltimore, Severna Park, Crofton, Bowie, Kent Island, and into the DC and Northern Virginia suburbs. Longer distances are possible with travel time built in.
Can Santa hand out our own gifts?
He can. Leave them with the photographer when we arrive, labeled with each child's name, and he'll bring them in from the sleigh.
What if a child is frightened?
It happens with toddlers and it's fine. Santa slows down, sits low, and lets them come to him — or doesn't, and we photograph the family instead. Nobody gets placed on a lap against their will.
When do we get the photos?
An edited online gallery within a few days of your visit, in plenty of time for cards. Party bookings can have images shared the same night on request.
Are you insured?
Yes, and we can send a certificate of insurance to a venue, HOA, or corporate office that requires one. Just ask when you book.
What does it cost?
It depends on the length of the visit, your location, and whether you want the photo booth added. Tell us the date and what you have in mind and you'll get a straight number back the same day.
Hold a date
Two ways to start, whichever you prefer. Talk to the booking desk and it'll walk through the details with you, or leave the form and we'll come back with availability and a price.
Either way a real person confirms before anything is booked. Nothing on this site takes payment or locks in a date on its own.