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Beautiful, meaningful, artistic. santa photography

Santa PHOTOGRAPHER

TEMECULA - MURRIETA - menifee

 

the Original

magical Visit with Santa

 

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Capture beautiful Christmas nostalgia for your children. Let’s create magical Christmas portraits that tell a joyful story with Santa. We create candid moments, genuine emotion and Christmas cheer. Amy Dawnelle is Temecula’s Premiere Santa Photographer with 20 years of experience.

 

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Santa Portrait booking

 

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A Magical Visit with Santa

November 24 & 25 2025




(Only 8 Sessions Available)


This 30-minute visit with Santa & photography team includes:


Milk and cookies with Santa


All Christmas wardrobe and props


A special keepsake gift from Santa


A $250 portrait credit toward your Christmas art piece

$550

Planning Your Santa Photoshoot

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Step 1 Book your Photoshoot

Our Santa portrait sessions are thirty minutes of magic with Santa and your children. They will enjoy milk and cookies, Christmas carols, storytime, and a special Christmas keepsake from Santa. This adventure creates a variety of magical Christmas poses and arrangements with Santa.

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step 2 Experience The Photoshoot Magic

 

Your Santa photoshoot should be booked as soon as you have decided to enjoy this experience. We offer only 12 sessions per season in our Murrieta studio and sell out each year. They are booked on the week of  Thanksgiving break to allow time for Christmas delivery. Many clients book a year in advance.


50% of the session fee is due to secure your photoshoot. This fee covers your photoshoot time and the costs associated with planning, styling, shooting, and viewing your session. Plus, a $250 portrait credit


Once you have secured your session, we will email you a questionnaire to start the photoshoot planning process.

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Step 3 View Order & Enjoy Your Photos

 

Once your session is completed, we will schedule a view and order appointment. Your portrait package is sold separately.


We offer full-resolution digital files, heirloom-quality printed art pieces, and packages that combine both digital and printed art.


We are a full-service studio, which means your portraits can be printed and framed, wrapped in canvas, or arranged in a beautiful heirloom album.

 

Get in Touch

 

 

Send me a message and let's take some photos!

 

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Santa  Photography FAQ’s


When should I book Santa photos?


A Santa photoshoot should be booked as soon as you have decided to enjoy this experience. We offer only 12 sessions per season in our Murrieta studio, and book them on the week of Thanksgiving break to allow time for Christmas delivery.


What do I need to prepare for my Santa photos?


Once your Santa photoshoot has been secured, I'll send a questionnaire so that we can start planning your Santa photoshoot in. We have all of the props and costumes for most young children.


How much do Santa photos cost?


Quality professional Santa photography is considered an investment in your brand. Prices range depending on your photographic needs. Most clients invest between $800 and $2500 for their Santa photos, depending on their specific needs. We offer full-resolution digital files and advanced artwork, and retouching for each image ordered.