2026 Old Town Tustin Santa Experience
So glad you're here!
Santa Photos in Orange County November 14, 2026
Santa photos shouldn't feel like one more box to check on an already full holiday list.
This is a slow, joyful morning in our studio with a real professional Santa, a custom-designed backdrop, and a thoughtfully planned experience built to take the stress off your plate.
No long mall lines.
No rushed two-minute slot.
Just your family, our team, and photos you'll want to print and pass down for years.
Jennifer imus photography
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Our favorite Christmas tradition!
Tanya G. - Los Angeles
We’ve been bringing our twins to Jen’s Santa sessions since they were little, and it has become one of our absolute favorite Christmas traditions. We actually drive down from Los Angeles every year just for this!
First of all, her Santa is hands down the best REAL Santa I have ever seen. My kids absolutely love him and talk about seeing Santa at Jen’s all year long. It’s so much more than just getting a picture with Santa.
And somehow, Jen makes the whole thing feel easy. It’s relaxed, never rushed or chaotic, and I know we’re going to walk away with beautiful images every single year. We use them for our Christmas cards, but they’ve also become some of my favorite keepsakes of the kids growing up.
We’ve watched our twins grow up through these Santa photos, which makes them even more special to me now. It’s absolutely worth the drive from LA and worth every penny. I wouldn’t want to do Santa anywhere else
The Santa Experience
WHAT TO EXPECT
Imagine this....
You walk into a warm, quiet studio. No line. No rushing. No strangers bumping elbows with your kids. Just your family, a beautifully designed set, and the kind of unhurried morning that actually feels like Christmas is supposed to feel.
And then Santa walks in.
Not a mall Santa. Nor a guy in a wrinkled suit who's checking his watch.
Our Santa is the real deal (a special education teacher in real life), and he already knows your child's name.
That moment when their little face changes? That's what we're here to capture.
Just 3 Simple Steps
santa portrait process
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Book your time slot online, fill out a short questionnaire, and drop off any gift you'd like Santa to hand-deliver before your session date.
Arrive dressed and ready. We will capture all the magical interactions and their eyes filled with wonder. Those reactions are the ones you'll frame.
Receive your online gallery of either 5 professionally edited images or your full gallery ready to download, print, and pass down
RESERVE your spot
ENJOY the experience
CHERISH your images
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Every package includes your private time with Santa, a professionally designed studio set, a gift from Santa, and high-resolution images.
Whether you're looking for a few perfect portraits or the full experience with wall art and keepsakes, there's an option built for your family.
Choose the experience that feels right for your family, and we'll take care of the Santa magic from there.
Packages start at $350 + tax
(5) digital images
Full gallery of digital images
full gallery of digital images
milk & cookies with Santa
full session video
matted prints
truly personalize your session
Plus more!
SANTA PHOTO PACKAGES
LEGACY
DELUXE
CLASSIC
what to take home
Made to be Displayed
These photos deserve more than a phone screen...
A Christmas card your family will actually save. Loose prints tucked into stockings or mailed to grandparents who live too far away. A framed portrait on the mantle that comes out every December and becomes part of how your home feels at Christmas.
We offer a full line of products to help you do something with these images beyond downloading them. Cards, prints, and wall art are all available to order directly from your gallery, and we're happy to help you figure out what fits your space and your family.
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PROFESSIONAL SANTA PHOTOGRAPHY
What if my child cries?
Is your Santa Experience good for autistic/neurodivergent kids?
What should we wear for Santa photos?
Can parents, siblings and pets be in the Santa photos?
What makes your Santa different?
What makes the Old Town Tustin Santa Experience different from regular Santa photos?
Have Questions?
It happens every year, and honestly, some of those photos become our favorites. We never force a child to sit on Santa's lap, smile or perform for the camera. Some children need a little more time, some want Mom or Dad nearby, and some prefer to watch Santa from a distance before they're ready to interact. We follow your child's lead and let the experience unfold naturally. If tears happen, we may capture them too because those are real memories. But if your child is truly distressed, we're not going to make them suffer for a photograph.
Absolutely. My studio is a calm, accepting and neurodivergent-friendly space. Santa is a special education teacher in real life and has an incredible amount of patience and experience with children who may need a little more time, space or a different approach. If your child needs any special accommodations, let me know before your session so Santa and I can be prepared to meet them exactly where they are.
Once the year's Santa set is complete, you'll receive my Santa Style Guide with color palettes, outfit inspiration and shopping ideas that photograph beautifully with the set. You don't need to make everyone match. Coordinating colors, holiday dresses, sweaters, velvet, plaid and even matching Christmas pajamas can all be adorable. And if you're stuck on a specific outfit, I'm always happy to help.
Yes! I always make time for family photos with Santa, and pets are welcome too. Classic and Deluxe sessions are designed for your immediate family. If you'd like to include grandparents or other extended family members, you can add up to two additional people for $125. For larger extended families, I recommend reserving two back-to-back sessions so we have enough time for all the combinations you want.
He's the real deal. Our Santa has a real beard, an incredible authentic wardrobe and takes the magic of being Santa very seriously. In real life he's a special education teacher, which means the patience and kindness you see with children comes naturally to him. He arrives early so children never see Santa getting out of a car, stays completely in character and genuinely loves creating this experience for families. I interviewed dozens of Santas before finding him, and I know how lucky we are to have him.
This isn't a crowded mall visit or a rushed photo in front of a backdrop. Your family has private time with Santa in my Old Town Tustin studio, surrounded by a Christmas set I design and build each year. Santa already knows your child's name, every child receives a special gift from the North Pole, and the experience is designed to give us time for the posed photographs and the little interactions that make the day magical. It's quiet, personal and intentionally created to feel like an experience your children get to have, not just a picture you need to check off the holiday list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking is Now Open!
these spots won't last long!
These sessions sell out every year, and once they're gone, they're gone until next December. If your family has been thinking about it, this is your sign. Reserve your spot, send us Santa's wish list, and let us take care of the rest.
We can't wait to meet your little ones.