The scent of pine fills the air, twinkling lights cast their gentle glow, and somewhere in the distance, jingle bells chime softly. Your children’s eyes grow wide with anticipation as they whisper their Christmas wishes, not to the universe, but to someone who truly listens. This year, the magic of Santa comes alive in a way that feels both intimate and extraordinary.
On November 8, Santa sessions at Ashlie Behm Photography studio offer something the crowded mall experience simply cannot: genuine connection captured in photographs that honor the wonder of childhood belief.
Table of Contents
- A Different Kind of Santa Experience
- What Your Santa Session Includes
- The Family Portrait Option
- An Investment with Stress-Free Experience for Your Family
- Why Santa Sessions Matter to Me
- Book Your Appointment for Santa Session Now
A Different Kind of Santa Experience
Picture this: no overwhelming crowds pressing in from all sides, no tired children melting down after waiting in line for an hour, no rushed interaction where Santa barely has time to ask your child’s name before the next family shuffles forward. The traditional mall Santa visit often leaves parents with a stressed child and a photograph that captures exhaustion rather than joy.
Professional Santa photos in my private Portland studio setting transform this experience entirely. Your little ones enter a cozy, beautifully decorated space where they can truly be present with Santa. The atmosphere invites calm rather than chaos, allowing your children to share their holiday dreams without feeling hurried or overwhelmed.
This unhurried approach means the Santa photographs capture authentic moments: the slight lean forward as your child whispers a secret wish, the delighted laugh when Santa says something funny, the thoughtful expression as they consider whether they’ve been good enough for that special toy.
Each Santa Session is designed to be a heartwarming, intimate experience for your family. Here is what to expect when you reserve your spot for Santa session at Ashlie Behm Photography’s Portland Studio:
What Your Santa Session Includes
- A 5–8-minute Santa session on November 8 at my calm, cozy NW Portland studio. This is your chance for your little ones to meet Santa and capture the look of pure wonder and joy on their faces.
- The experience begins before you even arrive. A letter from Santa that arrives about a week before your session. This personal touch includes a wish list for your kids to fill out and give to Santa when they meet him.
- A decorated sugar cookie from Santa’s elves to enjoy after the session because what’s a visit to Santa without a sweet treat?
- An online proofing gallery where you can view, purchase, and download your images. All digital files come with full print rights, making them perfect for holiday cards, gifts, or keepsakes.
During Santa Session, your children can relax into the moment, knowing they have Santa’s complete attention. To help you prepare, you’ll receive a welcome guide that includes:
- Styling suggestions for your children’s outfits
- Tips for talking with your kids about the session beforehand
- Vision boards offering inspiration for the aesthetic you hope to achieve
The Family Portrait Option
For families who want to add a little more holiday cheer, there’s an option to include a family portrait during the session (without Santa). The family portrait add-on includes a separate portrait of your immediate family during your session time.
You’ll receive a style guide to help everyone coordinate beautifully, and these portraits provide the perfect complement to your Christmas family photography Portland experience, giving you both the magic of Santa and the togetherness of family in one visit.
An Investment with Stress-Free Experience for Your Family
Digital files become available for purchase after you view your professionally edited images through an online proofing gallery. This approach lets you see the actual photographs before deciding which moments you want to preserve forever. The gallery functions as an online storefront where you can select your favorites, with every file including full print rights.
Pricing options accommodate different needs and preferences. One digital file, three digital files, or the complete collection: the choice reflects what matters most to your family this season.
These images work beautifully for holiday cards, gifts for grandparents who treasure every glimpse of their grandchildren, or keepsakes you’ll pull out year after year as your children grow.
Why Santa Sessions Matter to Me
Christmas holds a tender place in my heart. Growing up, my mom transformed our home into something magical each December, going above and beyond to ensure the season felt special. Those memories shaped how I view the holidays: as a time when wonder should flourish and children should feel embraced by enchantment.
Now, as a mom myself, I understand even more deeply how fleeting these believing years truly are. The time when Santa feels real, when magic requires no explanation, when wonder comes easily, it passes so quickly. My Santa sessions exist to honor and preserve these years for families throughout Portland.
With over eight years of experience as a professional photographer for Santa sessions in Portland, OR, I’ve learned that children respond best to environments where they feel safe and unhurried. My studio provides exactly that: a space where your little ones can be themselves, where shy children warm up naturally, where excited children can express their joy freely.
Book Your Appointment for Santa Session Now
The holiday season moves quickly, and November 8 will arrive before you know it. These intimate Santa sessions fill quickly because families recognize the difference between a photograph taken and a memory preserved. Your children’s belief in magic deserves to be celebrated and captured with intention, care, and heart.
Reserve your spot for Santa session on November 8 now, and let’s create something your family will treasure long after the decorations come down and childhood’s believing years give way to new kinds of magic.
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