A Santa Experience They’ll Actually Remember
More than a quick photo with Santa
Your child gets 25 unhurried minutes with Santa to talk, laugh, share their Christmas wishes, listen to a little Night Before Christmas, and help with some “toy-making” in Santa’s Headquarters.
Come a little early or stay afterward for hot chocolate, holiday treats, and a Christmas craft to take home.
Santa Experience Details
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Katie Smith Photography | Mebane, NC
25-minute private Santa experience
$99 session fee
Collections begin at $99
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course! We love including the whole family in photos with Santa.
Santa Michael Ellington is THE Santa in Mebane. He is a real bearded Santa with many years of experience, including with babies and special needs children. If your little skeptic has a question, Santa Michael has the perfect answer.
That’s ok! I believe Santa portraits should be fun, not traumatic. We’ll try a variety of options from having Santa stand nearby, toys that will help your child focus on fun, or -when all else fails- do a little digital magic.
We have so many props to create fun memories! From snow globes to nutcrackers, storybooks to strings of lights, we’ll capture sweet moments and maybe make a little mischief.
The $99 session fee is due at booking. Session fee includes your private photo session with Santa and a personalized ordering experience. It also includes snacks, crafts, and more during our holiday event. Session fee does not include any prints or products.
The
Memory Collection
Designed for more images and more possibilities.
$575 Artwork Credit
All Digital Images
$825
The
Moment Collection
Designed for a thoughtfully chosen handful of images.
$250 Artwork Credit
5 Digital Images
$375
The
Keepsake Collection
Designed for clients who only need their favorites.
$50 Artwork Credit
2 Digital Images
$99
The
Digital Collection
Designed for clients that want them all on their device.
All Digital Images
$599
Capture the magic of your family’s Christmas moments with keepsakes that bring holiday warmth—without adding to your to-do list. I handle all your printing needs, from framed portraits and albums to custom holiday cards, so you can focus on enjoying the season. Relax and let me take care of the details! View our product guide here.
I make it easy! We can review your images as soon as the next day. By reviewing your images together, I can guide you through the process, answer questions, and talk about any editing requests you may have.
Can’t make it in person? No problem! We can meet over Zoom.
Digital copies will be delivered to a private gallery within a week, ready for you to enjoy and share some holiday cheer! Beautiful prints will be ready for pick up within two weeks, bringing a festive touch to your home just in time for the season.