Say cheese! Capturing the Christmas spirit
Some mums are first in line when it comes to the annual Christmas photo, signalling the start of the festive period for their family. Others like to delay the inevitable for as long as possible.
Whatever your style, planning ahead when it comes to Santa photos can save you time and tears. Our unique guide features not only the tried and tested favourites, but some new Shire services catering for sensory needs, furbabies or your very own professional Christmas photoshoot.
Booking early using our handy guide to the best in the Shire will help you beat the queues and snap a picture you’ll be proud of for years to come.
Santa Photos are back at South Village!
After a two year hiatus, South Village Santa Photos are back! Boasting a beautiful Christmas set with real trees adorned with fairy lights, this Christmas is sure to be the Bestmas when you visit South Village.
December 3rd – 24th. Bookings essential. Pet photos and sensitive sessions available.
Bookings made online.
MOTS Offer: $5 off for the first 100 MOTS members who redeem. Use code MOTS5 when booking.
Book your Santa photo at Westfield Miranda
‘Tis the season to make merry memories! Create a Christmas keepsake and book your photo with Santa at Westfield Miranda. Visit their newly revamped Santa set and sit by their Christmas teddy bears whilst meeting your favourite white-bearded, red-suited man. Want to bring your furry friend along too? You can also book in your pet photography session at Westfield Miranda, so no family member has to miss out on the festive fun!
Book in your session via the Westfield Miranda website or Westfield Plus App.
Tav a photo with Santa
For the first time ever, Santa will be at Bangor Tavern every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 24th November to late December. Featuring a custom built one of a kind bespoke backdrop, the Tav is the perfect place to enjoy lunch before or after your photoshoot in the family friendly beer garden with an awesome kids’ play area.
Soft and hard copy photos will be provided with various packages available to choose from when booking. Four legged fur babies photos are also welcome.
Book ahead here.
Take your own photo with Santa at Kareela Village
Free Santa photos at Kareela Village! Kareela Village will have a magical scene, where you can take your own photos with Santa from November 24th 2022. Their Elf and Santa will be handing out sticker books and Santa’s helper hats to your little ones too (until stock runs out)!
Santa will be at Kareela Village weekly from Thursday to Sunday, starting Thursday 24th November until Friday 23rd December. Your furbaby dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash at all times.
Please head to the website to book your slot with Santa.
Santa Experience Photography Session
Santa is bringing his workshop to Erin L Photography’s Studio! This is the perfect opportunity to meet Santa and spend some time with him whilst getting some photos. They provide a quiet, calm environment so kids can relax and enjoy the session. Sensory friendly Santa sessions are also available as well as Christmas themed sessions. Book a session here.
Cronulla RSL
Get into the festive spirit at Cronulla RSL! The much-loved venue will have Santa and Selfie Elfie on Sunday 4th, Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th December to capture your 2022 Christmas photo. Simply BYO camera and they’ll capture the magic for you for free! Find more info here.
