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It’s Time to Reserve Your 2024 Santa Mini Sessions in St. Louis!

Filed in Family — August 20, 2024

A young boy with an excited expression holds his face in surprise while Santa gestures in the background. The scene is set in a beautifully decorated St. Louis, Missouri Christmas session with festive trees and holiday decor.

As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to start planning to make this year truly special and filled with magic. Our favorite ways to kick off that festive season is through Mini Sessions with Santa. At Laura Stansberry Photography, we take love helping families create lasting memories by starting their holiday season with Santa Mini Sessions — complete with a warm, inviting experience for your little ones with surprises and magical touches at every turn. If you’ve been waiting to book Santa Mini Session in St. Louis, here’s everything you need to know.

Plan Your 2024 Santa Mini Sessions with Laura Stansberry Photography

A young boy hands a gift to Santa while kneeling on a fluffy white rug. Santa reaches out with a warm smile, surrounded by decorated trees and festive gift boxes.
Capturing holiday wonder during a St. Louis, Missouri Christmas mini-session, this young boy’s excitement is matched by Santa’s joyful gestures.
A young girl in an emerald green dress smiles while sitting beside Santa Claus. The room is filled with Christmas decorations, including a tree, wreaths, and carefully wrapped gifts.

What Are Santa Mini Sessions?

We’re excited to share what makes our Santa Mini Sessions unique. Held early in the season (the last weekend in October and the second weekend in November), these sessions give you plenty of time to incorporate your images into holiday cards or gifts – images are always ready before Black Friday! Your child will have the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Santa in a beautifully styled setting—no artificial backdrops here – we create a bespoke holiday set each year. We’ve designed an environment that feels like a classic Christmas scene, complete with a Christmas gift for each child at the end of their session. The result? Photographs that are charming, authentic, and truly capture the magic of the season.

A young boy sits next to Santa Claus on a cream-colored sofa in a bright, festive room. The boy is holding a small ornament and looking up at Santa, who is smiling warmly. The scene is decorated with a Christmas tree, wreaths, and wrapped gifts.
A close-up shot of a golden key hanging on a snow-covered Christmas tree branch, part of a St. Louis, Missouri holiday photo session.
A little girl, dressed in an olive green outfit, sits on Santa’s lap while they share a joyful conversation. The backdrop features frosted wreaths and a Christmas tree with delicate, warm lighting.
A young boy strikes a surprised pose while Santa reacts playfully in a beautifully decorated St. Louis, Missouri Christmas mini-session.

What Sets Laura Stansberry Photography’s Santa Mini Sessions Apart?

We understand the challenges of the typical mall Santa experience—the crowds, the crazy parking, the long lines, and the rushed – less than magical – atmosphere. At Laura Stansberry Photography, we focus on offering a stress-free, enjoyable session that lets your children engage with Santa in a relaxed setting. Our sessions are sibling-friendly and include a range of collection & printing options, from fine art prints to frames, a custom holiday card catalog and digital files. All so you can choose what suits your home and style best.

Our Signature Session includes a family portrait without Santa—an elegant image that can be displayed year-round. We also provide a curated style guide with shoppable options to help you select outfits that perfectly complement the session’s overall look and make shopping for holiday wardrobe all season a snap!

Three siblings sit around Santa, with the youngest child on his lap. The room is adorned with holiday decorations, including a Christmas tree, wreaths, and elegantly wrapped presents.
A young boy and Santa exchange a high-five in a cozy Christmas setting filled with decorated trees, wreaths, and wrapped gifts.
A little girl in a dark green dress sits beside Santa, looking up at him while they share a warm conversation. The room is elegantly decorated with Christmas wreaths, candles, and gift boxes.

How to Reserve Your Session

Our Santa Mini Sessions are always in high demand and tend to fill up quickly. We offer three different session options to match your preferences and budget. For families who wish to include a non-Santa family portrait, that option is available in our Signature Session or as an add-on to the Classic and Simply Santa collection. If you’re ready to secure your spot, now is the time to act. Reserve your session here.

Holiday joy shines through as a little girl shares a conversation with Santa during a Christmas photo session in St. Louis, Missouri.
A heartwarming moment as a young boy visits Santa during a St. Louis, Missouri holiday mini-session, captured in a beautifully styled Christmas setting.
A sweet moment as a little girl chats with Santa during a beautifully designed holiday photo session in St. Louis, Missouri.

Begin Your Holiday Season with Laura Stansberry Photography

If you’re interested in learning more or are ready to book your Santa Mini Session in St. Louis, we’re here to assist you. We look forward to helping you create cherished holiday memories. To stay up to date about upcoming sessions and special announcements, be sure to join our mailing list.

A timeless Christmas scene as children pose with Santa in a festive holiday photo session in St. Louis, Missouri.