
Book Australia’s most iconic Christmas photos with Santa on the Beach Pics
If you’re looking for a uniquely Australian Christmas photo that the whole family (including the dog) will love, you’ve found it!
Santa on the Beach Pics captures fun, relaxed and dog-friendly Santa photos that reflect a true Aussie Christmas on the beach. Since 2018, our team of Christmas-loving professional photographers have been bringing the magic of Christmas to families around Australia.
This year, Santa will be visiting 8 stunning beach locations across Australia, including Sydney’s Northern Beaches (Curl Curl, Bayview, Narrabeen and Manly), Melbourne, Perth and the Central Coast.
Santa on the Beach sessions always sell out fast, so join the priority access waitlist for exclusive early access to snap up your preferred Christmas photo location and time.
Fast, fun and unique Christmas photos
With 8 seasons under our (Santa) belt, we know how to make your Christmas photos feel merry and bright ☀️
Your session only takes 5 minutes - long enough for great candid family pics but short enough for kids (and dogs) to stay happy
We focus on quality, not quantity, with 5 different photo combos.
Book online 24/7 with real time availability, with the option to reschedule up to 48 hours before your session
Your online, personalised gallery is sent within 5 business days
Professional quality prints can be ordered directly from your personalised gallery - save time with just the click of a button!
Choose from eight beach locations
Santa on the Beach Pics is now available in eight beach locations around Australia:
Sydney, NSW: South Curl Curl, North Curl Curl, Narrabeen, Bayview (Santa sessions) and Manly (Premium sessions)
Central Coast, NSW
Melbourne, VIC
Perth, WA
Know another location perfect for Santa on the Beach photos? Contact us and we’ll look into it. We’re always on the lookout for new locations!
6 reasons to choose Santa on the Beach Pics
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What started in 2018 as a fun idea and an Excel spreadsheet has grown into a well-oiled Christmas tradition that we start planning for months and months in advance.
Through trial and error we’ve fine-tuned every step along the way, so you can enjoy everything from easy online bookings to an efficient and fun experience on the day.
The only thing we haven’t mastered yet is how to control the weather, but we do have measures in place to mitigate how much it impacts you. See our FAQs for details.
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We don’t just give you 10 variations of the one photo set up. During your session, you’re photographer will guide you through a series of 5 different combinations so each photo you receive is different. Some are with the whole set, others are close up, with/without Santa etc. For examples of the different types of Christmas photos, head to ‘What to Expect’.
However, you are also in control! If there’s a specific photo that you want, just tell your photographer on the day and they’ll happily work with you.
Our set represents an Aussie Beach Christmas, but you are also welcome to bring your own festive costumes and props to really personalise your Santa photos!
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Christmas is expensive enough, which is why we’ve kept our pricing as low and transparent as possible.
Your Santa on the Beach photo session is $99 with no hidden surprises like booking fees, credit card fees or GST added at the checkout.
Check out our ‘what to expect’ section for a breakdown of what your session includes. The only extra you’ll pay is if you choose to print out your photos after recieving your prepaid online gallery.
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With extra beaches added and more Santa sessions available, it's easier than ever to find a time that suits your family.
Missed out on a spot? Join the waitlist or reschedule for free if more times open up. We often added extra sessions, and keep a few options up our sleeve in case of bad weather.
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We get it! Life admin usually happens late at night when the kids are finally asleep (or randomly wide awake?).
That’s why we’ve made booking simple, with real-time availability and instant confirmations. PLUS, you have the freedom to reschedule up until to 48 hours before your booking (subject to availability - see T&Cs for details). We understand how quickly your diary fills up at Christmas time!
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With young kids of our own, we know you don’t want to wait long on a busy, hot beach with kids (and dogs).
That’s why we try to choose a quieter part of the beach, limit sessions to 5 minutes and run a schedule stricter than Santa’s elves!
With a professional team running the show, we strive to make your Christmas photos as efficient as possible, while still allowing you to enjoy the experience and embrace the magic of Christmas.
Channel 7 did a feature segment with us and Dr Harry Cooper on Better Homes and Gardens
Our Santas are dressed and sponsored by Okanui, for the iconic Aussie Beach Santa look
Huge Hollywood actor, Travis Fimmel, had his Santa photos with us, as featured on Manly Observer
Enjoy a Premium session at Q Station Manly on beautiful Quarantine Beach

We work with Northern Beaches Council to secure permits for all sessions