Santa on the Beach sessions

Comparison chart of 2025 photo session options for Santa on the Beach and Premium Session, including duration, number of photos, locations, themes, portrait options, discounts, fees, and costs.
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Example photos from our 2024 Santa on the Beach sessions

Since 2018, families around Australia have loved our fast, friendly and fun Santa photos. Just 5 minutes is all it takes to create some amazing memories together!

We’ve learned all the tricks over the years to make your Santa on the Beach photos as streamlined as possible - from the moment you book to when you open your gallery.

Your $99 Santa on the Beach session includes:

  • A 5 minute fun, relaxed group photo session on the beach with Santa

  • A Christmas-themed set including Santa Claus, a Christmas tree and Merry Christmas sign with the year. You can bring your own props too!

  • A professional photographer guiding you through 5 different photo combos

  • 5 x digital images delivered in a personalised online gallery within 5 business days

  • Free reschedules and transfers, subject to availability and T&Cs

  • No hidden fees: $99 includes gst, booking fees and credit card surcharges.

Also…

  • We recommend up to 8 people (kids + adults) per booking due to timing, but can accommodate more if required

  • Dog-friendly sessions are available at selected locations. Don’t let your best mate miss out!

  • All cancellations incur a $15 administration fee, and are subject to T&Cs

  • Book with confidence knowing that we have public liability insurance, Working with Children Checks and council permits

  • See our FAQs for answers to all the most commonly asked questions

Looking for a longer photo shoot? Learn more about our Premium sessions in Manly

A couple dressed in Christmas-themed pajamas standing on a sandy beach holding dogs, with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus in a Santa suit nearby, celebrating Christmas 2024 by the water.
People celebrating Christmas on a beach with a decorated Christmas tree, a person dressed as Santa Claus, two children, and two adults wearing Christmas hats, all jumping and smiling.
Family dressed in Christmas hats on the beach with a decorated Christmas tree, a person dressed as Santa Claus, a sign reading 'Merry Christmas 2024,' and a dog.
Family celebrating Christmas on the beach with Santa, a decorated Christmas tree, and gifts, holding umbrellas to shield from the sun.
A family of five with a dog standing on a sandy beach near water, with a Christmas tree decorated with silver ornaments and a Santa Claus figure dressed in red behind them.
A young boy sitting on a large fluffy dog on the sandy beach near a decorated Christmas tree.
A girl and a woman with long hair posing on the beach with Santa Claus, who is holding a sign that reads 'Merry Christmas 2024.' The girl is waving, and Santa and the woman are smiling with the ocean in the background.
Family on the beach celebrating Christmas, with a man tossing a child in a Santa hat into the air, a woman dressed as Santa, children, and two golden retrievers.
Family of three with a dog celebrating Christmas on the beach, with a decorated Christmas tree and a sign that reads 'Merry Christmas 2024'.
A man dressed as Santa Claus, wearing a red outfit and a wide-brimmed hat, sitting on a wooden bench on a sandy beach, holding a smiling young child in his lap. Next to them is a decorated Christmas tree with silver and blue ornaments, star and shell
Family celebrating Christmas on the beach with a decorated Christmas tree, Santa in a red suit, and a sign that says "Merry Christmas 2024." The family is dressed in matching Christmas pajamas and has dogs with them.
Family of three with their dog on a sandy beach with a decorated Christmas tree

Timelines

  • A man dressed as Santa Claus in red suit and straw hat holding a sign that says 'Before' while waving and smiling, standing outdoors on a wooden platform under a clear blue sky.

    Before your Santa photos

    1. Book your preferred location, day and time online, 24/7

    2. Receive an instant email confirmation with all the details of your session. Bookmark it!

    3. Get prepared! Plan what you’ll wear, any festive props to bring and who you want in each pic

    4. You’ll receive an email + sms reminder before your session with last minute details.

    5. Read the tips below to ensure you have a fun, seamless experience on the day of your photos

  • Person dressed as Santa Claus sitting on a beach, holding a sign that says 'On the Day,' with a decorated Christmas tree and boats on a lake in the background.

    On the day of your photos

    1. Check Instagram and Facebook for any last minute weather updates or changes

    2. Allow plenty of time for parking. The beach could be busy if it’s a sunny day!

    3. Arrive no more than 5 mins early or late - we do our best to run to schedule

    4. Check in with our team so we know you’re here. Listen out for your name!

    5. In the set, listen to the photographer‘s directions and tell them if you have any specific requests. Relax and have fun!

    6. You can leave the beach straight after your pics - no need to check back in

  • Santa Claus sitting on a beach chair with a large sign that says "After" on a sandy beach near the ocean, waving at the camera.

    After your Santa photos

    1. Within 5 business days, you’ll get an email with a link to your online gallery. Don’t forget to check your spam too!

    2. We’ll post on Facebook and Instagram when photos have been sent too.

    4. Download your photos straight away and save them somewhere safe. Galleries expire after 12 months.

    5. You can order and pay for printed photos directly from your gallery if you want high quality, professional prints.

    6. Tick ‘Santa photos’ off your to-do list and enjoy Christmas with some fun, epic pics of the fam

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