The Award Winning Studio, The Imagery in Burnsville, MN, brings you the Magic of Christmas Holiday Sessions
Santa is coming to The Imagery! Nov. 5th and 11th
$195 - sessions include your bonus of 1 digital file with artwork applied (see below--or switch to a Santa's magical book) and a $95 print credit.
(These sessions are recommended for children newborn to age 8 -- or older if accompanied by siblings. Pets or even pets alone are welcome too, and make adorable images to share, decorate on your walls, or send out for holiday greetings that will have all your friends and family smiling!)
Apply for a timeslot, we will contact you with details and confirm
The Details
Experienced natural beard Santas! Private appointments and up to 30 minutes of quality time and activities captured for a lifetime!
Santa experience photos will be shown online, pick your favorites, and come back for an in person appointment to design your customized art ($95 credit towards prints, plus bonuses--see below!)
Nov. 5th and 11th.
Santa is given information about your child before the session, so when they converse with each child, the seem to know all about them already--as Santa would of course!
Pick your choice of activities with Santa from a long list of ideas, and we'll try to get to at least 3 different ones within our 30 minutes of private time. (On average, children spend about 15-20 minutes, it can vary between different personalities and age groups, but all are priceless moments you'll treasure).
Apply for a Time Slot and We Contact You with more info to confirm
BONUS for the first 5 sessions: Magical Gift Book Set- $150 value add-on, FREE!
This magical book will be something that Santa and your children share together at your session, and then take home with your right after your meeting with Santa, that very same day! Available to the first 5 families that reserve a spot. Already have one from last year? Perfect! remember to bring in your magical box and Santa will magically have it ready to show it to the children with this year's instructions.
Imagine a way for your kids to stay excited and engaged in Christmas all season long as you help them write down their wishes, and send messages to the North Pole in the magical box. Santa will tell them all about it and how to use its magic. Includes an audio book and instructions on how the Magic works, including a fun set of 'hint' cards to hunt for Santa's hidden gift on Christmas morning.
Gallery of Santa Experiences, and the Snow Session (Santa Optional)
When booking, put in notes "Snowman", and we'll add a family photo activity in the 'snow' (digital magic)
a la carte Products & Gifts - Some more details on investment
Use your $95 print credit for gift prints (4x6 and 5x7s from $55 each), a wall portrait of the same pose (from 11x14 and larger, $190 and up, all sizes for walls and mantle-piece Christmas decor), or for greeting cards (pack of 25 for $75). We also have albums, completely designed on each page with the magic, from $525 for 5x7 (10 art photos in storybook format). Want just digital files? Our magical art is always added to anything you order, print or digital. Digitals are emailed to you, and copyright release is $150 per image. Want to just share with friends online? We got you covered! Anything you order from in print will receive a complimentary sharable file (not printable). Social media files are in resolution suitable for sharing sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and not suitable for print nor given copyright permission for legally printing them.
Print and Digital Prices are based on a one-pose order, additional art charge is added at $35 per pose.
Holiday Ornaments
Designed to last for generations of Christmas Futures, these bamboo, metal or wood ornaments feature your favorite photo in up to 5"x5".
$60-90
Holiday Cards
We will have a variety of unique holiday cards on display for you to choose from. We look forward to designing a one-of-kind card that stands out - just for you.
Starting at $75 for sets of 25
Canvas, Metal and Acrylic Wall Art - and Giclée (NEW!) (painting over top for a Masterpiece portrait turned into a painting).
Our high quality portraits designed for your walls are made to last for generations without fading, are the best way to show off your images, and come in a variety of sizes, and presentations, including canvas, metal, acrylic, and even our new 'Giclée' wall art with acrylic paint strokes hand-applied over top of canvas to truly look and feel like a painting. We can also design for you a custom collage with your favorite shots and place multiple images on a piece of art--wooden blocks are perfect for this treatment.
Starting at $350 for 11x14
Custom Mobile App
The best way to show off and share all of the images from your shoot is to have them all on your phone. Be sure to ask us how you can get your own custom app that saves right to your mobile devices, to have with you always. You can easily share the app in person or post your album online.
$89 add-on of all your ordered images, or free with any $800 order
Heirloom Albums
Our heirloom albums are the perfect way to preserve your images and enjoy them for generations. They can include text with a Christmas story designed for you with your child(s)' name(s), or, left with blank pages to create your own story and notes about your Christmas traditions. Choose from a variety of sizes and cover materials to create the perfect keepsake for your family. They include our custom, hand-done 'magical' treatment to each and every image in the collection.
Starting at $525 with minimum $300 print order and $15 art charge per spread.
Gift Prints
Gift Prints are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Printed on the finest archival paper, laminated and gilded edges complement these mounted and frame-ready prints. These prints will withstand the test of time and are sure to be treasured for many Christmases to come.
Starting at $55 or Buy 5 5x7s, get one free, with one time artwork charge of (limit 2 poses, $35 pose charge for each additional pose).
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Magical Spirit of Christmas Sessions - Booking Instructions
Apply for your spot today and a time will instantly be on hold for you. Wait for an invoice ($195) and call (3-4 days as we catch up with confirmations). We'll discuss the details and answer any questions you may have. Once payment is received to confirm your spot, we will send confirmation and more instructions for your special meeting with Santa, and what to prepare for the best Santa meeting ever!
Click the button below to view available spots, don't delay and miss out on your preferred time! Nov. 5 or Nov. 11. Each private appointment with Santa will last (up to) 30 minutes. Some younger children, and those a bit timid about Santa, may not need the whole 30 minutes, and might lose attention sooner...we'll still be able to get many priceless expressions to choose from.
Click the next button to reserve a spot, and we'll get in touch with you to confirm!
Pick a time slot - nothing is due right away - we will contact you to confirm!
“There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment.”
About Rod and Stephanie, Owners of The Imagery in Burnsville, MN
That's us! Married in 2005, Rod and Stephanie Oman are a husband and wife team celebrating 17 years in business and life together. Rod founded The Imagery in 1998 and is a Master Certified Photographer with the Professional Photographers Association of America and a 7 time Twin Cities Photographer of the Year with the TCPPA. Rod photographs, Stephanie hops in and out of Santa sessions helping to set each interaction's activity with Santa, and together sets and magic are created that tell the story of a child's dream of Santa Claus and the wonder of Christmastime. Rod and Stephanie have a fur-baby family. Repeat clients will remember Goldendoodle, Pixel, who went over the Rainbow bridge in 2019, and now the fur baby is the lovely Posey, a 4 year old, 90+ pound Bernedoodle. (We keep her hidden for most kids that are still 1/2 her size). Just ask to see the big girl, and we can bring her out to say hello after your session. She's the next best thing to Santa!