So let's start with the fun part, what you want for Christmas.   But, how do you know if Santa will even think about getting you what you ask for?  Well, that's what this message is for, to help you decide what you really want this year.  Be sure to put down everything you think you want, you can add or cross out things later.

    Then, ask yourself, 'Why do I want that?'  You might think about the things you really wanted last year.  Which ones did you get?  And, after you got them, were they as good as you thought they would be?

     Once you start making your list, you can put a star by the ones you think are more important to you.  So, if you are ready, get a pencil and start making your list, and be thinking about the things you must do to make Santa happy so he will bring them to you!!!

     Once you have your list, you can start with a very important part of your letter.  It is where you tell Santa why you deserve to have him bring you things.

                                        Here are some ideas

Do you keep your room clean?

Do you do your homework without being prompted?

Are you polite to your parents, neighbors, and friends?

If you have pets, do you help take care of them?

Do you help others?

Are you respectful to your teachers?

All of these are kinds of things Santa likes to hear about.  We know we are taught not to brag about ourselves, but when you're talking about how you act, that's not bragging.

     While your Christmas list can be mostly a personal thing, Santa likes to know that you care about others too...

     You can pay a visit to an elderly neighbor or a grandparent.  You can volunteer or donate to a charitable cause.  It always is a good idea to help out if you have younger brothers or sisters.  Be a good citizen, know the rules and respect them in your community and school.  And for a real treat, do something nice for someone and don't let them know about it.  Santa is especially proud of people who do things like that.

     You might have heard people say that nobody is perfect.  That is really true, and Santa doesn't expect you to be an angel all the time, but he does like it when you always try to do your best!!!

     What if you don't get what you asked for?  There are things that happen at gift giving time, one is that you don't get what you had your heart set on, and the other is you get something you don't like.

     Sometimes Santa can see that something you ask for isn't the best thing for you, he may have other reasons for not bringing you all the things on your list, the main thing to know is that Santa loves you.

     Here is a secret, many times Santa uses other people, like relatives or friends to help deliver gifts to you at times other than at Christmas.  And, they might not even know that they are doing it for Santa.

     If you receive a gift you don't like, thank them for the thought and smile.  Make people feel good about the way you received their gift, they may someday present you with something you really like.

     We ask that you bring a small, unwrapped gift that we can sneak into Santa's toy bag at the beginning of the session.  Make sure it's something you know your child will like and small enough to fit in the toy bag.  The perfect size is no larger than 6x6x6.  Again, no wrapping please.

     You have reserved a studio time that we pay Santa to be here for.  If you have an emergency, please let us know as soon as possible.  We can try to fill your spot and/or, reschedule at a better time for you.

    When your session is complete, we will schedule a time for you to return to view the images and place your order. 

Santa is absolutely real!!  Our Santa's are professionals all the way.  They know how to entertain the children and parents, they know all kinds of trivia that might be asked of them.  They are gentle, kind souls, who know how to receive the kids.  The actual Santa may vary depending on their availability.