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Why Families Book Their Santa Session Early for 2026

By: Always Remember Photography by Marsha

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Thinking About Santa Next Year? Now Is the Time.

Santa Claus with a child by a fireplace and Christmas Tree during a Santa Session near Mars and Cranberry Township
Santa reading the Nice List to a child in a cozy  room with a decorated Christmas tree and a lit fireplace.

If you’ve been following our Magical Santa Sessions for a while, you already know this isn’t just pictures with Santa. It’s an experience — one designed to feel personal, immersive, and unforgettable for children and the families who love them.

Each year, our Magical Santa Sessions are carefully reimagined from the ground up. The set, the story, the details, the pacing — all of it changes. The story is never repeated, and Santa’s room is rebuilt from scratch. Nothing is mass-produced and we do not use backdrops. That intentional approach is why families across the Pittsburgh area return year after year — and why so many of our new families tell us, “You have made memories for us that our children will treasure forever.”

Santa and a child build blocks in a room with a tree, stockings, and a cozy fireplace.

Why Families Return Year After Year

Many of our families make this a yearly tradition, returning again and again as their children grow. Others choose it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, knowing these moments are fleeting.

For 2026, 25 families have already rebooked, securing their place before the season even opens.

That leaves only 5 sessions available at this time.

 

 

Santa with two children in festive pajamasplaying with blocks by a fireplace with stockings.

Already Planning for 2026

Although our 2025 sessions have concluded, planning for 2026 is already underway. The theme has been chosen, the story is being written, and the experience is once again being created from scratch.

Every year is new.
Every year is different.
Every year is intentional.

 

Children in matching pajamas excitedly look at Santa's sack near a decorated Christmas tree during a Magical Santa Session near Cranberry Township

“We Almost Booked This Year…”

We hear it every season:

"We didn’t realize a Santa experience like this even existed.”

“We thought we could wait until November to schedule our Magical Santa Session — we had no idea it could be nearly sold out a year ahead of time.”

“We assumed this was just another Santa mini session. It felt expensive at first, until we realized it was so much more than simply pictures with Santa.”

As our Santa Sessions continue to gain recognition as one of the premier Santa experiences in Western Pennsylvania, availability becomes more limited each year. Very soon, securing a reservation will feel nearly impossible.

Magic should be rare — and that’s why our sessions are intentionally limited. By keeping them small, we can focus on creating an unforgettable experience and ensure every family receives their heirloom artwork and Storybook Albums in time for Christmas.

Reserve Your Child’s 2026 Magical Santa Session

If you’ve dreamed of giving your child a Santa experience that feels truly magical — one that becomes part of your family’s Christmas story — now is the time to reserve your session.

Because some traditions don’t begin by chance…
They begin with a decision.

👉 Learn more about our 2026 Magical Santa Sessions and view artwork options on our Magical Santa Sessions Page.
Or, if you’re ready to secure your session today, [schedule your session here].

With only7 sessions remaining for 2026, we encourage families who have been watching and waiting to secure their place before the season is fully booked.

 

The reviews are in from our Magical Santa Sessions 2025! CLICK HERE!
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