Jan 5, 2026 | By: Always Remember Photography by Marsha
Every year, when the Christmas season comes to an end and the last ornaments are packed away, something magical begins quietly behind the scenes. We start dreaming again.
At Always Remember Photography, our Magical Santa Sessions near Mars and Cranberry Township take center stage. On January 1st, while many people focus on New Year’s resolutions, My son Daniel and I begin planning every detail for our next high-end Santa photography experience.
We will build Santa a brand-new room—complete with a fresh theme and story. Every detail will be designed, crafted, and styled from the ground up—just for Santa!
Over the years, our Magical Santa Sessions in the Pittsburgh area have brought countless stories to life:
Families love returning, watching their children grow, and creating memories and traditions that are treasured for a lifetime. And just as special, some families join us only once, treating it as a single, unforgettable experience. Every session is designed with love and care, whether it becomes a cherished tradition or a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
For 2026, our theme is Santa’s Elf Academy, inspired by a little girl who asked, “Where is the Elf Academy at?” In that fleeting, magical moment, a story was born—a story we have never told before.
We will spend months bringing it to life—planning every detail so that when children step inside Santa’s room, it feels as though they’ve walked straight into a Christmas storybook.
Our 2026 Magical Santa Sessions are over 80% booked, and only a few spots remain. If you’d like to see how these magical experiences come to life or reserve a session for your family, you can learn more here!
We would love to welcome you into the wonder of Santa’s Elf Academy.
This series of blogs will begin a monthly behind-the-scenes series, with the first chapter arriving January 5th. We’ll be looking back at the magic of our 2025 Santa Sessions and officially unveiling our 2026 theme—Santa’s Elf Academy—where children step into Santa’s world and learn what it truly takes to become an elf. We’ll share how this dream begins to take shape, one thoughtful detail at a time, so Santa can guide each child through a magical Christmas story of wonder and belief.
February's blog will be about the beginning of our new Storybook album. Every year and every theme has a new story and it all begins next month.
Until then, take a moment to read the heartfelt reviews from our 2025 families—proof that the magic is real, or CONTACT ME for more information.