SYDNEY SANTA PHOTOS by PHOTOGREFF
BOOKING DETAILS
We are the original Sydney 'Secret Santa' studio where Santa arrives via the fireplace when the children are distracted by the Photographer. This is perfect if your little ones might get upset at the first sight of Santa. We try to get one or two shots first before the kids know he's there. However, some kids are super alert and turn around immediately to see him. Santa is introduced to the family for the 2nd part of the shoot.
Our Santa Sessions are private and only one family is in the studio at a time. Specific session times are allocated to ensure you don't have to wait in long queues.
It’s necessary to READ THIS before you book:
Please note, NO PETS or animals for our studio sessions. If you have a genuine service dog, call Kylie to discuss options.
Read ALL information presented for the Sessions very carefully before you book as there are no refunds and no refunds for downsizing sessions. Read the booking confirmation and reminder notices sent by text or email. They contain relevant information about your booking.
HOW TO BOOK:
- Choose a date and time that suits you. There is a different session type for each month due to price differences. There are no refunds but sessions can be re-scheduled up to 24 hrs in advance* (if availability exists) or transferred to someone else.
- Complete the agreement form to continue to payment via PayPal (you don't need a Paypal account to pay - pay with credit card by choosing the 'pay by card' link under the Paypal password space).
**CHOOSE YOUR SESSION TIME CAREFULLY. WE SELL OUT FAST AND RE-SCHEDULE OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOT GUARANTEED**
EDITING INCLUDED: Santa photos are edited to improve colour, contrast and tone. We DO NOT apply advanced retouching techniques such as removal of blemishes and bruises, dirty shoes, nose mucous, wardrobe malfunctions etc. Please bring wet wipes to clean little faces before photos. Kylie culls the images and provides the best from your shoot.
DIGITAL IMAGE DELIVERY: Your images will be delivered by the end of the 4th day after your session via a private online gallery.
You can download images in high/print resolution and low/web resolution and also share the gallery with family and friends. Prints are not included but can be ordered from a professional print lab via your gallery.
RESCHEDULING CONDITIONS: Reschedules within the same month can be completed online, refer to the link at the bottom of your confirmation email. If you need to reschedule to a later month you will need to contact Kylie by messaging the @photogreff facebook page or emailing kylie@photogreff.com with at least 48 hours notice before your booked session. (As there will be a price increase for a later month you'll need to pay the difference to meet the current cost of the new session time. If you reschedule to an earlier month you will need to notify Kylie in writing and will not receive a refund for the price difference).
SHOOT TIME vs SESSION TIME: Note that actual shoot time is shorter than session time. Your shoot time could be reduced if you are late; all sessions will end within the time allocated as a courtesy to the next booking. If you fail to show up to your session you will need to make another booking and payment.
Ensure the family is fully dressed and groomed before you arrive.**
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: There is a small step at the entry to the building and two steps inside the studio. Double side by side Prams will not fit through the entry door.
The Santa Sessions explained:
In 2024 we're offering various session types with a different price point for each month. October sessions are our least expensive. To book, decide which month you need and choose the session type you want for that month. Ensure you read through the descriptions before choosing the one that fits your family best as not all sessions include the same shots.
If you need to reschedule to a later month you will need to pay the difference in pricing.
THE SET: The set will be as pictured above, a 'Cotswold Cottage' theme.
SANTA SESSIONS ARE RELAXED POSED SHOOTS, they are not candid shoots where people move around without guidance or direction.
*Definition: Immediate family = Parents and their own children (does NOT include grandparents/grandchildren, partners of children). Immediate family includes foster kiddies. We're not limiting this to DNA, stepdads and stepmums are very much a part of your family. Friends' kids, cousins, aunts/uncles etc are not included in your immediate family.
10 people maximum per booking regardless of session type.
QUICK AND EASY SESSION: NOTE: One immediate family per session*.
OCTOBER: $85. NOVEMBER: $105. DECEMBER: $125
All about convenience while still enjoying a private Santa Session with no long queues. You’re in and out in minutes and you will receive at least 5 edited jpeg images via online gallery. Ideal when your kids don’t need extra time to settle. Perfect if you have reluctant teens, a tight schedule or young babies. Shoot time: up to 2 or 3 minutes. The shoot schedule is fixed for this session type. We get shots of just the kids together and then add the parents. There are no individual portraits included unless of course there's only one child. All kids are in every shot, we don't split them up during this short session. You’ll need to book the Magical Santa Session if you want to rearrange people in the shots. Some families might prefer that every shot includes the parents. We don’t include grandparent shots with this session type. * All photos include Santa* . Even though this session is short, there's still time for the kids to interact with Santa. Booking links below.
MAGICAL SANTA SESSION: NOTE: One immediate family per session*.
OCTOBER: $145. NOVEMBER: $180 DECEMBER: $195
* The only Session type that includes photos without Santa.
Great for younger children who need more time to settle and families who like to chat to Santa. Includes a Christmas family portrait without Santa and a portrait of all the children together without Santa. You receive at least 10 jpeg images via online gallery. Shoot time: approximately 5 to 6 minutes. We can switch people around in Magical Santa sessions making it ideal for blended families, let Kylie know what you need before the shoot commences. Booking links below.
GRANDPARENTS SANTA SESSION: NOTE: One immediate family and up to four grandparents per session*.
OCTOBER: $195 NOVEMBER: $220. DECEMBER: $270
This session type caters to families who like to bring the grandparents along. Please note there is a limit of 10 people in each shot at once. In this session we capture the equivalent of a Magical Santa Session for the family with children then we capture an additional two shots for each set of grandparents (e.g. grandparents with children, grandparents with whole family). Shoot time is approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
SPECIAL NEEDS SANTA SESSION: NOTE: One immediate family per session*
OCTOBER: $95 NOVEMBER: $110
*Only for Families with genuine Special Needs*.
The benefit of these sessions is that you have extra time (up to 15 minutes) for your family to settle in and prepare for Santa. N.B: There are 2 deep steps inside the studio and a narrow doorway unsuitable for a wide wheelchair. * Please note, your photo shoot may only take a few minutes if your children settle in quickly. We maintain a quiet studio space with less staff. Large strobe flashes are used.
COUSINS SANTA SESSION: NOTE: For cousins and just the kids in the shots, no parents*.
OCTOBER: $150 NOVEMBER: $180 DECEMBER: $200
When it's just the kids and they're cousins, max 10 people. No switching people around or shooting individual families with this one. It is important to note that every family must arrive together and on time or they miss out.
Similar to a Quick and Easy session but for cousins. You receive at least 6 edited jPegs via online gallery. We capture a photo of all the kids on the set with secret Santa by the fireplace & then Santa interacting with the children. No individual family shots - book a double or triple family session if you would also like shots of each family. Shoot time: approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
DOUBLE FAMILY SANTA SESSION: When two families want to visit Santa together
OCTOBER: $220 NOVEMBER: $290 DECEMBER: $320
(Two immediate families only) No more than 10 people per session. Each family will receive the equivalent of a Quick and Easy Santa Session (shots include Santa) and then we get both families together at the end for group shots. If you also want to bring grandparents along for photos you will need to book the triple family session. You will receive at least 5 jpegs for each family as well as 5 group images. That’s at least 15 jpeg images delivered via online gallery. The families share one gallery.
If each family require family portraits without Santa we recommend you book back to back Magical Santa Sessions – contact Kylie if you can’t find back to back sessions online.
TRIPLE FAMILY SANTA SESSION: When three families want to visit Santa together
OCTOBER: $320 NOVEMBER: $395 DECEMBER: $460
(Three immediate families only) No more than 10 people per session. Each family will receive the equivalent of a Quick and Easy Santa Session (shots include Santa) and then we get the three families together at the end for group shots. You will receive at least 5 jpegs for each family as well as 5 group images. That’s at least 20 jpeg images delivered via online gallery. The families share one gallery.
If you also want to bring grandparents along for photos you will need to book the quadruple family session. Contact Kylie to get a link.
If you don’t require group shots we recommend that you book three separate sessions with back to back timeslots.
QUADRUPLE FAMILY SANTA SESSION: For 10 people or less.
Same process as a triple family session. Contact Kylie by messaging the @photogreff facebook page for the booking link.
FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES SANTA SESSION: NOTE: For ages 16+ only, maximum 8 people.
NOVEMBER: $220 DECEMBER: $240
When you're friends or colleagues and you want group shots, max 8 people, must be 16 + over . No switching people around, everyone is in every shot except in the case of a work team where we allow one change.
Similar to a Quick and Easy Session but for friends + colleagues who can arrive together and on time. You receive at least 5 edited jPegs via online gallery. We capture a shot of everyone with secret Santa by the fireplace and then Santa interacts with the group. Shoot time: approximately 3 minutes.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN SESSIONS NOT RELEASED YET
WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS SESSIONS NOT RELEASED YET:
We have extra hands on deck to assist with faster image turnaround during the most hectic week of the year.
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PLEASE NOTE: The set is limited in size, we can fit a maximum of 10 people on the set at the same time when at least 4 of those people are small enough to sit on laps. We could fit up to 8 adult-sized people in any one frame. Bookings links below.
**Bringing grandparents for photos? You will need to book the ‘Grandparent Santa session’, however, if only one grandparent is coming along we can include them in just one shot at the end of a Magical Santa Session at no extra charge.
If you want to tailor your own Santa Session that requires more time or maybe some costume changes, please contact Kylie for a quote.
If you can't find the information you need here, direct message Kylie via the Photogreff Facebook page. She will respond as soon as she can.
*re-schedules must be completed by the client online and are almost impossible close to your booked date. You can transfer your session to someone else if you can't make it, let Kylie know their name and email address so she can send a link to the information they require.
Note: Pricing is subject to change without notice. The price for your chosen session type is locked in when you book.
Newsflash: some 'hotmail' email addresses reject our booking confirmations and Santa Photo galleries. Please avoid using a hotmail account for your booking. If you don't receive a confirmation email after you make a booking let us know so we can check the spelling of your email address.