Create Magical Memories
with Santa
Where wonder unfolds at its
own pace
Every detail of this experience is designed around one thing: how your child feels.
From the moment they step into Santa's workshop, the pace slows. There is no rushing, no posing, no pressure to perform. Santa meets them where they are and the story unfolds from there.
What we photograph are real moments. Real expressions. The look on a child's face when something genuinely surprises them.
Those images are then transformed by hand into fine art and printed on heirloom-quality materials, finished with care, and designed to live in your home for generations.
This is not a photo session. It is the beginning of a tradition.
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A private visit with Santa.
Unhurried.
Meaningful.
Preserved.
Santa's workshop is waiting.
A private invitation arrives in the mail. Your child steps through the door and into a world built for wonder. It's unhurried, just for them. Your child feels the magic and feels seen and calm.
We photograph what unfolds. Then we preserve it as artwork your family will return to for the rest of your lives.
Capture the Season of
Childhood Wonder
When they still believe completely. When Santa is real, the magic is real, and the way they look at the world has not yet changed.
You cannot hold onto that season. But you can preserve how it felt.
That is what we do here.
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OUR PROCESS
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Choose the date that works best for your family. Once your session is reserved, Santa's workshop gets to work. A personalized invitation is mailed directly to your child three weeks before your session and the anticipation begins long before they ever walk through the door.
Enjoy the Experience
Arrive and let us take care of everything else.
Your child will be welcomed into Santa's workshop for a private, 45-minute visit. It is unhurried, story-driven, and guided gently from beginning to end. Milk and cookies. A gift from Santa's bag. Moments that unfold naturally because no one is rushing toward them.
You will feel the difference the moment you walk in.
Your Reveal Session
Two weeks after your session, return to the studio to relive the magic that was captured and feel those moments becoming a treasured memory. We'll work with you to create the artwork that is right for your family's style.
What's Included in
The Experience
- Your private 45-minute session with Santa in his workshop
- A personalized mailed invitation sent to your child before the session
- Milk and cookies with Santa and a gift from his bag
- $500 toward your finished heirloom artwork
- Your private Artwork Reveal appointment held two weeks after your session
- Social Media sharing files every image included in your order
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Families Return
Year After Year
Each visit, Santa remembers. The workshop feels familiar. The experience deepens.
And the artwork on your wall grows into something that tells the story of your family's tradition, one season at a time.
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WE CAPTURE
MOMENTS LOOK HOW
FELT.
that
they
INVESTMENT
Every Magical Memories with Santa experience begins with a $690 reservation fee which includes $500 toward your finished artwork.
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If you have questions about what is right for your family, we are happy to help you think it through before you book.
print and digital file
$1490
$2590
$3390
From $990 — includes master retouching,
sized to your space
My oldest was beginning to doubt. He came in skeptical but willing for his younger brothers. All three had an amazing time and are still talking about seeing Santa with Pete and Alison. Together they worked to show him the true magic of Santa during the experience. There was even more magic when they got to see those magical details in our keepsake artwork. One of our most treasured memories.
— First-time Magical Memories Family
'tis the Season
2026
Santa Visits this Season
Santa's visits to Duvall are limited, by design, each season.
Every session is private. Every child is given the time and space they need. That means the number of families we welcome each year is small, and sessions fill before most people expect.
For 2026, Santa will be visiting our downtown Duvall studio on the dates below. If you have been waiting for the right year to begin this tradition... this is it.
September 20
October 3 & 4
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Some Traditions begin with a single session.
This
Could be Yours
Our Magical Memories with Santa sessions are truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Santa Located?
Although Santa's workshop is in the North Pole, he travels the world. We are lucky enough to have him visit us in downtown Duvall, WA when he's in the area to pick up wood for some of the toys the elves make at his workshop.
When will I receive photos?
You'll schedule an image reveal time for after the session, where you'll see the images and select your favorites.
What if I need to cancel my session?
Sessions are non-refundable but you are welcome to transfer your session to someone else.
What is Magical Memories with Santa?
Magical Memories with Santa is a private, 45-minute Santa experience at our studio in downtown Duvall, WA. Unlike mall Santa photos, this is a fully story-driven session designed around your child with a personalized mailed invitation, milk and cookies, and heirloom artwork delivered after a private reveal appointment.
How is Magical Memories with Santa different from mall Santa photos?
Every session is completely private. There are no lines, no strangers, no time limits. Santa meets your child where they are, emotionally and physically. The session is unhurried, guided, and designed to feel safe for children of all temperaments. The result is heirloom artwork, not a digital download.
Where is the Studio Located?
We are located at 15715 Main St NE Suite 202 in downtown Duvall, WA. It is approximately 20 minutes east of Redmond and Woodinville and south of Monroe.
What do we wear?
Solid color pajamas are best for these sessions. Avoid clothing with words, logos or characters as they draw attention away from your child's experience and tend to date the images over time. Simple, timeless clothing lets the artwork stay timeless too.
How far in advance should I book?
Sessions for our annual seasons open in July and fill within weeks. We recommend booking as soon as dates are announced, particularly if you have a specific date in mind.
What if My Child's Belief is fading?
We are excited to now offer a special session for this milestone. Santa will welcome the child into his workshop and talk about the Magic Keepers and the weight of now being a keeper of the magic to other children in the world. Truly a magical milestone your child will treasure.
What age is best for Magical Memories with Santa?
Most families book between ages two and eight, though we have welcomed children of all ages. If your child still believes, this experience is for them.
How is a private Santa experience different from mall Santa photos?
We wrote a full guide to help families think this through before booking. It covers what to expect from each experience, the questions worth asking, and what most families tell us after they have done both.
Read: Private Santa Experience vs. Mall Photos; What Families in the Seattle Area Should Know
© Templin Photography 2026