About Us
Your Kids Will Only Be This Age Once! Memories Fade, but Photos are Forever!
There is no more magical a time, especially for children, than the Christmas Season. For the past 25 years, over one hundred thousand families have entrusted Holiday Magic Studios with Capturing their magic holiday memories!
Experts in High-Quality Studio Photography
26
years in business
100,000+
photo sessions completed
8 million +
photos captured
288,000+
magic moments created
Re-Imagined for Parents, by Parents!
Think back to those childhood visits to Santa—navigating crowded mall parking lots, enduring the endless lines, having just a fleeting moment with Santa, and leaving with nothing more than a blurry Polaroid as a keepsake. It's a shared experience for many of us, and frankly, it was ripe for a makeover.
At Holiday Magic Studios, we've revolutionized the Santa photo experience from the ground up.
What Makes Us Unique
Appointment-Only Visits
Forget the frustration of long lines. Book your slot and enjoy a stress-free experience. Simply walk up, and see Santa!
Professional Real-Bearded Santas
Our Santas go beyond the standard "smile and wave", offering playful and engaging interactions with kids that create lifelong memories!
Professional Photography
Our skilled photographers capture the magic of your family's moments in perfectly lit, stunning high-definition.
Instant Digital Delivery
Receive up to 100 HD digital images directly on your devices, almost magically, in real time.
High-Quality Props
Every photo is enhanced with authentic movie grade props, ensuring your memories look as enchanting as they feel.
Immersive Photo Sets
Step into our elaborately themed photo studios, designed to transport you and your loved ones into Santas Workshop at the North Pole.
Our Mission
At Holiday Magic Studios, our mission is to enrich your holiday experience by blending the wonder of tradition with the magic of technology. Our commitment to quality, from the immersive themes of our studios to the unparalleled clarity of our photographs, sets us apart. We're not just capturing moments; we're creating memories that are as vivid and joyful as the holidays themselves. Choose us to discover how we make every visit more than just a picture—it's an unforgettable part of your holiday tradition, enhancing your celebrations with ease, joy, and a touch of magic.
Join Thousands of Happy Families
Come every year and always get the best photos !! Love it here, love the staff super friendly and always making my daughter comfortable.
It was Amazing! The staff is super friendly! My kids are super shy and they made them smile ! Thank you for being super patient with my babies !
Just left!! Our experience once again was absolutely amazing!! Year 4 and counting thanks to Santa and his helpers for getting us in fast and accommodating our big fam
absolutely love this santa shop!! all the workers were amazing, my baby was only 20 days old and santa was so nice !!!! definitely recommend!
We always enjoy seeing Santa. Holiday magic studios makes for a quick and easy experience. We look forward to visiting every year.
Holiday Magic studios was great as usual. This is our 3rd year with my son at Holiday Magic Studios and 1st Christmas for my daughter. They had a 1st Christmas sign for her and took different photo variations with my son and daughter.
My family and I love Holiday Magic Studios! We have been going for the past 6 years. Appointments are booked online so I can pick any time and date that is convenient for my family and I. One year I had to reschedule my appointment due to my kids being sick. Holiday Magic Studio was very understanding and allowed me to choose another available date. I always book as soon as date and times are available as this is a popular spot and availability does run out. They have different photo print packages along with a digital print package, which I prefer. The day before the photo appointment, a text is sent to remind me of my appointment . Make sure you get there on time or better yet 15 minutes early like they suggest. They are usually booked solid and may not have an opportunity to squeeze you in. So make sure to be on time as they do stick to their schedule. Once we arrive, we check in with employees. They have us wait for our appointment time outside Santa's workshop until it's our turn to see Santa. After a short wait, we head inside to get pictures with Santa without the prying eyes of bystanders. It's very intimate and Santa is always cheerful. There are Santa's helpers to guide us and take our pictures. They allow my 2 kids to get individual photos with Santa and group photos with Santa. Then my husband and I join the kids and we get a family photo with Santa. Santa has always been the same Santa that friends have pointed out to me and I didn't even notice. That is such a nice touch Holiday Magic Studio tries to do. The session does go by fast, however I always have lots of different shots of my kids with Santa. With the digital print package, I receive all the shots taken during the session which is incredible. They do not just pick out 5 or 10 best shots but deliver all shots taken during the session. I hate the mall Santa as you can only pick 1 picture or 2 for an added price. My digital prints are available right after my session which is such a fast turn around. The digital prints are online on the Holiday Magic Studio website and can be downloaded on my phone or computer. The quality of the pictures are excellent. I can print 8x10 prints with no issues. I noticed that they still have all my pictures from the last 6 years in my account. I am shocked! If you are looking for pictures with Santa, you will not go wrong with Holiday Magic Studios. I love them! I can't say enough good things about them. Pictures are phenomenal and I have never encountered a rude employee. I recommend them to my friends and family all the time. My kids and I look forward to pictures with Santa at Holiday Magic Studios every year. My son always reminds me we have to see Santa so he knows what we want for Christmas. It has become a family tradition. Our only issue is deciding what we are going to wear to take pictures with Santa.
I recently visited Holiday Magic Studios for their Santa photo experience, and I can't say enough good things about it! From the moment we arrived, the festive atmosphere set the perfect tone for a magical holiday experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home, which eased any nerves my children had about meeting Santa. The set design was stunning, filled with beautiful decorations that really captured the essence of the holiday season. Santa himself was charming and genuinely magical, engaging with the kids and making them feel special during the photo session. It was heartwarming to see the joy on their faces as they interacted with him. The photography team was professional and incredibly talented. They captured precious moments that we will cherish forever. The turnaround time for receiving our photos was impressively quick, and the quality was outstanding. Each picture was beautifully edited, making it hard to choose a favorite! Overall, our visit to Holiday Magic Studios was enchanting and exceeded all expectations. This is definitely the place to go for anyone looking to create lasting memories with Santa. I highly recommend it to families looking to add a little extra holiday magic to their
We’ve been here twice!! It’s an easy set up, quick to do, I was able to change My appointment multiple times to accommodate my busy life with my kids, and I love being able to look at all the photos and download and print
Tradition Meets Innovation
At the heart of Holiday Magic Studios lies a story of family—founded by Peter DeYoung and his son, Nico. Together, they've woven their personal touch and family values into every aspect of the business, ensuring that each visit is not just a service, but a warm, welcoming experience. Their partnership blends generations of creativity and passion, making every holiday season brighter and more memorable for families everywhere.
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We partner with non-profits in the communities that we serve to offer free photo sessions to the most underprivileged families.
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