Holiday Magic Studios - Palo Alto
Dean Birinyi Photography
Why Moms Choose Holiday Magic Studios
Private Five-Minute Sessions, Book Online in Minutes
Enjoy exclusive, undisturbed time with Santa in our private five-minute sessions, easily booked online. This hassle-free booking process ensures your holiday plans are just a few clicks away, offering a personalized experience unlike any other.
Never Wait in A Line
Say goodbye to the long, dreaded lines at the Mall. At Holiday Magic Studios, your appointment secures your spot, allowing you to make the most of your visit without the wait, making your experience seamless and enjoyable.
Professional Real-Bearded Santas
Our Santa's, adorned in Hollywood-quality costumes and sporting real beards, embody the spirit of the season with unmatched authenticity. Highly trained and subjected to extensive background checks, they ensure a safe, magical, and memorable experience for all.
Instantly Receive Up to 50 HD Digital Images
Immediately following your session, up to 50 high-definition digital images will be accessible on all of your devices. Enjoy the convenience of downloading for keepsakes, ordering prints for display, and sharing your favorite moments on social media, ensuring the magic lives on with family and friends.
Prints & Photo Gifts Delivered to Your Door
Keep the holiday spirit alive long after your visit by exploring our range of prints and personalized photo gifts. These personalized keepsakes, delivered directly to your doorstep, are perfect for cherishing and sharing the joy of the season with loved ones.
Dean
Dean has been photographing kids and families for more than 30 years, capturing genuine smiles and the little moments that make each family unique. His warm, easygoing approach helps children feel comfortable on camera, turning every session into a fun and memorable experience
- 30+ Years Experience
- 200+ Photography Awards
- Expert At Working With Kids
Favorite Christmas Memory
Let Us Create a Magical Moment for Your Family
Join Thousands of Happy Families
I’ve been using this place for the past five years. Great experience! Plenty of pictures. Patience and best of all, Santa was perfect!
A warm and cozy experience ❤️. Santa and his elves (staff) were super patient and took multiple shots of my family.
We come here every year. Friendly, professional staff and always top tier Santas. The whole experience is wonderful and the pictures, which are most important, are always good. The staff works to ensure they capture great pictures of your littles and you get a ton of pictures for a fair price. Highly recommend this company to all families.
Quick session but very detailed!! Loved the different poses and the photographer and elf were amazing! My 4 year old was so happy!
Always has been an amazing experience to take my kid here and she has had amazing time every year, can’t wait for next year
No waiting. Friendly staff, super friendly Santa. Quick and simple way to keep the holiday magic for the little ones
Been coming here since 2017, and I have enjoyed making memories with Santa and my family. It’s a little piece of the North Pole magic Santa brings to us every year.
Holiday Magic Studios has always done an amazing job for our family since first coming to River Park. They have been our first choice for those holiday photos. Today was especially special because it’s our youngest child’s first Christmas and first time meeting Santa. Our two year old was really excited to see Santa and ran towards him as soon as the door opened to his fantastic workshop. Our oldest got a huge kick out of the video introducing Santa’s head elf Sprinkles as our elf at home shares the same name. They squeezed us in as well and while quick and short they don’t need much time to capture the magic in the moment.
Why would you go anywhere else for Santa pics? Holiday Magic has the "real" Santa Claus!! I have never seen any other Santa that can compare. The staff are always super friendly and professional. We leave with so many wonderful pictures, I have several different poses in frames each year. My daughter loves telling Santa what she wants for Christmas and she gets to put her letter in the mailbox. We make out appointment early so we have longer to enjoy the pictures and give our family & friends early Christmas gifts to start the season. We will be back every year!!
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An Interactive 3D Tour
Get a sneak peek of your upcoming holiday magic photo session with an interactive 3D Studio tour! This virtual journey allows you to see the magic of Santas Workshop firsthand, ensuring you feel the holiday spirit before you even book your visit!
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