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Creating Holiday Magic: Tallahassee Santa Photography Sessions

Guess what, Tallahassee families? It’s almost that time of year again—the time when the man in red rolls into town for a quick visit to some of my littlest clients, and we invite you to join in the fun with our Tallahassee Santa Photography Sessions! These sessions have become a favorite tradition for so many, and we’re so excited to be bringing the magic back for a 7th year!

We’re keeping the tradition of the clean white walls—so many families love using this for their holiday cards and as a yearly keepsake. Santa will be in town the first weekend of November.

This year I’m so excited that we’ll get him a SECOND weekend, this time in December just as he kicks off his busy season. We are very fortunate that he’s carved out some prime time to see my little friends on Saturday, December 7. Though, if you’ll be wanting to use these photos for Christmas cards, you’ll need to book one of the November Tallahassee Santa photography sessions.

Last year we introduced the option to add on a quick family photo during your Tallahassee Santa photography session. This was well received and we’re offering it again this year. This photo can be with or without Santa.

Laid-back, fun, a little bit luxury… just how we like it.

Tallahassee Santa Photography Session

All about Santa:

Santa is a 30+ year registered nurse, excellent with children, and will prepare for your child ahead of time. To do this, he asks that you fill out a brief questionnaire about your child (you’ll be prompted to do so when you book).

a man in a santa garment

Here are the details:

Each session includes 5 minutes with Santa and 3 digital files to download and use as you like. These are perfect for up to four siblings, keeping things simple and fun! I know from experience this is enough time to have magical interactions and create great photos. This is the sweet spot. Children are happy with this amount of time and our Santa is able to be at his best for them.

Photos will be ready within 2 weeks of the event date with your images delivered in an online preview gallery for sharing, downloading your included 3 images, and ordering prints if desired. I’ll be a fly on the wall photographing their interaction and then we’ll do some directed pictures with Santa.

When and Where:

November 2: Goodwood Museum and Gardens Rough House

November 3: Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse

December 7: Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse

What’s the Cost:

$195

These Tallahassee Santa photography sessions are all about making memories without the stress of mall lines or navigating Bass Pro. We’re keeping it laid-back, fun, and a little bit of luxury—just how we like it. These spots always go fast, so don’t wait too long to grab your Tallahassee Santa Photography Session!

Want to Add a Little Extra? We’ve Got You:

  • Family Portrait: Jump in for a family picture for an extra $150. Because let’s be honest, you look great, too, and everyone could use that one, perfect picture for your holiday card.
  • Pre-purchase the full gallery upgrade for $100 off. Can’t narrow it down to 3 Santa photos you love? You can pre-purchase the full gallery download so you’ll be able to download all of your Santa images. If you also opted to take advantage of the Family Photo ad on, those images are included in this full gallery download.
  • MY BIGGEST SUGGESTIONS/MOM HACK: As a mom of 4, we are a busy family but I don’t want to skimp on experiences. If you know you’ll want to do Santa and family photos this year but don’t think you can manage to do a full family session. I HIGHLY suggest taking advantage of both the add-on options (family photo and the full gallery upgrade. This just checks so many boxes in such an easy experience.

Looking forward to sharing some holiday cheer with you all!

Follow these links to see previous year’s Tallahassee Santa Photography Events:

2022

2021

2020

Tallahassee Santa Photography Sessions

When and Where:

  • November 2: Goodwood Museum and Gardens Rough House
  • November 3: Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse
  • December 7: Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse

What’s the Cost: $195

These Tallahassee Santa photography sessions offer a classy and stress-free alternative to traditional mall experiences. Capture precious moments and create lasting memories in a laid-back and luxurious setting. Limited spots available, so secure your Tallahassee Santa Photography Session today!

Spring Maternity Session at Dorothy B. Oven Park

Sarah Gray is an award winning Tallahassee photographer who was awarded a Master Photographer Certification in 2022 with the NAPCP. She has the privilege of creating maternity, baby, and family photography for families in Tallahassee, and across North Florida and South Georgia Sarah has been named among the best newborn photographers in Tallahassee with an A+ rating in 2021 and 2022 by Expertise.com, as well as among the best Tallahassee Family photographers by Peerspace.com

Her clients love that not only do they get digital files from their session but artwork to display in their home.

Sarah serves Tallahassee, Thomasville and the Gulf Coast communities including: Bainbridge, St. Theresa, Moultrie, Monticello, Appalachicola, St. Marks, Crawfordville, Wakulla, Aligator Point, and Gainesville.

2024 Heirloom Portrait Photography Event, timeless children’s portraits in Tallahassee, FL

Heirloom Portrait Photography
Heirloom Portrait Photography in Tallahassee, Florida by Sarah Gray Photography

These sweet portraits have been a vision of mine to offer my clients for years. Last summer, I held the first ever Heirloom Portrait Photography Event and I loved every image that we took of each precious child.

I can’t tell you how many client homes I’ve been in that have one of these proudly displayed. Until now, they have only been offered by a few traveling photographers and it’s time Tallahassee had it’s own Heirloom Portrait Photography event to offer these locally.

You’ve probably seen these somewhere and they caught your eye because of their simplicity and timeless quality. 

What are Heirloom Portraits?

Heirloom portraits are a timeless piece of art to hang on your wall, and pass down for generations to come. Focusing on your child against a white background with simple outfitting highlighting their face. These stunning heirloom portraits are taken with a unique approach, a modern pricing structure, and a consistently bright, clean, and soft editing style to ensure your portraits turn out beautifully.

Simple, classy, natural photos. The definition of timeless.

The purpose of these sessions to to create and supply you with a beautiful, timeless portrait of your child to display in your home. Although these portraits can be done at any age, I find that 6 months to age 8 is a great window to capture childhood.

Heirloom Vignette Portraits on location at the Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse in Tallahassee, Florida
Heirloom Portraits on location at the Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse in Tallahassee, Florida

LOCATION: Old Bradfordville Schoolhouse. 6808 Beech Ridge Trail, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Booking Fee: $90

Heirloom Portrait Photography

Heirloom Portrait Photography Sessions Will Include:

  • Photos of one child per session. Each sibling will need a session of their own. Photos of siblings together can be taken between their time slots.
  • Up to 15 minutes of photographing your child. You’ll be shocked how many photos we can take in this amount of time! The goal of these is to create timeless photos of your child. As soon as I’m confident we’ve gotten what we need, we’ll call it a wrap.
  • Online preview gallery where you’ll view and select your collection of digital file(s) and print credit which may be used to purchase printed products for the online store. Product samples will be available to see during your session.
  • Your images are edited to create creamy, soft skin tones that will allow prints to last a lifetime.
  • You’ll be sent a link to an online preview gallery to view your child’s portraits and will have 24 hours to decide which collection you’d like to purchase
  • Each collection includes PRINT CREDIT toward your purchase of printed goods + DIGITAL FILE(S)
  • option to upgrade and purchase additional images
  • outfit suggestions and sources are listed below in the FAQ’s
Heirloom Portrait Photography

Collections Are How you purchase your Heirloom Portraits

We offer three collections. Each includes digital file(s) and print credit to be used toward printing your photos to display in your home.

SILVER Collection/$200 = 1 digital file + $50 print credit

GOLD Collection/$300 = 3 digital files + $100 print credit

PLATINUM Collection/$400 = all digital files + $200 print credit

Questions about Heirloom Portraits that are most commonly asked:

Q: What age range is best for heirloom portraits?

  • There is no preferred age for these photos, but ideally your child is at least 6 months and sitting on their own. I do find that the 2-3 year old age group is great for capturing the last of the “baby phase” and then again when they are a little older at 5-8 for a more grown up look.

Q: Should I bring a bribe for my child? They can be very “active.”

  • As a mom of four, and a current preschool mom myself, please understand I feel very comfortable and have a great deal of experience photographing wiggly children. Some children respond well to the promise of a surprise treat at the end of the session. When the treat is a surprise (as opposed to knowing exactly what it is ahead of time) I find they are more compliant.

Q: How long does the session usually take?

  • On average 5-10 minutes per session. If needed, I will play or give the child a break and retry after a few minutes. Each time slot is 15 minutes long (with a 5 minute buffer between). I find that most children this age cannot sit still longer than 5 minutes at a time, so I work fast during these sessions and know how to recognize when we’ve reached a child’s photo limits.

Q: What should my child wear for their heirloom portrait?

Q: Does it matter what type of shoes they are wearing?

  • Not at all! If you don’t love Disney princess light-up shoes, or superhero crocs but your child loves them, let them wear them. For heirloom pictures, they will not be in the shot. This will be excellent for toddler compliance.

Q: Do you do sibling photos?

  • I do offer sibling photos! Sibling photos can be taken after your individual photos are taken or between your children’s time slots. If you have questions about this, please reach out.

Q: What is your cancelation policy?

  • Session fee is non-refundable but it is transferable to our next heirloom event date, or can be applied toward a full session fee.

Lifestyle Newborn Photos

Sarah Gray is an award winning Tallahassee photographer offering lifestyle and fine art photography capturing your maternity, newborn and family memories

Thank you for your visit here! I’m Sarah, owner of Sarah Gray Photography, a Tallahassee Photographer specializing in young and growing families across North Florida and South Georgia. These classic lifestyle newborn sessions at home really the heart of my business and are pure fun for me. I hope you enjoyed the Newborn Photos at home post today and if you’re interested in talking with me about lifestyle newborn session of your own, let’s talk! If you’re not quite ready, but don’t want to forget about me, follow me on Instagram!

I’m passionate about creating beautiful, emotive images that are reflections of natural moments filled with love. As a mom of 4, I know how quickly the years go by. If you’re looking for a Tallahassee photographer who takes natural, gently guided photos that aren’t overly posed and doesn’t use props, then we’ll be a great match.


Baby Emilia

Thank you for your visit here! I’m Sarah, owner of Sarah Gray Photography, a Tallahassee Photographer specializing in young and growing families across North Florida and South Georgia. These classic lifestyle newborn sessions at home really the heart of my business and are pure fun for me. I hope you enjoyed the Newborn Photos at home post today and if you’re interested in talking with me about lifestyle newborn session of your own, let’s talk! If you’re not quite ready, but don’t want to forget about me, follow me on Instagram!

I’m passionate about creating beautiful, emotive images that are reflections of natural moments filled with love. As a mom of 4, I know how quickly the years go by. If you’re looking for a Tallahassee photographer who takes natural, gently guided photos that aren’t overly posed and doesn’t use props, then we’ll be a great match.


Sarah Gray is an award winning Tallahassee photographer offering lifestyle and fine art photography capturing your maternity, newborn and family memories

 

Sarah Gray Photography is a natural, lifestyle photographer specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, motherhood, and family photography.

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Memberships and Affiliations

Sarah Gray Photography | Professional Photographer of America Member
Sarah Gray Photography | The Motherhood Anthology Member

Sarah Gray creates timeless and joyful images that are designed for living room walls and photo albums. A tallahassee photographer, Sarah Gray also serves Thomasville, Crawfordville, St. Marks, Gainesville and throughout the panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

email us | sarah@sarahgray.com

telephone (850) 321-0208

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