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.

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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).

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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!

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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!

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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!

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We finally hung curtains in our house.

I`d been putting it off for months. Every time I thought about it, I talked myself out of it - we`d just redone so many walls and the last thing I wanted was more holes. But once we actually did it, the blackout curtains went up, we started sleeping so much better, and I felt silly for waiting as long as I did.

And then I thought about all the people sitting on booking a photography session for basically the same reason.

The process feels like a lot until it isn`t. And then you wonder why you waited.

If you`ve been meaning to reach out and just keep not doing it - hi. The link is at sarahgray.com/contact. It takes two minutes and that`s the hardest part.

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We finally hung curtains in our house. I'd been putting it off for months. Every time I thought about it, I talked myself out of it - we'd just redone so many walls and the last thing I wanted was more holes. But once we actually did it, the blackout curtains went up, we started sleeping so much better, and I felt silly for waiting as long as I did. And then I thought about all the people sitting on booking a photography session for basically the same reason. The process feels like a lot until it isn't. And then you wonder why you waited. If you've been meaning to reach out and just keep not doing it - hi. The link is at sarahgray.com/contact. It takes two minutes and that's the hardest part.

Can we talk about the matching family photo?

I`m not against it in principle. I`ve seen it work. But I`ll be honest with you: identical outfits can flatten the individuality of each person in the frame. Everyone ends up looking like a set instead of a family.

What I always encourage is coordinated, not matching.

Cohesion without uniformity. Everyone looks like they belong in the same photo - but each person still looks like themselves. Mom isn`t dressed like a grown up version of her daughter. Dad doesn`t look like he raided his son`s closet.

The goal is harmony, not a uniform.

A few ways to pull this off without overthinking it: start with one anchor piece - usually mom`s outfit - and build the palette outward from there. Repeat one or two colors across the group without repeating the exact same clothing. Let textures and silhouettes vary.

The result is a family photo that actually looks like your family.

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Can we talk about the matching family photo? I'm not against it in principle. I've seen it work. But I'll be honest with you: identical outfits can flatten the individuality of each person in the frame. Everyone ends up looking like a set instead of a family. What I always encourage is coordinated, not matching. Cohesion without uniformity. Everyone looks like they belong in the same photo - but each person still looks like themselves. Mom isn't dressed like a grown up version of her daughter. Dad doesn't look like he raided his son's closet. The goal is harmony, not a uniform. A few ways to pull this off without overthinking it: start with one anchor piece - usually mom's outfit - and build the palette outward from there. Repeat one or two colors across the group without repeating the exact same clothing. Let textures and silhouettes vary. The result is a family photo that actually looks like your family.

It`s the night before your session.

You`ve had weeks to plan this. Weeks. And yet here you are, every piece of clothing you own spread across the bed, asking your partner if navy and olive `go together` and Googling `what to wear for family photos` at 10:47pm.

Completely normal. You are not alone. I have heard this story more times than I can count, and it almost always has a happy ending.

But if you`re in the planning phase right now and not yet in the panic phase - this is your sign to take thirty minutes this week and actually sort it out. Future you will be so relieved.

And if you`re my client, you have a lot of info at your fingertips in the Prep Guide sent to you when you booked with me.

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It's the night before your session. You've had weeks to plan this. Weeks. And yet here you are, every piece of clothing you own spread across the bed, asking your partner if navy and olive 'go together' and Googling 'what to wear for family photos' at 10:47pm. Completely normal. You are not alone. I have heard this story more times than I can count, and it almost always has a happy ending. But if you're in the planning phase right now and not yet in the panic phase - this is your sign to take thirty minutes this week and actually sort it out. Future you will be so relieved. And if you're my client, you have a lot of info at your fingertips in the Prep Guide sent to you when you booked with me.

Here`s the framework I share with every family I work with:

The location is the canvas. Your family is the subject. Your clothing is the paint.

Get the paint right, and everything comes together. Rush it, and even a beautiful Tallahassee evening can fall a little flat in the final images.

That doesn`t mean you need a stylist or a big budget. It means you need a plan and a few principles that actually hold up in real life - with real kids and real closets.

Start with a neutral base. Creams, tans, soft whites, warm grays. These anchor your palette and keep the focus on faces and connection, which is the whole point.

From there, bring in color intentionally. Neutrals with soft blues. Neutrals with blush or sage. Warmer tones in fall - mauve, khaki, olive - especially at a location like Alford Park, where the foliage does a lot of work for you.

Add texture wherever you can. A knit next to a satin blouse. A linen shirt next to a tweed jacket. Texture creates visual depth in a way that flat, solid fabrics just don`t. It`s one of those things that reads beautifully in prints and most families don`t hear about until someone tells them.

Keep patterns small if you use them at all. A delicate floral, a fine stripe, a subtle check - all great. Large, bold patterns pull focus away from faces, and that`s never what we`re going for.

Outfit planning is one of the highest-leverage things you can do before your session. I promise it`s worth the attention.

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Here's the framework I share with every family I work with: The location is the canvas. Your family is the subject. Your clothing is the paint. Get the paint right, and everything comes together. Rush it, and even a beautiful Tallahassee evening can fall a little flat in the final images. That doesn't mean you need a stylist or a big budget. It means you need a plan and a few principles that actually hold up in real life - with real kids and real closets. Start with a neutral base. Creams, tans, soft whites, warm grays. These anchor your palette and keep the focus on faces and connection, which is the whole point. From there, bring in color intentionally. Neutrals with soft blues. Neutrals with blush or sage. Warmer tones in fall - mauve, khaki, olive - especially at a location like Alford Park, where the foliage does a lot of work for you. Add texture wherever you can. A knit next to a satin blouse. A linen shirt next to a tweed jacket. Texture creates visual depth in a way that flat, solid fabrics just don't. It's one of those things that reads beautifully in prints and most families don't hear about until someone tells them. Keep patterns small if you use them at all. A delicate floral, a fine stripe, a subtle check - all great. Large, bold patterns pull focus away from faces, and that's never what we're going for. Outfit planning is one of the highest-leverage things you can do before your session. I promise it's worth the attention.

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Sarah Gray Photography | Professional Photographer of America Member
Sarah Gray Photography | The Motherhood Anthology Member
National Association of Professional Child Photographers Member 2026-2027

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 Forgotten Coast and panhandle of north Florida and south Georgia.

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