Magical New Jersey Santa Sessions

Please book as far in advance as possible. There are many time sensitive things that need to take place prior to the session. Santa sends a personalized letter to the children inviting them to the session. Also, we coordinate a gift for Santa to give out of his big red bag.

Please click one of the “BOOK YOUR SESSION” buttons above. You will then pick an available time that best suits you. You will then receive an email to complete your booking. You will receive the session fee ($500) advisement, and select any add-ons. Once this is selected you will pay your 20% retainer fee and sign your contract. Only once your retainer fee is paid and your contract is signed will you be fully booked. You will have 24 hours from the selection of your time to complete these tasks. If this is not completed within 24 hours, your desired time will be available for other clients to book. Your invoice will automatically reflect the 25% off if you are booking on or before 9/30/24 (please email me directly if you are a returning client for your link to book at 35% off).

Your session includes ten (10) hi-resolution digital downloads from your viewing gallery. Your viewing gallery will have at least 25 final images from your session. You will also receive a $50 print credit with your session. You can add-on additional print credits for 1/2 off ($100 of print credits for $50). Your print credits can be used in the gallery store for keepsakes, art, albums, and prints. Special add-ons will be available for pre-purchase only at the time of booking

These optional add-ons are offered at time of booking only. Option to upgrade to these add-ons will not be available after your session
– Full Gallery Upgrade (+$300)
– Rush Edits [w/in 3 days of the session] (+$150)
– Custom Story Book Album (+$500)
– A Set of 3 Wooden Ornaments (+$150)
– A Set of 3 Metal Ornaments (+$150)
– $100 of Print Credits at Half-Off – up to $500 worth (+$50 per $100 of value)

Your session is a full 25 minutes. I kindly ask that you arrive at least 5-10 minutes early to ensure faces are wiped, clothes/shoes are on, and everyone is ready to be photographed at their designated time. No Additional time will be given for late arrivals and time will be deducted from your session. If a client is later than 20 minutes, their session is considered canceled, and their session retainer fee is forfeited. They may use their remaining session balance toward another session, and additional fees may be owed for a new session date.

Unfortunately, this can happen. However, I do provide my clients with a preparation guide to best prepare them for meeting the big guy! I will never force your child to interact with Santa, especially when they are visibly upset. I will not compromise the child’s well-being for a photograph. I will ask Santa to leave the session area and we will resume the session without him. No refunds will be given in this instance. Please consider booking a different session without Santa if your child is going through a period of stranger danger or has had adverse reactions to Santa or other costumed characters within the past 6 months or so (such as at Sesame place, Disney, etc. for instance).

If you cannot attend your session, you may sell or gift your seat to another family, or move to another available session date/time (if available). Please notify April Ludwig Photography via email within 72 hours before the session with any changes. Your retainer fee is non-refundable but can be used towards another session if at least 72 hours notice is given. Less than 72 hours’ notice and your retainer fee is forfeited