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The Santa Experience 2025


  • JRubacha Photography 1653 West Gulf to Lake Highway Lecanto, FL, 34461 United States (map)

🎅 3rd Annual Santa Experience – A Magical Holiday Tradition

October 18th and November 1st, 2025 | Lecanto, FL Studio
🕘 11 sessions available each day between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
💰 $275 | $100 retainer to reserve | Prepayment plans available

Step into the magic of Christmas with our signature Santa Experience — now in its third enchanting year! This isn’t your typical mall photo. This is a private, immersive 25-minute session designed to create heartfelt memories and beautiful, timeless portraits your family will cherish forever.

🎁 What’s Included:

  • 25 minutes of uninterrupted time with Santa Claus in two beautifully styled interactive holiday sets

  • Interactive moments:

    • Peek inside Santa’s magical sack

    • Share milk & cookies

    • Enjoy story time with Santa

    • Check the Nice List together

    • Candid storytelling-fine art painterly styled photos with magical elements by Julie

  • 5 high-resolution digital images included

  • A small gift for each child on the Nice List

  • Access to two thoughtfully designed holiday sets — this year’s scenes are all new and freshened up for variety but maintain the cozy, magical feel you’ve come to love. Example images are from this year’s sets

  • Wardrobe Style Guide provided to help you plan the perfect outfits (pajamas or holiday best—your choice!)

  • Optional image upgrade opportunities during your private gallery reveal: additional files, albums, wall art, prints & more

💳 Pricing & Booking Details:

  • $275 total (just $125 to reserve your time slot)

  • Remaining balance due one day prior to your session

  • Flexible pre-payment plans available

  • Due to the limited number of sessions, all payments are non-refundable

  • If you need to cancel, your session can be transferred to a friend/family member or used toward a non-Santa session

🕒 Important Notes:

  • Please arrive 10 minutes early, dressed and ready to meet Santa! Late arrivals will result in shortened session time.

  • One family per time slot – multiple families must book consecutive sessions

  • 🐾 Pets: While pets are a huge part of many families and normallhttps://online.ly welcome in our studio, they will not be allowed during our main Santa Experience sessions to maintain the flow and comfort of this immersive event.

    🎉 But good news! We will be offering a third Santa date—our Santa Lap Minis—where pets are welcome to join the fun for a shorter visit with Santa! Details and booking for that event will be announced soon.

  • While most children adore Santa, every child’s reaction is unique. We embrace and document each authentic moment as it unfolds naturally.

🎄This is more than just a photo session. It’s an experience—a joyful, magical memory for your children and a gift to yourself that only grows more meaningful with time.

📆 These sessions fill quickly every year—book early to guarantee your spot!

🎄 Looking for a shorter session—or want to include your pet?
Check out our Santa Lap Sessions on December 13th – a quick and cozy visit with Santa, perfect for pets and last-minute holiday magic.
👉 Learn More & Book a Santa Lap Session »

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