Santa Event 2026 -A Christmas Miracle in the Studio
Every year, my Santa event is one of the most special days in my photography studio. It’s a weekend I start dreaming about and planning for as early as spring. The twinkle lights, the laughter, the tiny hands reaching for Santa…it’s pure magic. This year, though, that magic almost didn’t happen.
Just two days before our scheduled weekend together, I got the call no one ever expects. The Santa I had booked…someone who has become part of our holiday tradition had his appendix rupture and needed emergency surgery. I was devastated. I had 18 families scheduled and dozens of little children counting down the days to meet Santa. My heart broke not only for the families, but for Santa himself. He looks forward to this weekend every single year just as much as I do.
I’ll be honest..I didn’t know how we were going to pull it off.
By the grace of God, and with the help of my dear friend Kelley, everything changed. Kelley somehow found not just a Santa Claus, but Mrs. Claus too. They traveled over two hours just to be here and bring joy to every single child who walked through my studio doors. The relief I felt when they arrived is hard to put into words. Seeing the kids faces light up made every ounce of stress disappear.
As always, Samantha, the owner of The Sprinkle Snob was there with her freshly baked cookies for families to take home. This year, she went above and beyond with the most adorable gingerbread cookies made especially for the little ones. It wouldn’t be Santa weekend without her sweet touch.
From babies celebrating their very first Christmas, to pups posing with Santa, to parents soaking in the wonder and nostalgia of the season this day was filled with moments that will live in our hearts forever. Despite the rocky start, it turned into one of the most meaningful Santa events yet. A true reminder that sometimes the most beautiful memories come together in ways we never could have planned.
To everyone who trusted me with your holiday memories, thank you. To Kelley, Samantha, Santa, and Mrs. Claus..thank you for making the magic happen.
Until next year…