Santa blowing glitter in to the photograph

The Santa Experience 2025 is now available for our waiting list.

What is The Santa Experience?

It is a unique photoshoot experience here at our Chester le Street studio.  We work with the wonderful The Signing Santa, who you see in our pictures here.  He exclusively only works with Infinity Photographic Studios.

Your session lasts around 20 minutes with Santa. He will interact with your child, talk to them about Christmas and what they are hoping for from Santa.  In the run up to the event we will contact you to learn more about your child so Santa knows lots about them before they arrive.  Each child is given a present from Santa.  We find this creates a unique experience for your children and allows to create some very special images.

Who can attend?

This is a fully inclusive experience, Santa is able to communicate in Makaton sign language so no child needs to miss out on being able to ask Santa for what they want.  If your child has any additional needs, please pop some details in the form below so we are prepared for your visit.  All we ask is that you think about how your child might react to Santa, you know your child best.  It can be an overwhelming experience for younger children.

The sessions are primarily aimed at children of any age who are still believers.  Parents are welcome to join the session for a few images should they want to.

How much does it cost?

The Experience itself is just £40, this includes the time with Santa and a lovely present for them to take home.  We also make sure that the experience is personal to each child.  Additional children can be added to the experience for just £10 which covers the cost of their gift, up to a maximum of 3 children.

If you want to bring more than 3 children, please call us on 0191 3407273 to discuss your requirements before booking.

The session fee does not include images, these can be purchased separately at your viewing appointment a week or so after the event.  Further details are in our FAQ’s below.

How do I book?

Simply put your details into the form below.  For now you will be popped onto our waiting list and you will get first refusal on our 2025 dates.

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Do you require Santa to use Makaton?

The Santa Experience costs £40 for the photoshoot and experience itself, this includes a bespoke session with Santa and an age appropriate gift for your child.  Additional children cost just £10 which covers the cost of their gift.  No photographs or products are included in this price.

You will be provided with a full price guide following your session but as a guideline we have prints starting from £40, packages starting from £150.  We offer a selection of bespoke framing products, albums and digital products to suit most budgets.  If you would like to discuss pricing in more detail before booking please either make a note on your enquiry form or give us a call on 0191 3407273 during business hours.

No.  you are booking a bespoke photoshoot experience.

If you would like to book a meet and greet with Santa you are welcome to contact The Signing Santa for a home visit or you can also catch him at Lanchester Garden Centre.

Digital only orders are usually delivered within 2-3 weeks.  Any physical products such as framed portraits are delivered within 6 weeks of order.

Collage of images from The Santa Experience Chester le Street, including Santa drinking little boys milk