Santa Experience Minis – Auckland Christmas Photos 2025
Magical family Christmas photos in Auckland, complete with a surprise visit from Santa. Skip the mall chaos and create joyful, natural images your family will treasure.
Why It’s Special
No queues, no awkward mall setups, no kids rushed through for a quick snapshot. This is Christmas photos done differently.
Your family gets time together on a beautifully styled Christmas set. The kids get solo portraits you’ll actually want to print. Then, just when they think it’s over, Santa arrives with a big Ho Ho Ho. He chats, they laugh, he gives them a gift, and you walk away with the photos and the memory.
This is more than ticking off the yearly Santa photo. It’s a relaxed experience, photos you’ll love, and a story your kids will be telling all season.
Capturing Christmas photos shouldn’t feel stressful
We all know the drill with mall Santas, battling traffic, circling the carpark, dragging tired kids through noisy shops, then waiting in long queues for a rushed snapshot. By the time you get to the front, the kids are overwhelmed and no one is smiling.
This is different.
The Santa Experience is designed so your kids actually enjoy it and you walk away with photographs you’ll love. Here’s what every session includes:
Family portraits on our cosy, minimalist Christmas set (the kind you’ll want to keep on your wall all year)
Solo portraits of the kids, natural and fun
Santa’s surprise entrance and time to chat with him
A small gift for each child
A private online gallery with 5 edited images included
The option to upgrade to an even bigger gallery
Your session runs for 15 minutes only, on a quiet family farm. No queues, no noise, no stress — just time set aside purely for you and your kids.
Booking Your Santa Experience
These sessions are short, sweet, and designed to give you everything you want without the chaos.
The investment:
Early bird price $300 when you book before [date]
Standard price $350 after that
Each session includes:
15 minutes on our cosy family farm Christmas set
Family portraits + solos of the kids
Santa’s surprise entrance and time with him
A small gift for each child
A private online gallery with 5 edited images ready to download
The option to upgrade to your full gallery if you’d like more
Spaces are limited and once they’re gone, that’s it until next year. These sell out quickly because families love that they get beautiful portraits, a visit from Santa, and the perfect Christmas presents for the whānau all in one go.
Book your spot today and tick one big thing off the Christmas list.
FAQs
How long is the session?
15 minutes. Just enough to capture everything without losing the magic.
Can grandparents come?
These are short sessions, so keep it just immediate family.
What should we wear?
Neutral or warm colours always look good with our cosy set. Christmas pjs are great for a super festive feel.
Can Santa hold my baby?
Yes, if you’d like him to. If not, no worries, we’ll adapt to keep baby happy.
What if my child is shy?
Totally fine. We’ll ease into it with family photos first so they’re comfortable before Santa arrives.
Meet your photographer…
Hi, I’m Aisling
(pronounced Ashling, it’s very Irish)
I know stepping in front of the camera can feel a bit awkward, but that’s why I’m here. My job isn’t just to take photos, it’s to help you feel comfortable, to bring out the laughter and connection that makes your family you.
I’m Aisling, and I’ve built my little studio here in Helensville to feel like an extension of home. Warm, relaxed, and full of heart. When you walk in, I want you to breathe out, let the stress go, and just enjoy being with your kids.
I’ll guide you through the whole experience so you don’t need to worry about what to do, where to sit, or how to pose. All you need to do is show up as you are, and I’ll take care of the rest.
Felt welcome from the moment we walked in
“Ais made us feel very welcome, her space is beautiful and well thought out. The kids had a great time with all the props and the photos are such a taonga. Thank you for capturing everything so candidly ❤️”
— April - Studio Session
