Frequently Asked Questions

The Santa Storybook is an experience located in New Braunfels that can be your once a year family tradition. Think of visting a Disney attraction deisgned by a professional storytelling photographer made specifically with your family in mind. 

Your time with us doesn't feel like "photos with Santa" or your typical photoshoot. This is a real time visit with Santa. The idea is to create your own Christmas story that your kids are the stars of. 

We go into each time slot creating an album as we go. We generally want to hand you a storybook album that you can hand down from one generation to the next.

As the door opens you are transported out of Texas and onto an old street that leads up to the front door of what will look like Ebenezer Scrooge's accounting firm. 

You can expect snow, a full Santa set, big bay window, mantle and fireplace, a naughty and nice list, a Christmas book reading, milk and cookies, Christmas puzzles, decorating the tree, games, family portrait opportunities and lots of opened ended conversation for the kids with some humor mixed in for the adults and a whole lot more.

Kids will talk about this for weeks.

The idea take places in dreamland so if you want to complete the role, my suggestion is light colored or matching pajamas or night gowns. Mom and Dad should come prepared for a few signature family shots throughout the experience. 

Matching or themed pajama sets are always the best.

For 2025 ONLY:

Your $300.00 reservation fee has options:

• Option #1, (10) 8x12 digital files
• Option #2, $100 from your fee can go straight toward your product order.

This fee can be used for storybook albums, heirloom wall art, holiday cards, ornaments, and fine art prints. You’ll have beautiful ways to relive your magical day with Santa, year after year. You will have to pick a day to come in and choose your images for either option.

Every Santa Storybook Experience is like a little Christmas adventure, carefully crafted to follow a magical order, capturing one family’s story from “hello” to “farewell.” When the cousins want to be involved or the grandparents want to bring the grandchildren, we need more time to make sure everyone gets their own genuine specialized storybook experience.

You’ll need to choose back to back time slots, so each family gets their signature storybook.

oh yes! Santa has a soft spot for furry friends. Pets need to be on a leash or in a carrier until it’s picture time. To help create a more calm atmosphere please bring a favorite toy or a yummy treats to help them feel right at home in Santa’s studio.

Do to allergies of some guests this options will be for specific dates only.

We are on it! This is where Santa is the greatest! With a private 20-minute session, there’s plenty of time for the loudest crier to find comfort in the space. Santa and our photographer have a few tricks to guide children to safe and happy place. The whole family is welcome, bring the grandparents and the new grandbaby. This can be as special as you want it.

If you think your child might be shy or cried last year, let us know in your registration questionnaire. That way, Santa can greet them in just the right way with a soft, “Merry Christmas” instead of a big, magical, booming “Ho-ho-ho!”