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Guide to Getting the best Santa Photos

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Do you have trouble getting your kids in the Christmas spirit when it comes time to take photos with Santa? Ensure this year’s pictures are the best yet with these easy tips for getting the best Santa photos.

Before the day
A big part of making sure you get the best Santa photo is preparing you children so they feel ready and comfortable. Each time you go to the shopping centre, make sure you walk past the place where Santa is sitting. Spend a few minutes pointing Santa out to your kids and watching other children have their photos taken.

You can also talk to your kids about Santa at home. Read them some Christmas books and point out Santa, his elves and reindeer so they know who he is and feel happy when they see him in person.

On the day
Make sure you go to have your photos taken at the best time of day for your children. If you know that your kids are happiest in the morning, schedule an early photo session. Ensure they’ve already had some food, and take some snacks and drinks with you as a backup.

Help your kids feel comfortable when they get to Santa by allowing them to take their favourite toy or book with them. This will also help keep them occupied while you wait in line.

Have a few ideas in your mind of what you want in the photo. If you don’t want to be in the photo with your children, stand somewhere they can see you while the photo is taken. Smile and wave at them to encourage them to smile back. If they don’t feel comfortable sitting on Santa’s lap, have him stand behind the chair instead.

Have a backup plan
Sometimes you can do everything right and you still won’t get a good photo. Be willing to come back another day and try again if your kids aren’t in the mood. Chances are they’ll feel more ready the second time around because they’ll know what’s going to happen.

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See below for Santa photo locations.

NSW
Birkenhead Point Outlet Centre
Broadway Shopping Centre
Campbelltown Mall
Highlands Marketplace
Narellan Town Centre
Oran Park Podium
Rhodes Waterside
Seven Hills Plaza
Stanhope Village
St Marys Village

QLD
Orion Springfield Central
Kawana Shopping World