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How to Do Santa Minis: A Step-by-Step Guide

We want to help you learn How to Do Santa Minis: A Step-by-Step Guide

Running Santa Mini Sessions can be a game-changer for photographers during the holiday season—but only if done right. Whether you’re new to the concept or looking to improve your current setup, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start.

The truth is, planning, pricing, marketing, and executing a successful Santa Mini Session requires more than just a festive backdrop and a Santa suit. It’s about creating an experience that families will remember—and come back for year after year. We have been doing Santa Minis since 2017 and our clients RAVE about them every year.

Why Santa Minis Are Worth It

Santa Minis can be one of your most profitable sessions of the year—if you do it right. But many photographers struggle with booking out sessions, managing costs, or keeping the experience magical for every family.

If you’re feeling unsure about how to plan, price, or market your Santa Minis, I’ve got you covered. That’s exactly why I created the Santa Experience Workshop. This 4-week video course shows you everything you need to know to run successful, profitable Santa Mini Sessions—without the stress and guesswork. It’s designed to be done in 4 weeks, but it is a self-paced course so you can go through it as quickly or slowly as you would like.

What You’ll Learn Inside the Workshop

  • How to plan your Santa Minis from start to finish
  • How to Do Santa Minis: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Pricing strategies that maximize your profit
  • Marketing techniques to fill your sessions
  • Tips for working with Santas and families
  • Workflow and editing tips for quick turnaround

Want the full breakdown? Click here to join the workshop: Santa Experience Workshop by Gilmore Studios

Your Next Steps

If you’re serious about running successful Santa Minis and maximizing your profits, don’t do it alone. The Santa Experience Workshop takes you through every step, from planning and pricing to marketing and delivering a final product families will love.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own. Let me walk you through every step so you can create magical, profitable Santa Minis this holiday season!

Meet the Gilmores:

Gilmore Studios is a husband and wife team that serves Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego areas. We specialize in fine wedding photography, family portraits, and newborn photography. Our studio has been in business since 2002.

Fun Facts:

PLace we call home:

Newport Beach

Number of kids:

3 boys

Years in business:

Since 2002

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Family photography

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