Picture your child having a genuine reaction to meeting Santa, not influenced by noisy crowds or other families.  Plus, you won't have to wait in line!

We firmly believe a personal session with Santa is the best way to experience him!

Santa calls your child by name and has ample time to help them feel comfortable!

Your child is the guide.  Santa will interact with each child based on their personality and temperament. He has interacted with children from 4 weeks to adulthood and is at ease with any age!

We focus our experience on capturing your child's reaction and interaction in the moment rather than solely posed imagery!

From start to finish, your Santa's House Call session is customizable, personal, and stress-free!  

Santa's House Call is different . . . 

Picture your child having a genuine reaction to meeting Santa, not influenced by noisy crowds or other families.  Plus, you won't have to wait in line!

We firmly believe a personal session with Santa is the best way to experience him!

Santa calls your child by name and has ample time to help them feel comfortable!

Your child is the guide.  Santa will interact with each child based on their personality and temperament. He has interacted with children from 4 weeks to adulthood and is at ease with any age!

We focus our experience on capturing your child's reaction and interaction in the moment rather than solely posed imagery!

From start to finish, your Santa's House Call session is customizable, personal, and stress-free!  

"Janine was so welcoming! She let my boys explore the space so they felt comfortable. Santa arrived after they felt comfortable so that he was a welcome addition to the experience. He was gentle and attentive to their needs to make sure they could interact with him. He worked closely with the photographer to make sure she was able to get the shots that really made the experience special!" 

- The buratti family

"Janine was great! She interacted with my daughter so well and got her to smile and laugh to create beautiful photos! Santa was so realistic and my little girl loved him!"

- The Allen Family

"Jae Studios captured the best photos of our Santa visit. Santa was awesome with all 3 of my kids (1 super excited, 1 loved him from a distance and wild and 1 that wasn’t quite a fan of him yet) and my kids are still talking about that day. We will definitely be looking forward to this every year."

- The crickenberger family

"Janine was so welcoming! She let my boys explore the space so they felt comfortable. Santa arrived after they felt comfortable so that he was a welcome addition to the experience. He was gentle and attentive to their needs to make sure they could interact with him. He worked closely with the photographer to make sure she was able to get the shots that really made the experience special!" 

- The buratti family

"Janine was great! She interacted with my daughter so well and got her to smile and laugh to create beautiful photos! Santa was so realistic and my little girl loved him!"

- The Allen Family

"Jae Studios captured the best photos of our Santa visit. Santa was awesome with all 3 of my kids (1 super excited, 1 loved him from a distance and wild and 1 that wasn’t quite a fan of him yet) and my kids are still talking about that day. We will definitely be looking forward to this every year."

- The crickenberger family

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Want to see Santa in our signature location? 
Check out Historic Riverview sessions!   

JUST OPENED!  
Santa Mini Sessions only 4 sots available!

Santa comes to you for an IN-HOME session!  
Great option for those with special needs or neuro-divergence.

Are you a local business?
We can help you bring Santa to your clients or employees!

COMPLETED FOR 2024!

Each year, Santa takes pride in visiting the families of central Virginia as he has been doing for 15 years.  He loves to encourage the magic of the Christmas season to each child he interacts with.  

I'm Janine, a photographer based in Central Virginia, married to my college sweetheart and mama to three littles.

I'm honored to serve as Santa's personal Christmas photographer!

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I'm Janine, a photographer based in Central Virginia, married to my college sweetheart and mama to three littles.

I'm honored to serve as Santa's personal photographer!

our photographer.

Each year, Santa takes pride in visiting the families of central Virginia as he has been doing for 15 years.  He loves to encourage the magic of the Christmas season to each child he interacts with.  

our santa.

More history

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history

Santa started visiting with kids in central Virginia at the local Sears department store. In 2011, Santa joined forces with LuAnn Hunt Photography and Santa's House Call was born. 2012 was year two for Santa's House Call and the first using Historic Riverview on the James as our regular location. It's rustic setting and warm, cozy feel to the historic cabin gives traditional Christmas vibes a la Thomas Kinkade or Currier & Ives. There were 12 Riverview sessions that year and 3-4 personal in-home bookings. We've sold out eight days of appointments the last three years at Riverview. 

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history

Local business owners can partner with us to bring Santa sessions to their customers. Add in a few nursing home visits, school stop ins, and after 10 years - Santa's House Call is a staple of the Lynchburg holiday season!
In 2021, LuAnn decided it was time for her to retire from Santa's House Call. Janine of Jae Studios was blessed to be asked to step in as Santa's personal photographer beginning in 2022.
We are so honored to be a part of your Christmas traditions and hope to continue to serve you in the years to come!

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years of
santa's house call

11

days of sessions at 
riverview on the james

9

children photographed

total sessions
in 2021

1100

santa - photographer team

80 

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frequently asked questions.

Check you session details to see how many images are included in you specific session.  Your gallery will contain the best images from your session for you to make your final selections from (typically more than your session fee includes).   You have the option to purchase additional images individually or upgrade to purchase the full gallery of images over those included in your session fee.  

All sessions will uploaded to an online gallery linked to my professional printing lab - making it easy to download your selections, or order prints and products directly through the gallery.  You can also share your gallery online or email it to friends and family to view.  If you would like to have your selections put on USB, a fee of $15 will apply.  

The majority of the gallery will contain candid images of your child interacting with Santa including some lap portraits and a family portrait (with and without Santa) if you desire.
View a sample gallery here!

Honestly, this is a concern for a lot of families.  Santa and I do have some tricks up our sleeves to accomplish beautiful photos BUT sometimes children still cry or don't smile during the session and that's OKAY.  We encourage you to embrace the moment no matter how your child reacts.  I promise you will look back at those images and they will be some of your favorites.  

If I see your child is completely frightened, I will proceed with your child and/or family photos by themselves.  Please also keep in mind that refunds and reshoots will NOT be given if you are unhappy with your child's reaction to Santa.  

Santa's House Call hopes to be part of a new holiday tradition for your family.  If you child has never met Santa, we recommend introducing them to him before the session. You can read stories, show them photos or watch movies, and talk up the session!  If you child is older, you can suggest they write a letter to bring for Santa.  

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Bad weather - not to worry!  Most of our sessions are done indoors! 
We are comfortable using many types of lighting to make the images great no matter the weather!


I know how hard it can be to get all the outfits together so I'm here to help!  
Some families decide on more formal Christmas attire and others choose holiday-themed pajamas.  
I'll be sending a Client Preparation Guide to offer more specific suggestions on color combinations and where to find clothing options.

Santa's House Call typically sells out each year.  We release booking to previous clients and our mailing list first each year. So, if you'd like to be up on the news - join the mailing list below!

Payments are made typically through our online booking portal for your ease and convenience.  Santa's House Call does also accept check if needed.  

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santa's house call 
merrily serves the central virginia area.

Amherst • Lynchburg • Madison Heights

Forest • Appomattox • Concord

Rustburg • Evington • Bedford