WELCOME TO CHRISTMASVILLE
A Private Santa Experince
Unlike Any Other
Skip the crowded malls and rushed photo lines. Christmasville is a private, one-family-at-a-time visit inside Santa's beautifully decorated home, where your family has uninterrupted time to talk, laugh, explore, and make genuine memories together.
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Every session is thoughtfully designed to feel relaxed, personal, and magical - giving your child the space to experience Santa without distractions or long lines.
PRIVATE VISIT
One family at time for an intimate experince
PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Beautiful, timeless images you will treasure forever
15 OR 30 MINUTE SESSIONS
The perfect amount of time for kids to be kids
EMERYVILLE, CA
Conveniently located in the heart of the Bay Area
BELIEVE • CONNECT • REMEMBER
For a few magical moments, they truly believe they have found Santa’s home.
Childhood Christmases pass more quickly than we ever expect. One day the magic quietly fades, but until then, there are moments when wonder feels completely real.
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Christmasville was created to protect those moments, to give families the chance to slow down, share stories, laugh together, and preserve the joy of believing before it becomes a treasured memory.
YOUR CHRISTMASVILLE JOURNEY
From Booking to Beautiful Memories
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RESERVE
Choose the date that works
best for your family and
reserve your private visit
with Santa!
EXPERIENCE
Come visit with Santa. Laugh, explore, and enjoy uninterrupted time while we capture the magic
CHOOSE
Relax at home and browse your private online gallery. Select your favorite images that you cherish forever.
TREASURE
Years from now these photographs will bring you back to the wonder and belief of Christmas.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BOOK
The Christmasville Experience
Friday Visits
A wonderful way to experience Christmasville while enjoying our best value of the season.
$275
Sat and Sun in Nov Only
Weekend Visits
$325
A wonderful way to experience Christmasville while enjoying our best value of the season.
December Visits
$375
A wonderful way to experience Christmasville while enjoying our best value of the season.
EVERY VISIT INCLUDES
PRIVATE VISIT
One private visit with Santa.
DIGITAL PHOTO
One professionally edited digital photograph.
ONLINE GALLERY
Private online gallery to view and select your favorite images.
PRINTS & KEEPSAKES
Opportunity to purchase prints, albums and holiday cards.
Most families choose additional favorites after viewing their gallery.
Every session includes one digital photograph.
ADDITIONAL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS ARE $25 EACH
Because every visit is completely private, only a limited number of families can be photographed each season. Many dates sell out well before Christmas.
Meet This Year's Santas
Each of our professional Santas brings their own special warmth and has been carefully chosen to create the same magical Christmasville experience for your family. Browse their available dates below and click to learn more about each one.
Santa Scot
Nov 7, 8, 14, 21, 22
Santa Doug
Nov 15, 28, 29 - Dec 19
THE HEART OF CHRISTMASVILLE
Santa Kippy
TBD
2026 RESERVATIONS
Reservations Open September 1
Booking Calendar opens on September 1st.
Our subscribers on our email list gets early access to the calendar for 2026.
SEE WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
"It truly felt like we were at the North Pole."
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The photographer was incredible, Santa Steve made our daughter feel completely at ease, and every moment felt magical.
"My daughter forgot she was shy the moment she met Santa."
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The experience was thoughtful from beginning to end, and the photographs are absolutely beautiful.
"The best immersive Santa experience we've ever had."
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Walking through the doors genuinely feels like stepping into the North Pole. We look forward to it every single year.
-The Cambra-Flanders Family
MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE CAMERA
Christmasville is lovingly created and directed by Leah Marie, photographer, designer and founder.
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From designing Santa's home to photographing families and creating every detail of the experience, Leah is the creative heart behind Christmasville.
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Throughout the season, Leah is joined by trusted photographer Jazmine, who has worked alongside her for years.
When Jazmine photographs your session, she's using the same style, editing process and storytelling approach that has become the Christmasville signature.
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No matter who is behind the camera that day, you can expect the same magical experience.