2026 Magical Santa Experience in Ottawa
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Behind-the-scenes of the Magical Santa Experience in Ottawa!
New Family Backdrop for 2026, see below.
An holiday experience you don't want to miss!
The Magical Santa Experience is a fine art portrait experience that your children will remember for years to come!
Our professionally trained Santa has been with us for 6 years now, and children love his quiet demeanour and easygoing personality. With the extended 45-minute Santa session, there's plenty of time for even shy children to warm up to him! After their one-on-one time with Santa in 3 different sets, we reserve time for family portraits on a stunning 4th set including couture dresses and boys suits from the studio closet!
What's included in the package?
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Personalised video invite from Santa to your child!
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45 minute fully immersive holiday experience
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4 stunning sets
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Gift from Santa to take home
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Family poses on elegant holiday set
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Mommy & me couture gowns (see gallery) for family portraits
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Magical Photoshop edits including glitter, lantern glow and sparkles
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3 digital images included
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Buy 2 get 1 free promo on additional digitals ($150 per digital portrait)
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Personalised Santa Storybook upgrade available
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Option to book professional hair and makeup
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Santa Experience: $390+hst
What will my child do during their experience with Santa?
This unique experience is something you and your children will cherish for many years to come. Robin Lea Photography studio in Manotick will once again be transformed into Santa’s magical workshop, kitchen AND all new winter wonderland!
As always, we'll end the session with a beautiful family portrait in set #4, including access to the studio closet of gowns and suits (see Holiday Wardrobe Gallery).
Set 1: Santa's workshop with his elves
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Hear the story of Santa's magic key
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Learn about Santa's reindeer bells
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Play with model airplanes and trains
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Help Santa "paint" toys
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Look for your name on Santa's nice list
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Read a Christmas story
Set 2: Cookie Decorating (allergy-safe)
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Put on your Christmas aprons and help Santa bake some "cookies"
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Roll and cut out playdough cookies
Set 3: Winter Wonderland
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Kids have a snowball fight with siblings or Santa!
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Pose with Santa sipping cocoa
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Check Santa's sac for a special gift to take home!
Set 4: Family Set
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Pose for the perfect family portrait for your Christmas cards
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Elegant set of gold, silver and cream
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Formal wear provided by the studio for children and moms! See gallery of couture gowns
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Option to add professional hair and makeup for mom (+$225)
In the weeks following your session, you will get to pick your favourite images which will be artistically enhanced and delivered as high resolution digital files. Each purchased photo will go through extensive stylistic editing to make them truly magical!
The top seller every year is the incredible Santa Storybook which is sure to be a treasured family heirloom featuring custom text with your child's name! Stunning painterly effects are added, turning each photo into a nostalgic Christmas painting. Sample will be on display during the session!