Santa sessions fill up fast every November. Pure Magical Santa is Noreen Owens Photography's answer to the rushed mall-Santa line. The name is a nod to Pure Michigan, since that's where this whole thing happens. This year's sessions land on November 11 and 14. They're the studio's top priority of the entire quarter. Here's what actually happens during a session, how personalized it gets, and how to schedule one before the dates fill.

The Magic of Our Santa Sessions

Our Santa Sessions are about so much more than a photograph with Santa. They’re about creating a little bit of Christmas magic your children will remember—and giving you the chance to hold onto this season of their childhood forever.

From the moment they arrive, we want your children to feel as though they’ve stepped into their own Christmas story. They’ll have time to talk with Santa, share their wishes, laugh with him, and simply enjoy the wonder of believing.

Instead of rushing through a quick visit and a single photograph, we create an experience where those genuine little moments can unfold naturally—the excitement in their eyes when they first see Santa, the shy smiles, the laughter, the whispered Christmas wishes, and all of the expressions you never want to forget.

Because one day, they won’t be this little.

The years of believing in Santa are wonderfully short. Our goal is to preserve them beautifully, creating portraits that bring you right back to the magic of this chapter long after your children have grown.

It’s not just a Santa session.

It’s a piece of their childhood you get to keep.

Santa sending magic sparkle to boy with wooden train

A Trail of Christmas Magic

Santa sprinkling magic sparkle over boy playing toy drum

A Little Christmas Magic on the Drum

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A Storybook That Glows

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Swirled in Christmas Magic

How Personalized Do I Get?

Before your Santa session, the team collects a few details about your child. Pets' names, what's on the Christmas list, maybe a funny family story from the past year. Santa reviews all of it beforehand. So when your child walks in, Santa already knows their dog's name and what they're hoping for under the tree. It isn't generic small talk. It's built around your child in order to create a personal and meaningful experience.

How Do I Schedule a Santa Session?

You can schedule through the self-booking link on the website. Even so, we still call every appointment first. That call covers what to expect the day of your session. It's also when the team collects all the details to make this time unforgettable. Not sure what a session at the studio is like before you schedule? The team walks you through it step by step so nothing feels unfamiliar on the day

Because sessions are limited to two dates in November, spots go quickly once the scheduling window opens. If a Santa session is on your family's list this year, it's worth calling to make sure you receive one of the available spots before they're gone.

Family Santa Portrait – Howell, MI

A Playful Pose with Santa

Sisters and Santa's Glowing Storybook

Parents of children under 3 need to be dressed and ready to be in the portraits themselves. This helps ensure your child feels comfortable and safe as Santa can be intimidating to younger souls.

For families with older kids, this is also a good year to loop in grandparents or extended family if they're local. Santa portrait sessions work just as well with a bigger group in the room, and the train, the story, and the bag reveal all hold up either way.

Pure Magical Santa isn't trying to be every Santa experience at once. It's a smaller, slower version built around milk and cookies, a good story, and a Santa who already knows your kid's name before they sit down. The whole family is welcome to be part of the fun in the room during your Santa session, and it's also a great opportunity for everyone to have a portrait with Old St. Nick himself while you're already dressed for the season. With only two dates on the calendar this November, families who want in should plan to call sooner rather than later, before both days book solid.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule a Santa session in Howell, Michigan?

There's a self-booking link on the website, but every appointment also gets a phone call. That call covers preparing for your session and what to expect the day of.

What's included in a Pure Magical Santa session?

Sessions include milk and cookies, a storybook reading with Santa, time playing with a toy train, and \Santa's "magical bag." Santa also reviews personal details about each child beforehand, like pet names and Christmas wish lists, so the visit feels personal, meaningful, and memorable.

How much does a Santa session cost?

The session is $250. We are running a special for $150 that includes the session and an 8" artist's choice portrait. (The portrait is valued at $500.) Our wall portraits start at $2000 and our folio boxes are from $ 3,000; albums are from $3500.

When should I schedule Pure Magical Santa?

Sessions are limited to two dates this November, the 11th and the 14th, so it's worth scheduling as soon as you know you want in. Spots for both dates tend to go quickly once the calendar opens.

Do younger children need special preparation for Santa sessions?

Parents of children under 3 should plan to be dressed and included in the portraits themselves. Very young kids can get overwhelmed meeting an unfamiliar Santa, and having a parent nearby in frame usually keeps the whole session calmer.

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