Bay Area Santa Photography and Open-Air Photo Booth Packages

Make your holiday celebration unforgettable with Santa Albert’s professional photography and open-air photo booth packages, available throughout Contra Costa County and the
Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Perfect for corporate Christmas parties, family celebrations, schools, community events, senior communities and professional Santa photo sessions, our packages are designed to create beautiful photographs while keeping the experience fun, organized and enjoyable for every guest. Choose from digital delivery or unlimited instant 2x6 and 4x6 prints, along with professional lighting, festive backdrops, entertaining props, custom event designs, text and email sharing, a private online gallery and a friendly photo attendant.

Your photography experience can be combined with Santa Albert’s authentic real-bearded Santa appearance, handcrafted Santa throne and additional holiday décor to create a complete Christmas setting. With more than 35 years of professional Santa and entertainment experience, 25+ years of experience serving neurodivergent and special-needs guests, and enthusiastic five-star client reviews, Santa Albert brings patience, professionalism and genuine Christmas Spirit to every event.

From the first photograph to the final print, our goal is to create extraordinary moments and treasured keepsakes your guests will enjoy for years to come.


Basic Digital Package

Up to 3 hours.

Starting at $500

  • Unlimited black and white or color photo sessions

  • Instant Email or SMS text Delivery

  • Fun and Friendly Attendant

  • Online photo gallery

  • Plain Backdrop

  • Custom event print template

  • Set-up, delivery and clean up included

  • Additional time available

Popular Print Package

Up to 3 hours.

Starting at $749

RECOMMENDED PACKAGE
  • Unlimited 2x6 or 4x6 instant prints!

  • Unlimited black and white or color photo prints

  • Instant Email or SMS text Delivery

  • Fun and Friendly Attendant

  • Online photo gallery

  • 3 Festive Holiday Backdrops to choose

  • Custom event print template

  • Set-up, delivery and clean up included

  • Additional time available

Top Hat Digital Package

Up to 5 hours.

Starting at $1359

Popular Print Package, PLUS:

  •  Larger 10'x10' Premium Backdrop

  • Deluxe Customized Print Design

  • Event-Specific Prop Package

  • Guestbook, USB & Online Gallery

  • Animated GIFs & GLAM FILTER included

  • Green Screen option included

  • Customized Start Screen Animation

  • Additional time available

Add a Custom Event Promotional Video

Clients who reserve any Santa Albert photography package may also add a personalized promotional video for their upcoming celebration. Each video presents the essential who, what, where, when, and why—making it easy to share important details, build excitement, and invite guests through websites, email, and social media.

Looking for images we captured on Christmas 2025?

We highly regard everyone's privacy. Our photo galleries are for clients and guests of clients only. All of our photo galleries are password protected. To request a password, follow the link below. Please provide us with your common name, the hostess' name, and the date of the celebration you attended.

Our STANDARD Keepsake Folder options

Customizable with your company logo and/or sentiments (additional fees apply). Limited to our Imprinter turn around times.
Black Santa photo keepsake folder with red foil lettering and a 4x6 portrait

4 X 6 inch portrait image displayed in a 5 X 7 inch professionally designed, folded card imprinted with red foil. Available for an additional $2.00 per folder immediately at your celebration. Makes a great party favor for your guests.

White Santa photo keepsake folder with a Christmas wish list design

Standard white unstamped folio. 6" 3/4" tall X 4" 3/4" wide.

White unstamped photo keepsake folder designed to hold a 4x6 Santa portrait

Unstamped keepsake folio (add $1.00 each folder).

White Santa photo keepsake folder with red foil lettering and a 4x6 portrait

Foil stamped standard keepsake folio (add $1.50 each folder).

Photography releases need to be completed and returned and must be received before any scheduled appointments or photos will not be accessible for distribution. Clients with 25 or more Keepsake orders should inquire about onsite photography release signing.

Our Props

  • Santa Albert’s Throne! It’s ideal for festive photo moments—whether captured by your guests or as part of our photography packages.
                                                                               Add the throne to your reservation for just $85.
Santa Albert’s hand-painted purple Santa throne with colorful Christmas artworkClose-up of working nutcrackers and sleigh artwork on Santa Albert’s throneAngled view of Santa Albert’s handcrafted throne for Christmas photo sessions

Choose from any of our stunning backdrop options for your upcoming event. Each backdrop is included with your reservation for a $125 rental fee — or FREE when you pre-order one of our photography packages above.

Once you’ve selected the backdrop you'd like to include, please contact us with your choice so we can add it to your reservation.

Backdrop Sizing:
All backdrops are 10 feet wide and require a minimum footprint of 13' 6" to accommodate the support stands.

Christmas photo backdrop with red curtains, a holiday wreath and decorated treeChristmas photo backdrop with a glowing fireplace, decorated tree and wrapped giftsElegant Christmas photo backdrop with a fireplace, garlands and decorated tree

Elevate the presentation of your event with our brass and red velvet stanchions, designed to add a polished, professional look to your celebration. Perfect for guiding guests and managing lines for Santa visits, our stanchions are available in quantities from 2 to 24 and can be added to your reservation for $12.50 each.

Santa Albert’s throne with brass and red velvet stanchions arranged for holiday photosClose-up of a polished brass stanchion with a red velvet ropeBrass stanchions and red velvet ropes forming a line for Santa photo guests

About our equipment and larger order details

Large events often come with long lines, which can make guests—especially families—restless. With our new state-of-the-art equipment, we significantly reduce wait times and keep the experience pleasant.
Our high-speed dye-sublimation printer delivers 4x6 images in as fast as 12 seconds

Dye Sublimation Printer from DNP (DS-RX1HS)

Our event printing station features the DNP™ DS-RX1HS Dye-Sublimation Printer, a powerful upgrade designed for professional, high-volume output. This unit delivers up to 290 4"x6" prints per hour using dye-sublimation thermal transfer technology, allowing for both exceptional speed and a sharp 300 × 600 dpi resolution.
Each full-color ribbon includes a protective overcoat for enhanced durability, available in glossy or matte finishes. The system supports multiple print sizes, including 4x6, 6x8, and 2x6 (2-up or 4-up) configurations, making it a versatile choice for any event.

DNP RX1 dye-sublimation printer used for instant 4x6 event photo printing
Close-up of a professional camera lens used for event photography

Images of your guests are important to us. That's why we take pride in using CANON R100. Our electronic equipment includes Alien Bee™ lighting. Providing crisp clear 24.1 pixel images in every photo we capture.

To find out information about having the Easter bunny visit your celebration please visit our sister site.
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