Looking for a fun, classic Australian Christmas photo that the whole family (including the dog) will love? You’ve found it!

Forget about tears and tantrums lining up to see Santa at your local shopping centre. Santa on the Beach Pics is here to snap some fun, dog-friendly family photos that reflect a true Aussie Christmas - complete with sun, sand and surf!

Why book with Santa on the Beach Pics?

🎅 This is our 7th year taking pics on the Northern Beaches - we’ve learned a lot over the years on how to do it right!
🎅 We offer instant online bookings with FREE reschedules (subject to availability) plus email + SMS reminders
🎅 Five stunning locations: Bayview + North Curl Curl (dog-friendly), South Curl Curl + Narrabeen (human only) and Q Station Manly (Premium shoots)
🎅 We have the correct permits from the Northern Beaches Council and there are no hidden fees or charges
🎅 You’ll have heaps of fun with our photographers, who are flexible in taking the 5 photos you want
🎅 Our photographers are professionals in working with both kids and animals
🎅 Fast turnaround of photos, delivered in a personalised online gallery

LATEST UPDATES: 2024….that’s a wrap!!!

And just like that, the 2024 Season has come to an end. We have had an absolute BLAST taking all your photos this year, and met so many fun loving families….and their dogs! We have tried so many new things in 2024 and have BIG PLANS for 2025. We are already excited!

If you booked with us in 2024, you’ll have early access to bookings in 2025 and will be emailed before we go live to the public. If not, then join our priority access list below so you have the best choice of sessions for 2025! Our sessions always fill quickly, so make sure you don’t miss out.

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Santa on the Beach Photos (7.15am - 12.15pm): 5 minutes, $89

Come along and enjoy your annual family Christmas photo with our popular Santa on the Beach Pics session - our 7th year in a row! Each session includes:

A 5 minute fun group photo session with a professional photographer
Christmas themed set including a Christmas tree + Merry Christmas sign + Santa
5 high-res digital images, with different poses/people combos (see below)
A personalised online gallery to view, download and share your images
Photos delivered within 5 business days
Recommended up to 8 people (kids + adults) per booking
Free reschedules, subject to availability
Dog-friendly sessions available. Don’t let your best mate miss out!
Allow 15 minutes for the experience (includes the 5 minute shoot)
See FAQs for more details, including group sizes and cancellation policy.

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Premium Sessions at Q Station, Manly (4-7.30pm): 10 minutes, $199

We’re excited to announce our new premium sessions at one of the most iconic locations on the Northern Beaches, Quarantine Beach at the Q Station! Each session includes:

A 10 minute group photo session with a professional photographer, Sophie Geraghty, including 5 minutes with Santa and a 5 minute mini family shoot.
Christmas themed set including a Christmas tree + Merry Christmas sign + Santa on the stunning Quarantine Beach in Sydney Harbour National Park.
Min. 15 high-res digital images with different combinations as requested by you
A personalised online gallery to view, download and share your images, delivered within 5 business days.
Allow 60-90 minutes for the experience (includes the 10 minute shoot, transfers to/from Quarantine Beach and time to enjoy the location!)
10% discount for accommodation at Q Station and dining at the Boilerhouse Kitchen & Bar located next to your photo session. Enhance your experience!
Free shuttle transfers between the parking area and Quarantine Beach. NOTE: Shuttle transfers aren’t wheelchair or stroller friendly, however there’s an accessible path you can take. You can also walk from the parking area to the Quarantine Beach - approx. 5-10 minute downhill.
Recommended up to 8 people (kids + adults) per booking.
Sessions are NOT dog-friendly as it is within the Sydney Harbour National Park.
Free reschedules, subject to availability
See FAQs for more details, including cancellation policy.

LEARN MORE ABOUT PREMIUM SESSIONS

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2024 Dates and Locations

South Curl Curl

All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Saturday 9 November (DONE!)
Sunday 10 November (DONE!)
Saturday 16 November (DONE!)
Sunday 17 November (DONE!)
Saturday 30 November (CANCELLED)
Sunday 1 December (DONE!)
Saturday 7 December (DONE!)
Sunday 8 December (DONE!)
Saturday 14 December (DONE!)

North Curl Curl

All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Saturday 9 November (DONE!)
Saturday 16 November (DONE!)
Saturday 30 November (CANCELLED)
Saturday 7 December (DONE!)
Saturday 14 December (DONE!)

Narrabeen

All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm

Saturday 30 November (CANCELLED)
Sunday 1 December (DONE!)
Saturday 7 December (DONE!)
Sunday 8 December (DONE!)
Sunday 15 December (DONE!)

Bayview

All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Sunday 10 November (DONE!)
Sunday 17 November (DONE!)
Sunday 1 December (DONE!)
Sunday 8 December (DONE!)

Manly - Q Station

All sessions 4pm to 7.30pm. Brand new premium sessions.
Thursday 5 December (DONE!)
Friday 6 December (DONE!)
Friday 13 December (DONE!)
Saturday 14 December (DONE!)

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EXAMPLE SET 1: Whole set, full group, nice pic

Think ... Christmas card photo. It's the one that shows off your whole group, looking their best!

EXAMPLE SET 2: Full set, whole group, nice photo

Think ... Christmas card photo. It's the one that shows off your whole group, looking their best!

EXAMPLE SET 3: Full set, whole group, fun/action shot

It's time for your group to have fun! Show us what you've got 🙃

EXAMPLE SET 4: Full set, whole group, fun/action shot

It's time for your group to have fun! Show us what you've got 🙃

EXAMPLE SET 5: Zoomed in, nice shot

We'll zoom in on part of the set and take a nice shot of some/all of your group

EXAMPLE SET 6: Zoomed in, nice shot

We'll zoom in on part of the set and take a nice shot of some/all of your group

EXAMPLE SET 7: Zoomed in, action/fun shot

We'll zoom in on part of the set and take a fun photo of all or some of your group

EXAMPLE SET 8: Zoomed in, action/fun shot

We'll zoom in on part of the set and take a fun photo of all or some of your group

EXAMPLE SET 9: Your choice

Choose whatever you like for your final pic - a family shot with no Santa, more action shots etc. It's up to you! Please bring your own props.

EXAMPLE SET 10: Your Choice

Choose whatever you like for your final pic - a family shot with no Santa, more action shots etc. It's up to you! Please bring your own props.

Your 5 minute session includes 5 photos

To keep your session as efficient and fun as possible, we’ll guide you through a range of 5 different poses/combos on the day. See gallery for examples from family shoots over the years.

If you have any specific shots or people combos in mind (eg. just the kids, no Santa, grandparents and kids, mum + dad etc), please tell the photographer and make sure everyone knows what they’re doing.

We don’t supply extra props for hygiene reasons, but feel free to bring whatever you like to make the pics as fun and festive as possible. Check out our Instagram for ideas on what some creative customers have done in the past.

Your online gallery will include the best 5 photos taken during your session only.

“Loved having our Santa photos on the beach! The team were great - very professional, relaxed and they thought of everything. Photos look fantastic!” - Mel, Collaroy

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