The Santa Experience Comes To f/8 Studios In Long Beach

Featuring Santa Claus, Black Santa, Mrs. Claus, Blitzen the Reindeer, Krampus, and a Holiday Pop-up Shop!

This holiday season, The Santa Experience comes to life at f/8 Studios in Long Beach, November 23 through December 23. When families arrive for their private appointment, they are greeted by Mrs. Claus, who whisks them into her magical North Pole home. While guests explore the multiple immersive holiday photo sets, and feed an apple to Blitzen the Reindeer, a professional photographer is capturing the candid moments. Guests are then treated to a surprise visit from Santa Claus himself, who will greet the children by name, read their gift wish lists, and help them build a life size snowman. Families will walk away with a sense that they have met a once-in-a-lifetime Santa Claus, as well as cherished memories and family photos.

This personalized, immersive experience is designed to be all-inclusive. Black Santa will be in residence on November 23. In addition, all sessions can be adjusted to be sensory-friendly. On December 12, Santa’s evil nordic brother, Krampus, will be visiting f/8 Studios for those children who don’t believe or have misbehaved throughout the year.

“The Santa Experience has become a yearly holiday tradition for our family!” said Melanie Ruth, who has brought her daughter to f/8 Studios since 2021. “Santa is so wonderful with our sweet girl, and she is always in awe after meeting with him.”

These private appointments range from $199-$499 and take place every 15 minutes for one family at a time. Dogs and other pets are always welcome. Guests will receive up to twenty edited photos following the appointment. Video packages are available for an additional cost. Spots are limited, and The Santa Experience has sold out in recent years.

f/8 Studios will also host a Holiday Pop-up Shop inside the studio, featuring gifts, toys, apparel, Hanukkah goodies, and more. The public is welcome to shop without making a photo appointment.

To secure your appointment, guests can visit the f/8 Studios’ website. It’s more than just a photo shoot, it’s an experience!

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