Looking for a fun, classic Australian Christmas photo that the whole family (including the dog) will love? You’ve found it!
Our 2024 Christmas photos are now open. Book now to avoid missing out.
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 - one of the original Santa on the Beach photos!
🎅 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 do not charge a premium for our photos
🎅 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
Sessions fill up fast, so book now to lock in your spot.
BOOK ANY 2024 SESSION FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN SANTA'S CHRISTMAS BONUS PRIZE
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BOOK ANY 2024 SESSION FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN SANTA'S CHRISTMAS BONUS PRIZE 🎅
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.
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. 10 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.
2024 Dates and Locations (subject to change)
South Curl Curl
All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Saturday 9 November
Sunday 10 November (LIMITED)
Saturday 16 November
Sunday 17 November
Saturday 30 November (LIMITED)
Sunday 1 December (LIMITED)
Saturday 7 December
Sunday 8 December (LIMITED)
North Curl Curl
All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Saturday 9 November (FULL)
Saturday 16 November (FULL)
Saturday 30 November (FULL)
Saturday 7 December (FULL)
OUR dog-friendly pics at North Curl Curl are now FULL. Book Bayview instead, or join the waitlist in case extra sessions come up.
Narrabeen
All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Saturday 30 November
Sunday 1 December (LIMITED)
Saturday 7 December
Sunday 8 December
Bayview
All sessions 7.15am to 12.15pm
Sunday 10 November
Sunday 17 November (LIMITED)
Sunday 1 December (LIMITED)
Sunday 8 December
Manly - Q Station
All sessions 4pm to 7.30pm. Brand new premium sessions.
Thursday 5 December
Friday 6 December
Friday 13 December
Saturday 14 December (LIMITED)
BOOK NOW
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Your 5 minute session includes 5 photos
To keep your session as simple and fun as possible, we’ll guide you through a range of different poses/combos on the day - no need to come prepared! See gallery for examples from family shoots over the years.
However, if you have any specific shots or people combos in mind (eg. just the kids, 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
As featured in…
Channel 7, Better Homes and Gardens, ‘A very Corgi Christmas with Dr Harry Cooper’ (Dec 2022)
North Shore Mums newsletter and website, ‘Santa Photos! Where to get your Christmas pics around Sydney’s North Shore’ (Oct 2021)
Northern Beaches Review print edition, ‘Santa hits the sand’ (Nov 2020)
ABC News ‘Aussie-style Santa photos go ahead with social distancing during a coronavirus Christmas 'to remember' (Nov 2020)
North Shore Mums Newsletter ‘Santa Photos! Where to find the big man around the North Shore’ (Nov 2020 and 2019)
The Manly Daily print edition, ‘Santa Drops In’ (Dec 2018)
Manly Daily Online, ‘The Ultimate Santa Christmas Photos’ (Dec 2018)
