Santa for Photographer Mini Sessions
Your clients will believe he's the real Santa. So will you.
"A premium Santa doesn't just show up — he increases what you can charge per session."
Check My Date"You can tell they love Christmas and make the spirit of Christmas come alive. I was looking for a backup Santa just in case my regular Santa fell sick and decided to use Craig for my workshop set. His suit is made for a cinematic set."
"I loved getting to work with Santa Craig. He made the photography session we did so much fun. I highly recommend him."
"Santa Craig Cringle is absolutely amazing. The children loved him and so did we."
Two paths depending on where you are in the season and your business. Entry into either tier is by application and availability.
| Year 1 | $225/hr |
| Year 2 | $237/hr |
| Year 3+ | $250/hr — locked permanently |
Rates subject to annual review · Entry tier not required — experienced photographers may enter the Partner Program directly
"Excellent at communication, quick to respond, very easy to book and work with. They will go above and beyond to make sure your experience is special. Santa and Mrs. Claus are the true experience of what a child would imagine."
"Prepared, on time, impeccably attired, and fantastic with the children and parents alike. He even had everyone singing Christmas carols."
"Our kids had the most magical time during their Santa photo session. Very professional, very sweet, and absolutely magical."
"They were like Disney characters when they were in character at our event. The children thought they were absolutely magical."
"His Santa suit is amazing. Such an incredible spirit — it shows in the way he interacts with people. Would absolutely book him again."
Fill out the form below with your session date, location, and tier interest.
Craig reviews your dates and responds within one business day.
You receive a session agreement with your date, location, and final rate including travel.
Sign the agreement and submit your retainer to hold the date.
Your included promotional shoot is scheduled separately — Santa and/or Mrs. Claus, 90 minutes, yours to use for marketing.
Craig arrives prepared and in character. You direct the session. He follows your lead.
Santa Craig Cringle
Craig Cringle is a professionally trained Santa performer entering his fourth season in the North Alabama and Southern Tennessee market. Known for a natural full white beard, a premium suit, and a genuine approach to every age group — including the youngest and most hesitant children.
Craig and his wife Aila Cringle — That Filipina Mrs. Claus — perform together as a professional duo. Whether you're booking solo Santa or the full pair, you're working with performers who take this craft seriously.
Rates are shown above. This form starts the conversation — Craig will respond within one business day.
Your information is never shared or sold.
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