Pretty Princess: Santa Claus is coming to town - tips for getting the perfect Santa photo.

Santa Claus has arrived at a shopping centre near you, and its time to start thinking about the annual Santa photo again. When you still have young children in the family this picture can cause nearly as much anxiety as it does joy, it can be hard to gauge whether you’ll be seeing smiles or tears on old St. Nicks lap! Pretty Princess is here to help this festive season- use these handy hints to net that perfect shot this festive season.

· Pick your location. There are so many Santa’s to choose from! Try and choose one in a place the children are familiar with and will feel comfortable at. If time allows walk past Santa a few times in the days or weeks before photo day. Watch other children have their pictures taken so the kids know what to expect.

· Build it up! Talk to the kids about what they might ask Santa, and about what’s on their wish list. If you can try to make a day of it- is there a favorite store or playground nearby the family could visit afterwards?

· Pick your time. You don’t want tired or hungry little Princesses and Princes, if they aren’t going in happy its unlikely they will warm to Santa and a photographer waving bells in their faces!

· Come prepared. You could be in for a long line up! Make sure everyone is toileted before arriving. Have hairbrush and baby wipes on hand for any last minute touch ups. It might be a good idea to bring along a small toy for each child to play with as they wait.

· Dress to impress. When picking clothes its fine to go festive but try to avoid red- Remember Santa will be in red and you want your family to stand out not blend in! And remember this means you too! If all goes south you may need to hop in the photo even if you didn’t initially plan on it!

· If your little one is shy allow them to take along a special toy or teddy bear. Having that security blanket with them may give them the confidence needed to produce a smile!

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