We were lucky enough to spend the day with a very special visitor in his super-secret island workshop to help capture the magic of Christmas with the assistance of photographer Monica Rojas of Crowned Portraits Boutique Photography. Beautiful ladies dressed in festive fashion helped to deck the halls and wide-eyed children in darling holiday attire enjoyed a private audience with our favorite jolly old soul. Stories and jokes were told, cookies and wishes were shared, and the enchantment of the Yuletide season filled the air.
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Who Needs Tinsel?!
Resplendent in glittering jewelry and gold cocktail dresses by Elena from Evelyne Talman, Donna Davis and Suzanne Tilghman shine even brighter than the lights on the Christmas tree.
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Dashing and Dapper
You know Dasher and Dancer, but we think Dashing and Dapper are more appropriate words to describe Ellis and Thomas Strange sporting classic boys’ plaid and polo shirts and green pants from The Bailey Boys while Santa shows them what it takes to be his elves.
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Sugar Plum Fairy
With her beautiful smile and charming red tutu and ballerina ensemble from Cutie Patooties, Mae Mae Miller is as precious as any dancer to grace the Nutcracker stage as she shares her Christmas wishes with Santa.
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Night Before Christmas
“His eyes how they twinkled! His dimples: how merry!” Molly and Marin Shell, dressed in holiday frocks from The Bailey Boys, are the very picture of storybook perfection for a night before Christmas.
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All Ears
Bradford Hall listens closely to Santa’s inside tips on how to make sure he stays on the “nice” list. If style is part of the equation, this dress shirt and Black Watch plaid pants from The Bailey Boys should move him straight to the top!
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Charming Cherub
Molly Shell looks like she could grace the top of a Christmas tree in this sparkling party dress and gold bow from Cutie Patooties.
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Caught in the Act
We caught Santa in the act (enjoying delicious Christmas cookies from Tasteful Temptations!) and are sharing that special moment as our Christmas card to you. Cutie Patooties supplied the nightgown and red bow worn by Meme Miller.
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All photography by Monica Rojas.
Thank You to Everyone!
This was truly a magical photoshoot and we coudn't wait to share it with our readers. We think the photos woud make even the Grinch smile. It wouldn't have been possible without the talents and time of all the folks involved - especially photographer Monica Rojas of Crowned Portraits Boutique Photography and George McManus!
