ANNOUNCING
The 2020 HOLIDAY SEASON at Artistic Images!
The Covid-19 Situation has given us a challenge with our Santa Portraits that no one could ever dream of. We know our clients come to visit Santa not only for the resulting portraits, but for the EXPERIENCE of talking with the REAL Santa Claus.
Let's be honest, Santa Claus is AWESOME.
No one wants to miss out on a year without Santa Portraits.
We have diligently been working on our themes and ideas for this year. We have sent out surveys (Thank you to those who participated) and listened to your comments. We have formed brainstorming zoom calls with other portrait artists who create portraits with Santa in other cities and states and have come up with some great ideas.
What you will see this year is a product of our LOVE for all things SANTA and our PROMISE to keep our clients as safe as possible during our interactions.
Here are the changes and precautions* for this year:
~We will only have ONE session type this year. It will be a 20 minute session that is booked at 30 minute intervals. This will give us 10 minutes to sanitize and usher one client out and the other in.
~The foyer area will not be open for "waiting". Please wait in your car and text us when you arrive. We will let you know when it is time to come in.
~Masks must be worn by parents/adults that are attending with the children. Only 2 adults/guest per session please. Masks will not be worn by Santa or the children during the session.
~Elizabeth and staff will be wearing masks during the sessions and washing hands in between sessions. Santa will be washing hands or changing out gloves in between each session.
~Hand Sanitizing is mandatory. A hand sanitizing station will be provided to sanitize prior to your session.
~Santa is an old man. Please do not bring your child to the session if they are sick. Also, please do not allow yourself or another adult to attend if they have any Covid-19 symptoms. We are happy to reschedule if possible or refund your booking fee if your child is sick for his/her session.
~A Social distancing Santa Portrait is virtually impossible. Our indoor scenes would be quite the challenge to make this happen, however there is always the option to do your session without Santa in the scene. If this is your preference, you would need to let us know upon booking. However, there is the chance to do some images with Santa at a good distance (maybe not a full 6 feet though) in our OUTDOOR setting. Again, please let us know your preference so we can plan accordingly.
~Santa will be unable to hold Babies. Your baby will need to either be able to sit in the scene (either alone or in a prop of some kind) or be held by a parent or sibling.
~We have added a 3rd Santa Setting this year in SEPTEMBER. Our thought was to have one option early in the season, just in case their was a surge in cases as Winter approached.
~BOOK NOW. Because of our limitations on sessions per hour, we will book up quickly. Snag your spot and then share with your friends. 210-497-3809
~Viewing your portraits. We value your time and health, but also know that most of you love the advice and insights Elizabeth provides during your order appointment.
You will have TWO options:
In Person Order Appointment, the week following your session. We will take one appointment at a time (of course, since Elizabeth can only do one at a time) with time in between to clean and sanitize. These will take place in our large presentation room with masks worn.
PROS: You can see all of the products we offer in person. You can view the portraits large on our projection screen. CONS: You have to come into the studio and you must wear pants :)
OR
Virtual Order Appointment, the week following your session, via ZOOM or GO TO MEETING from the comfort of your home or office. Both situations allows Elizabeth to take the time needed to assure you are getting exactly what you want. Both situations require an appointment that should take about 1 hour.
PROS: You can wear your pajamas. You can be at your home or office
CONS: You are limited to the size of your computer screen. You can not touch and feel the products in person. Must be done on a laptop or desktop...tablets or phones will not be suitable.
*precautions taken based on CDC recommendations which are subject to change.
With all of that, we now share with you our
2020 Holiday Season Options:
*Please keep in mind these sets are designed for Children.
When adding adults in, sets tend to get crowded and be a posing challenge.
If you are planning on having your family be a part of one of these scenes,
I would recommend The Farmhouse Christmas or The Magical Snowman
as they both have less space limitations.
*Booking Fee: $300 +tax
($50 session fee, $250 credit towards portraits)
*Magical Snowman Booking Fee: $450
($50 session fee, minimum of a 14" portrait ($400)
BOOKINGS ARE NOW OPEN!
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