Welcome to Our Debut Year of
Santa's Hidden Workshop!
An Experience with Photo Session Presented by Scott Kuhn Photography
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What Is Santa's Hidden Workshop? What Does the Experience Include?
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What is Santa's Hidden Workshop?
At Santa's Hidden Workshop, your child is invited to experience a glimpse of the enchanting world of the North Pole. During the visit they will engage in hands-on activities with Elf Evie, Mrs. Claus and Jolly Old Saint Nick himself. With professional photos taken throughout the experience by Scott Kuhn Photography, you child will make memories while we capture memories that both you and they will cherish for years to come.
For only ONE day, November 16th, Santa will be spending time at his hidden workshop where he plans to review this year’s naughty and nice list away from the hustle and bustle of the North Pole. But Santa has never been one to enjoy complete solitude, so he’s decided to welcome a few special children to visit him while he is in town!
The Experience
Your Child's Experience Begins Before They Even Arrive!
FIRST: A personal invitation to visit the workshop will arrive in the mail, addressed to your child from Santa himself! This letter will go out at the end of October,
SECOND: A few days before the visit, Elf Evie will appear in a personalized video that we send to you via email. In this video, she will address your child by name, reminding them of the invitation and reinforcing how much Santa is looking forward to their visit.
THIRD: On Nov 9 at your child's appointment time, they will be welcomed into the hidden workshop and start their visit with Elf Evie who will invite them to help her build a toy. This part of the visit includes a couple of ‘extras’ which, for now, will just have to remain a surprise for you as well!
FOURTH: Evie will then escort your child to Mrs. Claus, who will be perfecting her cookie decorating skills for a North Pole party she has planned for December 26th. Your child will be invited to put on a cooking apron and help with some decorating!
FIFTH: Mrs Claus will then walk your child in to see Santa himself! Santa is going to engage with your child in a couple of different ways and will also sit with your child for a posed photo.
FINALLY: You and your child will make you way to Santa's temporary mailroom, where he is storing letters from children as well as many of the toys Elf Evie has been working on. Here,your child will be invited to pick one gift made by Elf Evie as an early gift from Santa. Parents may also purchase additional creations by Elf Evie, if they should see anything that appeals to them. Here parents will also be given information on how to preview and select their photos.
EXPERIENCE PACKAGES
DASHER'S DELUXE
Includes mailed letter from Santa, personalized video reminder from Elf Evie, Interactions with child from all three characters, one souvenir for each child from Santa's workshop, Scott Kuhn Photography captured photos throughout the experience and your choice of either of the following:
A: 4x6 digitals of each and every great photo captured during the experience or
B. A $100.00 credit that can be used to purchase prints of any size.
As a thank you, buyers of this package will also receive a reusable travel mug featuring a photo of your child in the workshop that you can use throughout the holiday season!
One Child: $225.00, Additional Child: $25.00
PRANCER'S PACKAGE
Includes mailed letter from Santa, personalized video reminder from Elf Evie, Interactions with child from all three characters, one souvenir for each child from Santa's workshop, Scott Kuhn Photography captured photos throughout the experience and a $50.00 print/digital credit to use when selecting your preferred photos.
One Child: $175.00, Additional Child: $25.00
BLITZEN'S BASIC
Includes mailed letter from Santa, personalized video reminder from Elf Evie, interactions with child from all three characters, one souvenir for each child from Santa's workshop, Scott Kuhn Photography captured photos throughout the experience and a $20.00 print/digital credit to use when selecting your preferred photos.
One Child Only: $150.00
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where is Santa's Hidden Workshop?
Santa's Hidden Workshop is located in beautiful downtown Chatsworth, Ga. The address will be given only to those who who inquire about an invitation, because Santa prefers that it stay hidden!
How long will my child be in the workshop?
Your child will be photographed while immersed n the magic of Santa's Hidden Workshop for 30-45 minutes.
When should I reserve this opportunity?
Because the available invitations are limited, we highly recommend you book as soon as possible, preferably by the third week of October. Due to time restrictions if the reservation is made after October 26, you risk the letter from Santa and/or the personalized video from Elf Evie being excluded from your child's experience.
What age should children be to enjoy this experience?
This experience is ideal for children who are at least four years of age up until the time when the magic of Santa has waned, however if your younger child isn't skittish and would readily interact and participate in activities with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf Evie, then the experience should be good for them as well.
How many children can participate?
Due to limited staging resources for participating children (aprons, chef hats, workshop props, etc) and to keep the experience fantastic for your children, we highly recommend no more than three per session. If you have four or more children, more than one session will need to be booked, however we will offer a discount on the second session. . Note that to keep things flowing efficiently, multiple children booked in a single session will, for the most part, be photographed together when interacting with each character.
Can I take pictures with my own camera?
Due to the highly confidential nature of Santa's naughty and nice list, we cannot permit videos, audio recordings, or use of personal cameras.
Can we pose for a family photo?
Families may pose for one photo with the character of their choice.
How many photos will Scott Kuhn Photography take?
While there is no set number, Scott Kuhn Photography will actively take photographs throughout your child's interactions with the characters. Special touches and magical extras may be added to some of the photos in post production. We can confidently tell you that you will likely have a difficult time picking and choosing which photos you like best!
When should I expect to receive my photos?
After the visit, we expect to take no more than about a week to put the finishing touches on your photos. Once you view them and select the ones you like best, it typically takes about 3 days up to a week to get them back.
Will I be able to order more photos than my package calls for?
Yes Absolutely! You may order more photos on your preview day, or later!
How well will the digital downloads print?
The 4x6 digital downloads offered in the 'Dashers' deluxe package will print well as 4x6 photos and look great on small social media shares, so they are great if you are just looking to make Christmas cards or share on your facebook page, etc. However, these will not work well with larger prints, so if you are interested in something bigger, from 5x7's up to prints large enough to hang behind the living room couch, please talk with us to discuss your options.
Are there any dates available other than November 16?
As of right now, Santa says November 16th is the only day he can carve out of his busy pre-Christmas schedule to be away from the North Pole.
Okay Let's Do This! How Do I Request A Visit (Reserve A Session)?
To reserve, a $150.00 non refundable deposit per session is required. Please call 706-971-4725 to reserved and discuss payment options.
WHAT TYPES OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept cards, checks, cash and Venmo.
Card Payments: Please call 706-971-4725. 4% of the total ($5.00 Max) will be requested to cover bank acceptance fees.
Checks: Please call 706-971-4725 to request mailing address and reservation. A 5 day courtesy hold will be placed on the reservation to allow time for check to arrive.
Venmo: Payments accepted at @skpchatsworth. To avoid Venmo fees, send as 'friend' payment and put 'Nick' in the comments, otherwise add 4%
Cash: 5 day courtesy hold on your reservation, pending receipt. Please bring cash payment to our home studio or request a meetup at Ingles or First National in Eton.
I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS. WHO CAN I CONTACT?
We're happy to answer any questions you have! Simply call us at 706-971-4725 or send a message to scott@scottkuhnphotographycom. Note that the number provided is NOT a cell phone, so texts will not be received. Please leave a message if there is not an answer.