Father Christmas

The historic personality of Father Christmas of Minneapolis and St. Paul and vicinity starts photo sittings December, 2011. Father Christmas appears in the historic Northwest Minneapolis Victory Neighborhood. His location is the same, and his host is now Victory 44 Coffee Bar and Provisions at the corner of 44th and Penn Avenue North.

For additional information not appearing in this blog, please contact Father Christmas at the email address listed below. Victory 44 Coffee Bar does not take calls regarding Father Christmas.

Thank you for visiting Father Christmas' blog!

PRICING - What's new?

Each 20 minute sitting with Father Christmas is $45 including two free downloads of your favorite photos. The 20 minute sitting allows your child to adjust to the environment and gives Father Christmas time to warm up your child for the best photos possible! The photos from your session will be uploaded to our online photo gallery within 24 hours of your appointment. At the conclusion of your session, you will receive the link and password to view your private portfolio. At your convenience, you may select your free downloads and purchase additional downloads as well as high quality prints of varying sizes, gallery wraps, photo packages, books, cards, calendars and other gifts. Even better, you'll be able to decide if the photos are in color, black and white or tinted! The quick turn around will make your gift giving easy this year!

Father Christmas photos will be available for a limited time! Please make your selection and place your order by January 31, 2012. 2011 photos will be unavailable after this date.

Ten Things to Do To Get Fantastic Photos!

1. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to allow time to watch Father Christmas.
2. Give Father Christmas sufficient time to warm up your child.

3. Only ONE adult should stand next to camera to get the attention of your child. Several people only confuse your child.

4. Have fun and be silly. Above all, stay relaxed.

5. Allow Father Christmas’ photographer to help you get fun photos

6. Avoid use of the term, "Smile." Silly adults bring smiles naturally.
7. Bring a favorite toy to the photo sitting.
8. Bribery sometimes works.

9. Save a Victory 44 treat until after the sitting.

10. Remember, tears are special photo memories, too!

Friendly Reminder: One family per appointment!