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The Clauses and the team at Ashlie Nicole Photography (ANP) saw a need for families who don't normally get pictures with Santa due to special needs or sensory issues. After talking and visiting a few centers/ministries as well as parents with special needs children, we decided to create a session that will hopefully be more successful in creating a positive "Santa experience". We know that the normal Santa setting can be very overwhelming for most children and even more so when there are sensory issues involved. With this is mind, we set out to create an environment that will be more calm, safe, and not rushed. And hopefully with a lot of the major triggers removed, we will get some sweet, special photos of your child/children with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Based on our previous experience, some kids will struggle to get close, and that's ok! There's time for them "warm up" through book reading, playing with toys, snowballs, etc. Even if the photos we get aren't "traditional", we aim to create a better experience for your family! Oh! And because we know that taking care of these special children can be draining financially, we partnered with people and businesses to make this almost free for you! All we ask is a $25 booking fee to reserve your spot!