Step Inside Santa’s Closet: A Magical Holiday Mini Session in Mundelein, IL

If you’re searching for holiday photos in Mundelein, Lake County, or the greater Chicago area, our brand-new Santa Closet Mini Sessions bring the magic home in a way families haven’t experienced before. This setup is cozy, whimsical, and full of nostalgia… the kind of Christmas memory your children will look back on someday and smile.

To bring this set to life, I tested it with my own son. Watching him slip into the Santa suit, hold the glowing lantern, and wander through this tiny “North Pole” world reminded me exactly why these sessions matter. These moments feel real. They feel warm. They feel like childhood.

What Makes the Santa Closet Set So Special?

• Children get to play dress-up

Yes, we provide the Santa suit for little ones, and it is by far the sweetest part of this entire experience. Watching a child put on the hat, tug the coat closed, or peek at themselves in the lantern’s glow is pure magic.

• Thoughtful, storybook-style details

The row of velvet coats, the cookies and cocoa, the lantern light, the soft twinkle of the trees… everything is intentionally styled to feel like a page from a classic Christmas story.

• Natural, emotion-filled moments

Kids don’t need much direction here. This set pulls genuine reactions out of them—curiosity, wonder, excitement—and that’s what creates those unforgettable photos.

If you’ve been searching for unique Chicago holiday minis or the best Christmas photos in Lake County, this is your chance to experience something truly different.

Santa Closet Minis Will Be Held on December 6th

Due to demand, we opened December 6th.
This is the last opportunity to book this setup in 2025.

It’s perfect for:

Babies and toddlers
Children
Siblings
Small families
And even pups who love being part of the holiday magic

My own Cavalier absolutely stole the show on this set, so feel free to bring your fur baby too.

A Moment I’ll Never Forget

Photographing my son here nearly made me tear up. These aren’t just pictures. They’re pieces of childhood. Pieces of your family’s story. Pieces you’ll want to frame, cherish, pass down, and relive every holiday season.

This setup is personal, emotional, and one of my favorites I’ve ever created.

8,000-Follower Holiday Giveaway

We’re so close to hitting 8,000 followers on Facebook.
If Milamemories Photography reaches 8,000 by December 1st, we’ll gift one free holiday mini session to a lucky family.

Your support means everything, and this is our way of giving a little magic back.