Where To Get Santa Photos In Las Vegas

If you're looking for where to find last-minute Santa photos in Las Vegas then you've come to the right place.

What's the epitome of holiday joy? A crying baby perched on Santa Claus' lap, of course.

The classic family photo with Santa Claus is the tell-tale sign that the holidays are here. It signifies another year of holiday tidings and the entrance into a new year.

Although Las Vegas isn't a "winter wonderland," that doesn't mean we can't be equally as festive as our other snowy states.

Many of our physical photo albums -- yes, remember those -- are peppered with an anthology of Santa photos. But, how did this trend even start?

According to Seattlemet.com, a magazine that covers the Seattle area, Santa photos began 75 years ago.

The publication said that in 1943, the Frederick and Nelson department store was one of Seattle's premier shopping destinations. The store had a "meet-and-greet" Santa display, which they moved right to the store's window. Arthur French, who ran the department store, decided that including a "photo" element with the Santa experience would be great for families (and probably business).

According to Seattlemet.com, this venture promoted French to start "Arthur and Associates Photography company," which charged a dollar per photo with Santa. This generated $10,000 in one month for French. When calculated with today's inflation and dollar purchasing power, $10,000 roughly equals to over $100,000 in today's money.

And since then, malls across the country have adopted this practice. Unsurprisingly, mall photos are lucrative. According to Business Insider, Santa Claus can bring in the big bucks! Data from a company who specializes in Santa photos illustrates that Santa Claus can generate more than $1 million in revenue for a mall. After seeing the photo package prices, it's no wonder that the malls are racking in the cash.

But the cost of seeing your child crying or smiling with Santa Claus? Priceless.

Here are some local places and events that will offer Santa photos in Las Vegas for the upcoming holiday season.

Enjoy this great immersive holiday experience that's perfect for the whole family. Santa's Experience is located in Tivoli Village and offers two dozen different photo-ops featuring professional designed props, sets and a real Santa.

Enjoy this very Vegas Santa opportunity at Fashion Show Mall! Walk-ins are accepted. But, if you want to avoid waiting in a long line then we recommend scheduling an appointment. Click here for appointment times and more information about the Santa photos at Fashion Show Mall. Photo packages range from $30 to $50.

Until Christmas Eve, Meadows Mall will be offering photos with Santa with photo packages ranging from $20 to $50. Reservations are recommended but walk-ups will be accepted! Click here for more information.

Bass Pro Shops offer FREE Santa photos! You must make a reservation, which you can find HERE. Once you make your appointment, you will have to show staff your confirmation check-in email.

Similar to the other malls on this list, Galleria Mall will also be partaking in Santa photos. Walk-ins are accepted, but reservations are preferred. Photo packages range from $40 to $50, according to their website.

Let's welcome Santa to Downtown Summerlin where he'll be calling the Winter Wonderland Chalet located in the Macy’s Promenade "home" until Dec. 24. Photo packages start at $39.99, and Santa offers photos with pets on Tuesdays through Dec. 21 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Town Square will also be partaking in Santa photos this year. Reservations are required in order to participate. Click here to make a reservation.

Santa will be making an appearance at Sam's Town Las Vegas' Mystic Falls Park® Winter Wonderland. Until Dec. 23, you can snap a photo with Santa every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and then Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Get more info here!