This is the year you're actually going to send out Christmas cards, right? First step... the perfect pic of your pup and Santa. 

Whether you're sending out physical Christmas cards this year or you just want to have an epic Instagram post, you know you need some great holiday photos this year.

And maybe this year, you want your pet to be the star of the show! Why not? Everyone loves a good pup photo right?

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Santa Pet Photos at Woodfield Mall

But a puppy AND Santa?! That's really going to get you all the 'likes.' You're in luck because you can bring your pet to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg for a special pet photos with Santa day on Sunday December 10.

Hopefully your dog doesn't have an early bedtime though... the pet photo sessions don't start until 7:30pm.

If you're not looking for pet photos this year, you're welcome to get in line to take a photo with Santa anytime between now and Christmas Eve. 

Woodfield is making it easier this year and asking you to reserve a time for your Santa photos (with or without your pet) before you head to the mall.

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The Santa photo appointments are available every 15 minutes until 3:45pm on December 24, because Santa has places to be and presents to deliver!

We'd love to see your Santa photos this Christmas, send them to us on the 97ZOK App Chat!

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