Santa Claus Doug

I am at ease with groups of children. I prefer the "Sit with Santa and talk" kind of scenario such as taking pictures with Santa or family groups. I "stop by and visit on my way through a town" and will do photography posing and scenarios for professional photographers. I like parties with Santa interacting with children and handing out gifts or doing photo shoots with families and/or children alone. I enjoy a relaxed and joyful atmosphere and I bring that with me to all events!

In retirement, I enjoy working with young people of all ages and the personification of Santa Claus is one of my favorites. My idea of a good time is talking with young people from 2 to 20 as they create their lives, through mentoring High School students, being a Conductor on a historic railroad, and in emergency preparedness for my community east of Seattle.
I spent 45 years in developing advanced Public Safety networks and found this vocation the most rewarding!

A nice "plush" chair to sit in to bring me down to child height - after all, Santa is King of the Elves so sitting in a big chair makes the scene. A Christmas decorated area or room is appropriate also. I don't need much to make the event shine.