Meet Santa

Santa Mark, originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, has made his home in the Okanagan since 1997. For the past 30 years Santa Mark has opened his home to foster kids and has even adopted three boys – now full-grown men. Santa Mark shares his home with two sons, two grandkids, three Australian Shepherds and three cats – a full house, for sure. When he’s not busy checking his naughty and nice list he works as a teacher with School District 22. Santa Mark is a great cook and enjoys preparing meals and treats for his family and friends.
You can follow Santa Mark on Facebook.

Meet Amazing Grace Photography
​by Brigitte Schlief

Your Local Smile behind the lens. Brigitte is born and raised in the Beautiful Sunny Okanagan. After marrying the love of her life and bringing three Beautiful children into the world. Brigitte decided to pursue a dream of hers and start her own photography company in the midst of her beautiful chaos. Photography has always been such a passion of hers. Seeing moments stand still and captured for a life time is truly a gift to witness. All Brigitte ever strives for is to make all her clients happy with beautiful photos to cherish for an affordable price, from family shoots, newborns, empowerment, couples she absolutely loves making my clients visions of what they want come to life.
* Dec 13 Brigitte will not be present for photos, our elf will be taking photos for your  next day enjoyment :)