Hire the Reindeer for Your Event or Photo Session

We can (1) travel to your event, or (2) host your photo session here on the farm.

(1) Let us Bring the Reindeer to You

The reindeer are available for a limited number of off-site appearances. Add some magic to your event!

• Festivals
• Company employee parties
• Customer appreciation events
• Tree lighting ceremonies
• Private photo sessions at your place (with your photographer)
• Weddings

Event rates for two reindeer with handler, for events within a 30-mile radius of our farm in Shortsville, NY:

• Two hours: $2500
• Three hours: $3000
• Four hours: $3500
• Sleigh rental with reindeer: add $500

Contact us about hiring reindeer to come to your event.

(2) Come to the Reindeer Farm for Photo Sessions

The Reindeer Farm in Shortsville, NY is a great venue for fun and unique engagement photos, family photos, holiday cards and more. We provide the reindeer, sleighs, and a variety of festive and rustic backgrounds around the farm.

-- Private photo sessions -----

Private photo sessions at the Reindeer Farm are $200 per hour, one hour minimum. You bring your own photographer. Contact us to schedule.

-- Holiday photo mini-sessions -----

A number of professional photographers offer holiday photo mini-sessions at the Reindeer Farm. For 2026 the following photographers are offering holiday mini-sessions at the farm:

• Devan Marie - DevanM Photography
• Melissa Aliet - Alliet Photography
• Alyssa Turan Photography
• Christine Gibaud Photography
• Hilary Mauro Photography
• Megan Driesbach Photo
• Lori Coleman - Lori & Erin Photography
• Sarah Nicole - Sarah Nichole Marketing
• Megan Berliner
• Nicole Mack
• Natalie Best
• Carrie Mandola
• Ariana Mashewske
• Brittany Lawson
• Baylee Farabell
• Wanying Liang
• Joseph Schottmiller
• Kylee Widen

Please book your photo mini-session directly with one of the above listed photographers. You can find them by searching Facebook or the web.

Photographers: Contact us to ask about offering mini-sessions at the Reindeer Farm.

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