Tears and fears in sanTaland

Photographer Jeff Roffman fears his first Santa photoshoot was a disaster but parents loved the tearful shots of their children with Mr Claus. Now the Atlanta-based lensman takes pictures of up to 2,000 children with Santa every festive season and starts taking bookings in January.

Nightmare before Christmas: Baby Long is far from happy

Bad Santa: Jude Watts can’t wait to get away from Mr Claus

Do they know it’s Christmas? Jeff’s photos are a hit with clients

I get a kick out of you: Little Mikey Doorley kicks up a fuss