Local Photographer Offers FREE Professional Portraits with Santa Merrill, Wisconsin-Photography by Tina in Merrill is offering every child the chance to get a FREE professional portrait with Santa Claus this year. Photographer, Tina L. Scott, says every child who believes deserves a special remembrance with Mr. Claus, and she has been in contact with the North Pole to confirm Santa’s visit to her studio on Sunday, December 5. Jolly Old St. Nick will be at Photography by Tina, 820 East First Street, Studio B, in Merrill, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.-or until all the children who attend are photographed. “We won’t turn anyone away,” Scott says. “Santa has agreed to stay until he speaks to each and every child!” Children are also encouraged to bring their letters to Santa along with them. Photography by Tina will have a special mailbox for Santa’s letters, and Santa will take them back to the North Pole to read at the end of the day. The studio will also have free candy canes for the kids and coffee for the grown-ups-and three of Santa’s elves will be on hand to help out with the festivities! “We’re really excited,” Scott says. “This is the first year we’ve had Santa at the studio, and we know this is going to be so much fun for the kids! We have no idea how many children to expect, but we’re planning for a good turnout.” Scott said no appointments are necessary. Simply arrive at the studio on Sunday, December 5, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. The studio is located on the corner of East First and Mill Streets in Merrill. (Enter from the door on the Mill Street side.) Note: Every child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions, you can reach Tina at the studio by calling 715.212.0767. ###