The holidays are in full swing at 206! Last week we launched the Picture Perfect Holiday with Windows and Southwest Airlines. The campaign, which earned a 2011 PRO Award, is back for a second year in 21 airports and three malls across the country. Holiday travelers and mall visitors are invited to get free holiday photos taken with Santa or against a festive background a learn how to edit and share their photos as they experience the benefits of Windows Photo Fuse, Photo Mail and Sky Drive. 

We are racking up those frequent flier miles. Plus, between the malls and airports, we are hiring 185 staff memebers this year, which include 28 real-bearded Santas, as well as Site Managers, Brand Ambassadors, Photographers and Photography Assistants. It’s quite the production, but all worth it when we see the smiles of families’ faces. 

Check out www.freeholidayphotos.com where you can look up all of the locations offering free holiday photos this year, create your own holiday e-card and enter a sweepstakes to win a Windows 7 PC every day, or a year of Southwest Airlines flights. Below are photographs from The Shops at North Bridge in Chicago where our team will be spreading holiday cheer through