{"id":9815,"date":"2018-10-04T09:51:04","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T13:51:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/?p=9815"},"modified":"2025-01-16T14:11:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T19:11:41","slug":"how-to-get-the-best-family-photo-for-your-christmas-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.postable.com\/blog\/how-to-get-the-best-family-photo-for-your-christmas-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Family Christmas Cards Photos Tips: Celebrate the Season Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Christmas is just around the corner. Hooray! What are you most excited about: decorating the tree, decorating cookies, or building a snowman with the kiddos?! Chances are, taking family photos is not at the top of that list. Or maybe you’re one of the few that lights up in the camera’s spotlight. Taking those family photos will be the initial step to creating your Christmas cards<\/a>. And everyone loves Christmas cards, right?! Sometimes it can seem like taking a great family Christmas photo is some mysterious science. Well, we’re here to let you in on the secrets. You’ll be creating your best Christmas cards<\/a> in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Whether you’re working with a professional photographer or having a friend take the photos for you, here are a few tips and tricks to get the best Christmas family photos<\/a><\/strong> at home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Plan it out.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before everyone is rounded up for the family Christmas photos, be sure there’s a plan in place<\/strong>. Your family’s attention span is likely not very long — especially the young ones. Be sure everything is ready to rumble (the furniture is set up, the props are in place and the changes of clothes are laid out or prepped) before getting everyone in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. When should I take my family pictures for Christmas cards?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your photographer will likely agree — taking photos in natural light<\/strong> will get you the best Christmas family photos and will result in softer tones. When you’re planning the time for your home Christmas photo shoot, think either early in the day<\/strong> (great if you have young ones as they will be rested) or later afternoon<\/strong>. Midday sun will blow out all of your photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How should I pose for a family Christmas photo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You’ll want to avoid fake smiles in your family photo. If you’re having a friend take your DIY family Christmas photos for you instead of a professional photographer, have a few stories up your sleeves<\/strong> to keep the kids (and everyone else) laughing. This is much better than having everyone say ‘cheese’ which will lead to fake smiles.<\/p>\n\n\n

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4. Do a little research about taking Christmas photos at home.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do a little Pinteresting before deciding on anything (see: 30 Unbelievably Awesome Christmas Card Photo Ideas<\/a>). Look around to get an idea of what kind of home Christmas photoshoot you’d like this year. Browse locations, outfits and themes.<\/strong> See what you like and what you don’t like so that when you begin planning — especially if you’re working with a professional — you can plan accordingly with exactly what you’d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Make it fun.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Taking family photos is often a dreaded task, but an awesome family photo makes for awesome Christmas cards. With that said — why not make your family photos a fun event? If your family’s personality calls for it — take the photos during a fun activity. Candid photos often make for best Christmas family photos. <\/strong>Have the photographer do the shoot while your family bakes and decorates cookies together — just make sure there’s proper lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n