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The goal of your photoshoot shouldn’t be to get the perfectly posed, cookie-cutter family photo, but rather a photo that really truly captures the spirit of your family. That will always be the best kind of family photo to put on your Christmas cards!
Pick a Location
Select a setting that means something special to you and your family, wherever that may be! Taking your photo shoot outside makes for beautiful, natural lighting, especially in the morning and late afternoon sun. To make your family photos more personal, you can always take the photos inside your home, just try to pick a room with an abundance of natural light.
Think About Poses
Avoid posing the family in one straight line. It can look boring and unnatural. It looks much better to stagger your subjects, by having some sitting while others stand. Take some photos with everyone looking directly in the camera, then have your family start playing around and keep snapping! Natural looking family photos, where everyone is looking each other, laughing and making silly faces, work beautifully on Christmas cards.
Plan Your Outfits
Pick a complimentary color scheme that the whole family can agree on. Use it to mix and match your pieces of clothing so the entire family is color coordinated. Loud, busy patterns can be distracting in photos, so try to stick to solid colors and accessories.
Point & Shoot
If you don’t have a professional camera, don’t sweat it! The cameras on smart phones have improved significantly and so have the photo editing apps. Take some test shots to make sure your family is centered and in focus. Adjust the settings on your camera so it takes several photos in a row after a 10-second delay, so you have plenty of photos to choose from.
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