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Excellence is often in the eye of the beholder. When it comes to holiday card photos, it seems those with a more adventurous spirit are the ones we tend to admire most. This may be because we secretly admire those who get creative and even take a bit of risk. Our attention and interest are piqued when something catches our eye in a unique way. In essence, this means taking the risk to do something special, unique, and just a little bit different from those around us. I have 7 great tips for you to consider when setting up your next photoshoot to take excellent holiday card photos.

2. Get casual – I know from experience, lots of families like to dress fancy for their holiday photoshoots. This is totally great! However, if you want to make an impression, why not start by getting a bit casual? Dress for fun, with laid back coordinated outfits and I promise you won’t be let down.

3. Different perspectives – Don’t be afraid to try a new look on the same old picture. Capturing your family from a new angle might be just the way to tell your family’s story while bringing in a bit of whimsy.

Holiday card design with family photos.

4. Involve an activity – For families who would like to have a more candid feel to their photos, pick an activity for everyone to join in on. Perhaps a game of Candyland, or decorating the Christmas tree? You could even pile onto the couch for storytime while Dad reads the Night Before Christmas.

4. Involve an activity – For families who would like to have a more candid feel to their photos, pick an activity for everyone to join in on. Perhaps a game of Candyland, or decorating the Christmas tree? You could even pile onto the couch for storytime while Dad reads the Night Before Christmas.

5. Let your humor shine – Don’t be afraid to let your family fly their freak flag (just a little)! Being silly and goofy can be just the thing you need to create fun, lasting memories and stellar family photos.

6. Zoom in – Get close and personal! Even if you’d like to incorporate some of the other tips here, this one can still be applied. Rather than a typical family shot, have the image cropped in close to see the family’s smiling faces in a new way.

7. Make the card stand out – Having awesome photos isn’t the only way to make your holiday card stand out this season. Interesting die-cut shapes and different paper or envelop options can also give your cards a unique look.

Julie Kubal family portraits Washington D.C.About the Photographer and Author:

Julie Kubal is a child and family portrait artist and photographer serving Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. She is passionate about creating warm and meaningful artwork through modern portraits and lifestyle photography at a location of your choice!