Taking a nice photo for the Christmas card family photo sounds so easy. However as any parent who has attempted this holiday custom can tell you, it's not as simple as it sounds. What you want is an exceptional, nice photo Christmas card. And what you usually get is squirmy, stubborn kids that blink just as you're taking the picture. But don't give up easily and throw in the Santa hat just yet. Here are simple, neat solutions to those top challenges.
Challenge 1: You want a cheerful Christmas background for your family photo Christmas cards, but you don't want to decorate your house with strands of lights and tinsel as early as November.
Solution: Go to the Mall. Department stores and shopping malls are decorating for the holiday earlier, usually right after Halloween. These Christmas backdrops are perfect for family photo Christmas cards. Take the kids to mall and gather them in front of the blinking lights with a few camera clicks and you'll have the perfect shot.
Challenge 2: Your young ones won't sit still long enough to take the photo.
Solution: Take out the props with you. Get the oversized teddy bear or other toys that mesmerizes them. Pose them with a dog or cat. Make them do something simple, like ringing a Christmas bell or kissing their sister’s cheek. Use trial and error until you figure out the item or activity that interests them long enough for you to take a few shots.
Challenge 3: Your teenage kids don't want to pose for a family photo.
Solution: Get some candid shots. Make action the focal point of your photo Christmas cards, focusing on things that your teenagers like to do. Take pictures of them showing off their talents or skills. Whether they are in the swimming pool, a canoe, playing basketball, horseback riding, baking cookies, playing with the cat, or enjoying any activity, your holiday cards will provide a quick look into your family's interests and personality.
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