It's that time of year again, time to start thinking about getting the annual Christmas photo taken. After all, Grandma and Grandpa count on that yearly family photo arriving sometime during the holiday season.
Apart from the normal decisions like what to wear and how many copies to print to cover everyone on the Christmas card list – there is that ever mind boggling question of how to pose. Lucky for us there are lots of examples available on the internet.
30 Great Ideas for Christmas Photos
Here are some of the cutest and most unique ideas I've seen lately. Perhaps none of them will work for your family, or maybe you'll want to try them all, but my hope is that at least you will be inspired and a little less stressed by the time you face the camera.
Couples Christmas Photo
- kissing under the mistletoe
- kissing in a “snowstorm”
- candy cane heart
- Noël
- wrapped in lights
- dressed in Christmas costumes (Mr. and Mrs. Clause perhaps?)
- decorating a tree together
- holding hands, walking in the snow
Baby's First Christmas
- All Wrapped Up
- with the family pet
- playing with bows
- In a gift box
- surrounded by Christmas lights
- holding First Christmas sign
Kids/ Siblings
- stealing Santa's cookies
- reading picture books
- in matching pjs
- snow fight!
- North Pole or bust!
- Our little Snowman – too cute!
- with the family pet
- Christmas lights ransom = a silent night
- photo props (beards, mustaches, etc.)
Family Christmas Photo Poses
- ski caps and snowflakes
- upside down kids
- family travels
- “Dear Santa, we can explain…”
- frame the kids
- chalkboard message (Our 10th Christmas!)
- family baking session (cookies, flour, aprons, etc.)
Still looking for more? I've got lots more ideas on my Christmas Photoshoot Board on Pinterest!
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