Christmas portraits: the good, the bad and the funny
If your holiday portraits start to look a little stale from year to year, it might be time to revamp your approach.
Spice things up and try out innovative ideas for lasting, memorable photos every season. Whether he’s showing off the little one on a greeting card, making birthday party invitations, or taking a formal family photo, there are always new things to try that will make his photos special.
Read some tips below if you’re ready for a fun and festive photo shoot this holiday season. We’ve got you covered with great ideas, not-so-great options, and even some downright adorable picks for four party darlings.
winter holiday portraits
The winter months bring a lot of family vacation portraits, which in turn can lead to stressed-out families during the most wonderful time of the year. Try a new approach to your winter photos this year that will keep everyone happy.
The Good: Take a close-up photo of your child or family decorating a Christmas tree or lighting the Hanukkah menorah. Make sure you get a good shot of someone placing the star on top of the Christmas tree!
The bad: Red Sweater Fest, the ones Aunt Mildred knitted for the whole family five years ago.
The Funny – A red-nosed, antler earphone for Fido. Or better yet, for dad.
Birthday Photos
Birthday photos give you another good excuse to take a photo of your growing baby or child. Use these images on a birthday invitation for a custom creation.
The good: Go crazy with the colors. This is the perfect opportunity to go crazy with brightly colored clothes, decorations, ice cream cakes or gifts, and the more accessories you have for this shot, the better. This is about the birthday boy or girl, so make people pay attention with funny images.
The bad: A birthday photo with your child’s favorite cartoon character. This type of photography will not stand the test of time, because one day this character will be in, the next day he will be out.
The funny thing: a little boy having fun and also eating his cake on his first birthday.
Halloween shots
Halloween is a holiday that is often neglected when it comes to holiday portraits, but it’s one that offers the most opportunity for creative shots.
The good: A photo of all the kids in their Halloween costumes. Face makeup and accessories are a must for these!
The bad: cut through anything. Try to keep the costumes cute or funny; avoid the scary
The funny thing: a fart coming out of a scary pumpkin.
Valentine’s Day Images
When love is in the air, it’s always a great time for a vacation photo. Grab your sweetie and start making some memories.
The good: A shot with their backs to the camera with the two crossing their arms and looking at each other in a way that creates a heart-shaped outline.
The bad: Any photos taken right after a major fight. There is no need to immortalize that special moment.
The fun: Giving your partner a cute peck on the cheek while he or she eats some Hershey kisses.
Don’t be afraid to try new ideas when it comes to vacation portraits. The more ways to show off that pretty face, the better!
