Because we memory keepers are always looking for a reason to take pictures, and, because the holidays is the perfect opportunity to take a few, quick shots, we are offering you this, our list of Can’t Miss Holiday Photos:
Because, Baby, It’s Cold Outside… |
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First Snow
Snow makes the world look so magical and full of promise, if you are lucky enough to live where it snows, be sure to get this shot. |
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Your Holiday Party Buffet You put so much work into creating it, make sure to snap a quick photo BEFORE the guests dig in. |
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Your Signature Holiday Dishes (collage) Because, years from now, your kids will need to remember how you did it and what it looked like. |
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A Treasured Holiday Ornament You never know when the cat, or a toddler, will topple the tree and there goes your Great Aunt Suzie’s crystal ornament. Go ahead, grab a photo now. |
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Your Kids Looking Is there anything sweeter? |
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Icicles Ice reflects the light so beautifully, these photos will add a touch of sparkle and wonder to your memory keeping. |
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Kids All Bundled Up in Winter Gear
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Candles All Aglow
Like the icicle picture (above), glowing candles add a touch of magic to a collection of holiday photos. |
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Pets Enjoying the Wonder of the Season Our critters can be so funny this time of year, as they explore and wonder about why there is a tree in the house. You just have to photograph it. |
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Your Kids Laughing As a general rule, anytime you see your kids laughing together, you should take a picture. |
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Silly Selfies
Selfies are awesome. Christmas is awesome. Together, they just can’t be beat. |
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Your (and Your Kids’) Crafty Decor Like Great Aunt Suzie’s crystal ornament, the things you and the kids make may be gone one day–probably best to grab a quick photo now. |
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Sharing Cocoa Because cozy moments are always worth documenting. |
Tips for Taking Terrific Photos with Kids
- Turn off your flash and capture their faces in natural light–the shadows add depth and interest.
- Zoom in on their hands, their little feet, their faces.
- Stand way back and take them from a distance.
- Take pictures of them having fun.
- Capture your kids’ real and for true faces with their most natural expressions.
- Use props–balloons are a favorite. Choose a color indicative of the season. Kids love balloons and these pictures always work.
- If it stops being fun, put your camera down. The memories you are making of a happy holiday are more important than any picture you could take.
- Keep your background simple. Lots of activity or busy signs distract from your subject.
Stay Merry!
