Sorry its taken me so long to post this. With the holiday season right around the corner I know alot of people are thinking about family photo's and Holiday cards. I just wanted to post some suggestions on how to get a good photo for your card this year.
1. Have everyone is solid colors or in the same design of shirt (t-shirts with a school or team for example). You don't all have to be in the same shirt or even the same color.
2. Get the family involved in planning the picture. It might help make them more willing subjects when you go to do them.
3. Use a tri-pod or put your camera on a solid STABLE surface and use a timer or if you have one a remote for your camera. Or better yet get together with a friend or family member and take each others family photo's. Your kids might listen better to someone else.
4. Don't be afraid to use props. One year I had a light up Rudolph nose. I have some of the cutest pictures of my niece and nephews with it. The big wooden or papermache letters spelling out words are great too!
5. Group shot didn't work... use individual pictures. Or combine the 2.
6. Don't stress about it. Its not the end of the world if Billy's looking cross eyed at the camera and everyone else looks good. You'll laugh about it later!
7. If possible, use the same location every year. Its a great way to see how your kids/family is growing and changing. I take pictures of my niece and nephew every Thanksgiving in a tree at my mom's house.
8. No one knows when your kids are at thier best like you do... use that to your advantage.
9. Don't forget the pets! They are part of your family too!
10. When all else fails bribe them! lol
11. Have fun!
Hope these help!
have been having way too much fun with Carena's, Element Challenge, and I have two different versions of this QP. I could not decide which I liked better the Frame in front of paper or tucked behind. Let me know what you think. :) Enjoy
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