1. Take a festive pic of your pet.
Shine the spotlight on your furry best friend. Dress your pet in a festive outfit or accessory for an unforgettable Christmas photo that will make everybody smile.
2. Catch the kids admiring the Christmas tree.
Once the Christmas tree is up, kids will be captivated by it all season long. If you can catch a moment when children gaze at the tree, you’ll have a heart-warming holiday photo.
3. Celebrate Christmas in the city.
Big cities will be decked out in holiday decorations this time of the year. Let the decorations in your favorite big city like Christmas trees and bright lights be your dramatic backdrop for a beautiful and memorable photo.
4. Capture a favorite winter moment.
Bundle up and head outside for some fun in the snow. Whether the kids love sledding, building a snowman, or making snow angels snap a few pics of them having some laughs in the snow.
5. Bring out the red wagon.
If you’ve got a red wagon just sitting in a corner of your garage, dust it off and use it as a prop for your holiday photos. Set the perfect holiday scene with kids pulling a red wagon. Fill up the wagon with wrapped gifts or a small Christmas tree. Decorate the wagon with a string of lights, bunting, or a festive sign.
6. Go to a light installation.
Stroll through a larger-than-life holiday light installation. Pose for some pretty pictures in front of your favorite outdoor lighted scene.
7. Get tangled up in lights.
Brighten up your holiday photos with a string of lights as a photo prop. Lights are a great way to create some ambiance to your photos.
8. Show some love.
The holidays are a great time for couples to take some swoon-worthy pictures together. Add some fun props like a holiday-inspired sign to hold.
9. Strike a pose in holiday pajamas.
Holiday pajamas are the perfect photo opp! Take a casual picture of the entire family lounging by the Christmas tree, by the fireplace, or in bed.
10. Wear a fancy Santa hat.
There’s no way you can go wrong with a classic Santa hat. Gather around the Christmas tree in your Santa hats for an unforgettable picture.
11. Show off the sweet treats.
There’s no shortage of sweets during the holidays! Why not bring a tasty treat into your photos? Get creative and sweeten up your holiday photos with festive donuts and Christmas cookies.
12. Everybody pile on.
Take a family photo by the Christmas tree. Pile on and snuggle up for a holiday photo that’s full of love.
13. Lay down.
Find a cozy spot close to the Christmas tree and lay down. Snuggle up for a sweet and intimate holiday picture taken from high above.
14. Take a holiday family selfie.
Take a family selfie next to the Christmas tree. Use a smartphone or an instant camera to capture that perfect shot that everyone will treasure for years to come.
15. Capture that first sip.
Don’t let the first sip of the holiday season pass you by without a snapshot of you and your family enjoying it. Whether you like hot chocolate or any other warm holiday beverage, hold up your cups and clink them for the camera.
16. Catch a photo of the kids from behind.
Looking at the camera and smiling is considered the norm. If you want to try something new and unexpected this year, try to catch an adorable shot of the kids with their backs to the camera. If you can catch them carrying their favorite stuffed animal, that’s a bonus.
17. Show off your holiday feet by the fireplace.
Those holiday socks you’ve been wearing all season deserve their own photoshoot. Prop them up by the fireplace for a cute holiday picture. Do it solo or grab the entire family for a playful picture to show off their holiday socks.
18. Photograph the Christmas creations.
There’s a lot of crafting that takes place during Christmastime. Don’t forget to take a picture of your mini-makers and their amazing creations. They'll love looking back on how much fun they had making their creative arts-and-crafts projects.
19. Let the kids decorate a tree outdoors.
If you’ve got a tree on your property that could use a little bit of holiday flair, encourage the kids to decorate it. Provide the decorations and then step back to get the perfect shot.
20. Take some pictures in the snow.
Let it snow! If you can work out the timing, take some pictures with your family in the snow. Create some happy memories while surrounded by a flurry of magical snowflakes.
21. Capture your reflection.
If you position yourself just right, you can catch your reflection in a Christmas bauble. Try it with your family for a unique holiday picture.
22. Hit the slopes in a holiday costume.
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Grab your snowboards and your skis for a hilarious holiday photo opp on the slopes. If holiday costumes aren’t your thing, you could wear Santa hats, holiday headbands, or ugly Christmas sweaters.
23. Bake the afternoon away.
Need a break from the frenzy of holiday shopping? Spend the afternoon baking cookies with your family. Put on your favorite holiday sweater, matching aprons, and play some holiday music in the background. Catch some candid shots of the kids in action while they read recipes, gather ingredients, cut out shapes and decorate the cookies. Don’t worry about making a mess. The mess is part of the magic.
24. Decorate the Christmas tree.
Document your family in the act of decorating the Christmas tree. Take pictures of everyone putting their favorite ornament on the tree. Don’t forget to take a picture of that lucky person who gets to put on the tree topper.
25. Visit a Christmas tree farm.
Spend a fun afternoon at a Christmas tree farm. Don’t forget to bring your camera to document every moment of it. Take some pictures of the family roaming the farm in search of the perfect tree. When they find that perfect Christmas tree to take home, have them gather around it and say, “Cheese!”
