9 Family Christmas Photo Ideas To Make Better Christmas Photography

 The days are getting shorter and the chocolate Santa Clauses are already piling up in the supermarkets so you need some Family Christmas Photo Ideas ?

The pre-Christmas season is here again and with it the question of which Christmas photo you send as a greeting to your loved ones this year. Discover creative tips for your Christmas photos and be inspired by our ideas!

So let's get into our 9 Family Christmas Photo Ideas To Make Better Christmas Photography shall we?

1. Put the little ones in the spotlight

Christmas photos with the youngest family members always provide the necessary “ohhh” effect.

The nice thing is that photos with children and animals are actually never the way you thought they would. And that's exactly what makes the picture special! Because often the child doesn't feel like taking a photo or the cat just walks out of the picture. In such situations a very special snapshot can be included for the Christmas card .

Animals and children are perfect motifs for your Christmas photos.

2. It depends on the right clothing

Now a classic for Christmas photos, but always suitable: Ugly Christmas Sweater. To do this, get yourself the ugliest Christmas sweaters you can find and then the photo shoot will start.

Our tip for the brave: Dress up for the photo as Santa Claus, angels, reindeer or Christmas elves. Individual and funny Christmas pictures are created especially in a group.

With the right outfit, you will win over every Christmas photo.

3. Create atmospheric light

In photos, the Christmas spirit is mainly influenced by one thing: the light. Create a warm atmosphere in your pictures. You can create these with sparkling fairy lights and candles.

Our tip: If possible, do not use a flash for your Christmas photos. The effect of fairy lights and candles is destroyed by the bright flash. You should use a tripod for the photos so that the photo does not blur at the same time.

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The mood on your Christmas photos will be particularly festive with fairy lights.

4. Choose the right perspective

Christmas photos also become special if you choose a suitable perspective for the picture. With animals and children, it is usually a good idea to take pictures at eye level for the Christmas photo. This way, emotions can be conveyed better.

Our tip: Concentrate on the details for once. The person does not always have to be completely in the focus of the action. How about, for example, if you photograph your own reflection in a Christmas tree ball?

5. Include a Christmas message

Whether "Ho ho ho", "Merry Christmas" or "Let's be happy and cheerful" - there are festive sayings or song quotes like a dime a dozen. You can use this for your Christmas photo.

With a blackboard, self-made signs or a lightbox you can include your Christmas message directly in your photo. You can either hold the message directly in the camera or place it on the edge of the picture.

6. Have the courage to use the self-timer

Nothing is worse than a posed family or team photo in which everyone is smiling tense at the camera. The solution: place your camera on a tripod and activate the self-timer.

Photos with a self-timer usually produce the funniest and most authentic shots, as everyone relaxes a little before the shutter is activated. This is how you can capture a real laugh and relaxed poses.

And best of all: You yourself still have enough time to get into position on the Christmas photo and don't always just stand behind the camera.

The self-timer can be used to take spontaneous and authentic pictures.

7. Stand out with unusual decorations or photo editing

Christmas balls, tinsel and fairy lights create beautiful effects on Christmas photos. But think a little more abstractly and use other decorative elements for the design of your Christmas photos. How about, for example, a Christmas tree made of colored adhesive tape (so-called washi tape) or a colorful Christmas garland?

Our tip: Even after taking the picture, you can still add the finishing touches to the picture. With simple filter or image editing programs you can, for example, put a Christmas frame around the picture.

8. Use props to add momentum to group photos

Another option for relaxed and relaxed family or team photos: Get photo props. This creates a playful atmosphere and while everyone is fooling around, you can take a beautiful and authentic Christmas photo.

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With funny props, the Christmas photo becomes much more authentic.

9. Please don't smile

Our last idea for the Christmas photo might sound strange at first, but: A shot in which nobody smiles, but everything else is festively decorated, is guaranteed to make the viewer smile. Especially with group photos, the serious look has a particularly funny effect.

Idea for the Christmas photo: Just don't smile.

Those were our "9 Family Christmas Photo Ideas To Make Better Christmas Photography" for you. I hope you enjoyed! Don't forget to leave us your question down below in the comments. We would love to hear from you.