Christmas family pictures...an American staple for the holidays.

Each family has a different approach or style for this timeless tradition.

Some wear their 'Sunday Best' and hire a professional photographer-booking a year in advance.  These families are my personal favorite.  Some search high & low for the cutest matching pajamas and all say cheeeessseee when the camera flashes - this is always adorable!  Some families pose themselves in a line from youngest to oldest in each picture while others sit on the couch in a big happy pile of people!  The ugly sweater families make me chuckle, I find them funny!  Some families always wear the same color or the classic jeans & a white shirt.  No matter which category your family partakes in keep up with the tradition...it's truly heartwarming to reminisce through the years, isn't it?

So now you have hired (Shyla Wolf Photography) to capture your family Christmas picture...what to do with it?  Yes, you can leave it in the digital world-that's completely fine...but you can also...

1) Black & white photos add a little glitter!  The photograph can be any size you would like.  You probably have some sort of clear glitter glue with your craft supplies-if not next time you're out grab some or visit Amazon Prime then simply apply it to just the Christmas tree in the picture or the Christmas bulbs.  Just a touch of glitter will add sparkle to your picture!

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2) Deck the halls with your photos!  No time to frame your prints but want to display & enjoy them?  Place holiday garland on your mantel or in a special place in your home or office.  Simply set several of your fav 4x6 or smaller photos along the garland!  

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3) For the fun candid pics you have on your phone & social media print them out as wallet size & use them as gift tags on your Christmas gifts!  Use a hole punch to create a small hole in the top of the picture & slide a small piece of ribbon through it to hang on the handles of a gift bag or easily tape to the top of a wrapped present.  This is useful, creative, simple & fun!

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4) Personalized Christmas cards is a must and a given...seal the deal for the best Christmas Snail Mail with a coordinating personalized stamps!  Simply visit USPS for more details on how to easily create & order personalized photo stamps!

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5) Give your family photo as a holiday gift.  Choose the family member or friend who would truly appreciate your picture.  Your bestie who lives on the opposite coast or your fav family member who displays your family pictures proudly all the time!  The picture can be framed for a tabletop, turned into a magnet or even an ornament for the tree!

This holiday season don't forget to capture your family photo and be creative with it.

To book your next family session with me simply email [email protected] for more info!