{"id":8221,"date":"2020-10-29T11:35:44","date_gmt":"2020-10-29T16:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=8221"},"modified":"2020-10-29T12:41:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T17:41:24","slug":"how-to-take-holiday-photos-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/how-to-take-holiday-photos-at-home","title":{"rendered":"How to Take the Perfect Holiday Photo at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If asked to pare it down to one word, \u201cunique\u201d might be how we\u2019d choose to describe 2020. With obstacles and curveballs abound, it\u2019s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted from all the on-the-fly adjustments. <\/span>And the unique circumstances will of course impact the holiday season in many ways, including how one goes about getting the traditional family photo for the annual holiday card. Because of the risk involved with photo studios or meeting with a photographer, many people are committing to stepping behind the lens themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While it\u2019s possible that throughout the months of quarantine one of several hobbies you\u2019ve mastered is portrait photography\u2014if that\u2019s the case, that\u2019s wonderful, many claps and snaps from us to you\u2014it\u2019s more likely that the idea of taking such an intimate, directly-shared photo sends you into high-stress mode.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re here to calm that stress, one tip at a time. With insight from a wide-array of professionals, here you\u2019ll find tips and tricks on how to take the perfect holiday photo in the one place you\u2019ve seen plenty of in 2020: your home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prepping for the Picture<\/h2>\n

Taking the perfect family holiday photo at home starts with preparation. By that, we mean making sure you have the right gear for the job. But don’t stress\u2014you’re probably further along in preparation than you think. And if you aren’t, it’s easy to purchase, or rent, what you’ll need.<\/span><\/p>\n

Camera<\/h3>\n

The obvious one. But don\u2019t feel like you have to go out and buy a digital camera just for your family\u2019s holiday portrait. If you don\u2019t have one, or if finances are tight, the camera on that handy dandy phone in your pocket will do just fine. Newer phones will perform the best, so make sure to have baked goods on hand, just in case you have to persuade the phone\u2019s owner into letting you use it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tripod<\/h3>\n

A tripod might not seem crucial at first, but it really is. You’ll need a steady \u201chand\u201d to take the photo, but you\u2019ll also want something that offers multiple shooting angles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe main equipment required for a good family photo is a tripod,\u201d said Michelle Meredith, , founder of <\/span>Bright Color Mom<\/span><\/a>. \u201cA selfie stick won\u2019t cut it\u2026 Just make sure you\u2019re purchasing a tripod that can grip or hold whatever kind of camera you do intend to use.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Many tripods out there do work across several camera brands and models, but just make sure beforehand\u2014you really don\u2019t want to play the trial-and-return game if you can avoid it. If you\u2019re planning to use a smartphone, be sure to check whether or not the tripod you\u2019re purchasing comes with a smartphone adapter, or if it has to be purchased separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the right model of tripod for you, though, and it easily becomes a solid investment that pays dividends well past the holiday season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One last tip when it comes to tripods: consider the height of your family members, as well as the types of poses you\u2019ll be asking them to strike. Why? Because not all tripods extend to the same height. If there\u2019s a family member that\u2019s, say, six-foot-five (77 inches), using a 55-inch tripod to snap a pic in the living room may not do the trick\u2014or, you\u2019ll have to ask that person to kneel for the shot, or sit.<\/span><\/p>\n

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With so many fun photography tools out there, it’s easy to go overboard. But, you may have (most of) what you need for your family’s holiday photo already at your disposal.<\/em><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Wardrobe<\/h3>\n

Looking for your family\u2019s wardrobe to be super formal? That\u2019s cool. Aiming to present your family members with a color palette they\u2019re to work within? That\u2019s cool, too. Or, thinking of having the wardrobe be reflective of the year, and snap a pic of everyone in their sweatpants? That, of course, is cool as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If the lack of socialization over the past months has you questioning every idea, and decision, hopefully you can find some peace knowing however you and your family dress for the family photo will be just fine. If you\u2019re in need of it, you have total permission to be yourselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Location + Timing<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019ll be taking your photo outside or indoors, something to be conscious of is just how much clutter could make its way into the frame. With the outdoors, specifically, \u201cclutter\u201d can mean the amount of textures, patterns, and colors found in trees, leaves, and terrain.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking your family photo indoors, the clutter can come by way of, well, debris that hasn\u2019t been cleaned up, but also wallpaper, (excessive) decorations, and the like. The elements indoors are, of course, more controllable than they would be outdoors, however. Indoors, it could be best in terms of both clutter and lighting if posing in front of a solid background. Another option is posing in front of the largest window in the home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As for timing, unless you have lighting equipment, it’s best to stick to what\u2019s known as \u201cthe golden hour\u201d. The golden hour is the hour-long stretch of time right after sunrise or right before sunset. From Vinay Amin, CEO of Eu Natural: \u201cThe lighting is soft and gentle, meaning everyone looks great naturally. You probably won\u2019t even need your flash!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Lighting tools (optional)<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re aiming to take your photo outdoors, or your house has plenty of windows that offer ample light, you won\u2019t need any lighting tools. But, given just how important lighting is to photography (very, very important), if neither of those are true for your house, or your plans, it might be in your best interest to explore lighting tools. A ring light, for example, can offer plenty to explore, especially one with different levels of brightness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ring lights vary in price, but a budget-friendly idea to try if you\u2019re struggling with light and shadow is, \u201cputting a giant white poster board in front of you, just out of the shot\u2014it\u2019ll help bounce the natural light back toward your faces,\u201d Michele Meredith added. \u201cJust tape the poster board to a ladder of the tripod.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Remote (optional)<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019d rather not rely upon your camera\u2019s timer feature, a remote can be really useful when snapping pictures from a distance. If you\u2019re using a digital camera, you can choose from remotes that wire directly into the camera itself, or you can choose a wireless remote that operates via Bluetooth technology, or via a receiver that attaches to your camera. Using your smartphone’s camera? Opt for Bluetooth all the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Apps (optional)<\/h3>\n

Taking the pic with your smartphone but have subpar lighting <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> are on a super-tight budget? No worries. The kind folks at <\/span>Cole\u2019s Classroom<\/span><\/a> pointed out that free mobile apps exist, such as Snapseed or Lightroom Mobile, \u201cthat allow you to adjust key settings like exposure, contrast, and temperature so you can enhance your picture and make it look more professional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Taking the Picture<\/h2>\n

Now that you’ve properly prepared, all everyone needs to do is just show up\u2014right? Well, yes and no.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yes\u2014assuming a fair amount of energy has gone into the planning, showing up really is the biggest obstacle of the actual picture day. Outside of that, it\u2019s all about focusing, and clicking a button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, there are some things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind for the big day, starting with how you\u2019ll want everyone to pose. \u201cPosing is one of the most important things for family photography,\u201d the team at <\/span>JaySoriano.com<\/span><\/a> said. \u201cEveryone tends to line-up in one line, and that\u2019s a big no-no. Get some ideas from Google, or Pinterest and have some fun using your favorite images as inspiration!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Posing<\/h3>\n

Our tip: have several poses in mind before you start shooting. Then, if the one pose you had your heart set on just isn’t cutting it in the moment, you can pivot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Which leads us to the thing we want you to remember most: shoot a lot of photos. And we mean, a lot. Like, set-the-camera-to-snap-100-photos-at-one-every-two-seconds a lot. Why? By snapping a lot of photos you\u2019re giving yourself the best chance at snagging at least one awesome shot. But you\u2019re also giving yourself a chance to capture the outtakes, which, as put by Anji & Pete Martin of <\/span>Potok\u2019s World Photography<\/span><\/a>, can mean that you\u2019re actually capturing treasure:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSave the outtakes. My mother-in-law once told us that her favorite holiday card photos from my husband’s childhood were not the ones in which he and his brothers were looking at the camera, were smiling cutely and had perfectly combed hair. Instead, they were the shots in between those takes. The ones in which the kids were wrestling. Or someone’s shirt was untucked. Or one of them was trying to dodge scratches from the family cats, who were definitely NOT willing participants. Why does she treasure those pictures so much now? Because that is what my husband and his brothers were really like as kids. And those real moments are what she wants to remember now, not some idealized version of the past. So don’t discard the “imperfect” shots, because those just might be your favorites in the end!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

After the Pictures Have Been Taken<\/h2>\n

Photo Selection<\/h3>\n

Photo selection is, as you may imagine, pretty straightforward\u2014you choose what you like the best. One teeny tiny tip though: don\u2019t just choose one photo.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Having a back-up, or several back-ups, will give you peace of mind, should an unforeseen obstacle arise, whether you\u2019re sending physical cards or are selecting an online design. We recommend choosing one photo that has a portrait orientation, and one photo that has a landscape orientation. That way, you always have multiple routes from which to choose. Additionally, you may even decide you want to go with a multi-photo insert holiday card<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending the Holiday Card<\/h3>\n

Sending your holiday card via mail will of course be different than sending your holiday card via email. If you\u2019re sending your holiday card via mail, we recommend brushing up on some <\/span>tips and best practices<\/span><\/a>, as there are several moving pieces.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sending your holiday card with Greenvelope is by comparison a lot more conve<\/span>nient. All you have to do is <\/span>select your photo-insert design of choice<\/span><\/a>, upload your favorite photo, add your contacts, and schedule your card to send whenever you\u2019d like. No paper, no printing, no stamps required. And, thanks to our partnership with the National Forest Foundation, every purchase you make this holiday season will plant a tree!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of how your holiday cards are sent, we hope this post helps you take that photo (or several photos) worth sharing. <\/span>More than that, we wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season full of lasting memories.<\/span><\/p>\n

Photo Holiday Card Inspiration<\/h2>\n
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Design: Vintage Postcard by Pink House Press<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Kraft Plaid by Ellis Design<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Merry Craziness by Monika Drachal<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Color Block Joy by Erika Firm<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Modern Colorful Cheer by Kate Ahn Design<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Colorful Firs Photo\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Botanical Cutout Card by Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Holiday Happiness by Creo Study<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Snowy Frame by Lehan Veenker<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: Belly Rubs by Jessie Steury<\/p><\/div>\n

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Design: All Is Not Calm by Loree Mayer Design<\/p><\/div>\n

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Browse all holiday cards here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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