Photo Shoots 101

December 4, 2013

Written by Marykate OMalley, mother of three wonderful children, Gladwyne, PA 

The holiday card. Most of us tend to send out pictures of our adorables. All year I am saying to my children, “maybe this will be our Christmas card!’ At the beach. On vacation. At the park. And I usually do have a back up. Typically at the beach but I did that the past couple of years and wanted a Christmas picture this year.

So this past Monday, after a tiring weekend, before bed and after showers I thought I could quickly take a picture. What was I thinking? I know from years past that I need to set the stage. Let’s just say it didn’t go that well. And so on Tuesday, I set the stage – I put on The Polar Express soundtrack, offered a special dessert (whatever they wanted for being cooperative) and set them on the stairs while telling jokes and snapping away. And I have many an option now.

 

 

If like me, you haven’t tackled this yet here are some other card ideas – use individual pictures of your children from the year as a collage, take pictures of them where they feel most comfortable – playing outside, at the park, decorating the tree, being children! Don’t underestimate the power of bribery (cookies and treats) and while taking pictures be silly, silly, silly. I will say “whatever you do, don’t laugh! Whatever you do don’t think about”…. and then the giggles begin.

Tiny prints is offering 30% off! Next on my list – create, send and mail cards! My children love to add stamps – it is good to have elves.

Who else has some ideas to share?! Happy picture taking! 

 

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