Remarkable Family Photo Ideas to Try This Holiday

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By Lilian Scott , Parent Herald Dec 04, 07:40 am

Do you look forward to the annual family photos for the holidays? These keepsakes are precious as they bring many memories through the years.

Capturing the whole family together is also a great reminder of how much the children have grown. Coming up with an unforgettable family photo need not be complicated, no matter the size of the family.

Below are some remarkable family photos ideas:

1. Consider coordinated wardrobes.

A family photo where everyone wears coordinated wardrobes delivers a striking and unified look. If you're considering what to wear, it's best to go with one dominant color as the theme, such as red which is the color of Christmas, and then pick one or two complementary colors to tie everything together.

Also, consider the background of your family photo in planning your coordinated wardrobes. If you're at home, it might be a good idea to draw the colors from your Christmas decorations. Make sure, however, that the mixes and matches of the outfits and the background won't distract from the final photograph.

If you're unsure of the coordination, stick with solid neutral tones for the outfits, as these may work better for multigenerational families.

2. For fun, go in holiday pajamas.

Since it's Christmas, the most joyous time of the year, wacky family photo ideas are in line with the occasion, and the kids will enjoy a holiday pajama theme since they do not have to be prim and proper. Family members can also wear their most comfortable pajamas in their most natural element.

3. Go all out with costumes.

However, if you want to show more sense of humor and have time to prepare, a family photo where everyone is wearing costumes would be a stand-out. Involve the kids in planning the costume because they might have hilarious ideas to make this photoshoot more memorable.

While taking family photos in costumes, come up with crazy poses. This will bring out the creativity behind your concept, and you get to have fun while doing it as well. Other poses to try include lying down on the surface or lining up the children by age or height.

4. There's nothing wrong with a pandemic-themed family photo.

Since this is the second year of a pandemic Christmas, but the first time it's safer to gather together, why not have a pandemic-themed family photo? Have everyone wear their face mask and sit or stand a few meters away from each other.

While this is a time for celebration, it would also be good to mark the year with reality and if there are other family members who cannot join the celebration, include them in the shoot through a video call.

5. A selfie always works.

Taking a selfie is the simplest for a casual family photo, and it will always work. If you have a large family, use a selfie stick to include everyone, or stand on a chair and aim with the right angle. It will be a bonus if the phone camera captures the mess in the background. Years from now, when your family looks back at this photo, the stuff they see in the mess will make for a great anecdote to tell their grandkids.