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Holiday Photo Tips Guide
1 January 1970
Feeling stressed about snapping holiday photos? Here’s how to keep it simple. Because the best photos aren’t the perfect ones.
Let’s be real: the holidays are chaos. There’s glitter in strange places, someone’s on the brink, and there’s at least 14 coffee mugs in every kitchen shot. Still, these are the moments that make it all worth it. So, here’s how to capture more of them – without losing your mind.
Moments to remember:
1
Little hands at work
Rolling dough, tying bows, pouring cocoa – get close. That’s where the story lives.
2
Morning hair, don’t care
Catch the pajama crew before your coffee hits. That’s real joy.
3
Everyone by the tree
There’s something timeless about a family shot in front of the tree. Line up, set the timer, make it silly.
4
Quiet in-betweens
A stare out the window. A mid-game pause. A soft smile. These little moments? They’ll mean the most later.
5
The afterparty
Dishes stacked, pajamas back on, toys everywhere - the calm after the chaos.
Simple photo tricks
1
Shoot both ways
Portrait and landscape – future you will thank you when it’s photo book time.
2
Embrace the mess
Piles of wrapping paper, half-eaten gingerbread, cocoa spills – quick shot to embrace the chaos.
3
Turn on the grid
It helps you keep things straight, and play around with composition. Easy win.
4
Frame your shot
Use a doorway, window, or tree branches to add some depth to your shot. 05 Forget perfect A little blurry, too bright, unplanned – that’s what captures the feeling.
Want to turn these photos into something you’ll actually hold on to? You know where to find us.
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