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Step 1
Be creative. Family Christmas photos are a way to express your family's personality. Come up with a concept for your photo that demonstrates your family's personal style and energy.
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Step 2
Choose a location that will enhance your photo without overpowering it. The location should go with your overall concept.
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Step 3
Pick the right clothes. Whether you want everyone to wear matching clothes or not, the clothes should at least complement each other and be in the same styles and/or shades. Again, the clothes should go with your concept.
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Step 4
Know your camera. Read your instruction manual thoroughly because there may be inventive and creative tricks that can enhance your family photo.
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Step 5
Take test shots (without the family) of the location where you are going to shoot the photos. This gives you the time to determine the best lighting and angles so your family photo shoot runs smoothly. Try different angles and think about how you will arrange the family artistically.
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Step 6
Stay positive. Taking a family portrait can be a challenge, so it is up to the photographer to keep everyone focused and happy. Try to schedule the session for a time when everyone will be in a good mood. For example, don't take the photos when children should be taking their nap.
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Step 7
Invest in photo editing software that allows you to get creative with your family Christmas card photos. Software enables you to fix lighting problems, turn images black and white or blur the background. There are many things you can do to make a distinctive photo with editing software. See "How to Edit Digital Photos," under related eHows.
