What are the best type of photos for Christmas/holiday cards?
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December 15th, 2009
I have a very cute one of my daughter in her Christmas dress that I took outside and definitely want to use, but what else is most appropriate?
I have one of her playing in a pile of leaves that I also like a lot, but it is not a Christmas photo. The only family photo I have is a snapshot from Easter. I do have a picture of my husband with my daughter and one of me with my daughter, but nothing else with my husband and me together. Is it ok to use the individual ones with her or should we be together as a couple?
Or, should I just use the one of her that I definitely like? I know some people feel like the parents disappear after they have kids.
I know this is a silly, unimportant question but I have been obsessing over this for days. Please help me move on!
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Easter is too long ago. Have a picture of the family, with a Christmas tree, if you have one. People want to see what you look like NOW, not 8 months ago.
The Christmas photo usually gets stuck in a drawer after Christmas. A general background picture will stay on my fridge for years. You should use the one you like best.
@filmfann Yes, that would obviously be the best choice. That is exactly what I wish I had – it would solve the entire problem! Unfortunately, I don’t have one like that and am not likely to get one in time to mail cards in time for Christmas.
I don’t think it has to be a Christmas photo, but should be one that commemorates the way your child is, or something special about the year. I worked for a man that did a family photo card every year beginning with the first year he and his wife married. The year of their 40th anniversary, they sent out a poster with 39 past years’ holiday photos and a new one for the 40th year. It was really fun.
I like whole family pictures at Christmas.
Thanks everyone. I think I’ve figured it out – not exactly what I want, but the best I can do with what I have to work with. I really need a new camera.
Give a photo or message in the card that you know the person you’re giving it to would appreciate: if the person is non-religious, then give a non-religious card; if the person is from a Christian background at Christmas, then give a a card that reflects those views; if the person is from another faith other than Christianity, ~don’t~ give them a Christmas or Easter card at all. But if you simply mean a card with your family’s picture on it, then I prefer casual poses with the family dog in tow (or whatever pet) somewhere out of doors…
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