Whether you started planning your perfect family holiday portrait in July or put it off until the last minute, we're here to help! From candid baking sessions with your little ones to frolicking in the Fall foliage, there are countless ways to nail the ultimate photo for your holiday card. Take the pain away from brainstorming the perfect idea (and start the season stress free!) by getting inspired with 36 of our favorite festive photo ideas — including a royal one!
Nothing says shabby chic like formal attire with a woodland background.
Could anything be cuter than an angelic shot of your tot and his or her BFF?
A few colorful pillows create a modern look without needing an elaborate background.
Some leaves and a candid shot make for the sweetest family moment.
There are no words for this adorable moment in front of the Christmas tree.
It doesn't have to be a grand, staged moment for it to be a powerful picture. Smelling the roses (or admiring the foliage!) makes for a sweet photo op.
Show off your little one's walking skills and your favorite boots all at the same time.
Adorable newborns clad in knit hats steal the show every time.
Such a sweet moment of childhood innocence deserves to be seen by all of your family and friends.
Take advantage of changing foliage for a vibrant holiday card backdrop.
Your kids don't have to match in identical outfits to be holiday-card ready.
You'll love the adorable shot, and your kids will love the leftover candy.
Statement accessories can turn a typical family photo into something special.
Take a few candid shots while swinging your little tot around. The results might just surprise you!
We're a sucker for babies wearing bow ties, but when you add an oversize sweater to the mix, our hearts instantly melt.
A simple smooch between siblings caught among holiday props makes for an adorable photo.
Have everybody jump or toss leaves at the same time and enjoy the final results.
A sweet shot outside your home makes for a personal and intimate holiday card.
Keep things pressure free and just enjoy the outdoors with your family. You may be surprised by the unplanned moments you manage to capture.
Between the matching pajamas and the intimate Christmas tree glow, this innocent moment is destined to be framed.
Let your little one (clad in adorable pajamas!) get to work stealing the cookies while you get photos of their sweet attempts.
These boys know how to steal the show (and stay warm while doing it!).
Between Christmas pajamas and slurping hot chocolate, there's nothing not to love about this.
Take a moment before the holidays get hectic to enjoy Christmas traditions, and make sure to snap a shot of the fun.
Or, you can just grab a few royal children and add them to some Fall surroundings and watch as the world drools over your beautiful family photo!