Christmas Card Picture Ideas

1 A Formal Family Portrait

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Nothing says shabby chic like formal attire with a woodland background.

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2 Peaceful Props

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Could anything be cuter than an angelic shot of your tot and his or her BFF?

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3 Modern Pillows

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A few colorful pillows create a modern look without needing an elaborate background.

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4 #Twinning

Image Source: Carlin Fisher Photography

Simple outfits with a bold color palette create a graphic appeal.

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5 Fall Frolics

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Some leaves and a candid shot make for the sweetest family moment.

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6 Monogrammed Pajamas

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There are no words for this adorable moment in front of the Christmas tree.

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7 Enjoying the Little Things

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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.

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8 All in Plaid

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Coordinating outfits never looked so cute!

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9 A Chilly Stroll

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Show off your little one's walking skills and your favorite boots all at the same time.

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10 The More, the Merrier

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Adorable newborns clad in knit hats steal the show every time.

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11 Jumping For Joy

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The family that jumps together stays together.

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12 Blowing Snow

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Such a sweet moment of childhood innocence deserves to be seen by all of your family and friends.

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13 Playing in the Leaves

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Take advantage of changing foliage for a vibrant holiday card backdrop.

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14 Sweater Weather

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Your kids don't have to match in identical outfits to be holiday-card ready.

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15 Nostalgic Outfits

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Red monogrammed overalls? Enough said!

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16 Candy Cane Hearts

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You'll love the adorable shot, and your kids will love the leftover candy.

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17 Naughty or Nice Sign

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Celebrate the holidays with a sense of humor!

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18 Add a Pop of Color

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Statement accessories can turn a typical family photo into something special.

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19 Playful Pose

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Take a few candid shots while swinging your little tot around. The results might just surprise you!

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20 Babies in Bow Ties

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We're a sucker for babies wearing bow ties, but when you add an oversize sweater to the mix, our hearts instantly melt.

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21 Christmas Tree Stand

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A simple smooch between siblings caught among holiday props makes for an adorable photo.

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22 An Action Shot

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Have everybody jump or toss leaves at the same time and enjoy the final results.

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23 There's No Place Like Home

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A sweet shot outside your home makes for a personal and intimate holiday card.

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24 Rain Boot Jubilance

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The bigger the puddles, the bigger the joy!

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25 Sweet Kisses

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Keep things pressure free and just enjoy the outdoors with your family. You may be surprised by the unplanned moments you manage to capture.

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26 Holiday Selfies

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Perfect for the Instagram-loving family!

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27 Baking Cookies

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Sometimes, the happiest of memories come complete with a mess.

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28 Christmas Tree Glow

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Between the matching pajamas and the intimate Christmas tree glow, this innocent moment is destined to be framed.

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29 Cookie Jar Attempts

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Let your little one (clad in adorable pajamas!) get to work stealing the cookies while you get photos of their sweet attempts.

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30 Barns and Bows

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A rustic barn is the perfect setting for an intimate holiday card.

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31 Camping and Hot Cocoa

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These boys know how to steal the show (and stay warm while doing it!).

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32 A Puff of Snow

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One handful is all it takes to create a Winter-worthy shot.

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33 Eskimo Kisses

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Not every moment needs to be posed in order for it to be perfect.

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34 Hot Chocolate Gulps

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Between Christmas pajamas and slurping hot chocolate, there's nothing not to love about this.

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35 Christmas Tree Smooches

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Take a moment before the holidays get hectic to enjoy Christmas traditions, and make sure to snap a shot of the fun.

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36 Royal Children

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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!

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1 A Formal Family Portrait

2 Peaceful Props

3 Modern Pillows

4 #Twinning

5 Fall Frolics

6 Monogrammed Pajamas

7 Enjoying the Little Things

8 All in Plaid

9 A Chilly Stroll

10 The More, the Merrier

11 Jumping For Joy

12 Blowing Snow

13 Playing in the Leaves

14 Sweater Weather

15 Nostalgic Outfits

16 Candy Cane Hearts

17 Naughty or Nice Sign

18 Add a Pop of Color

19 Playful Pose

20 Babies in Bow Ties

21 Christmas Tree Stand

22 An Action Shot

23 There's No Place Like Home

24 Rain Boot Jubilance

25 Sweet Kisses

26 Holiday Selfies

27 Baking Cookies

28 Christmas Tree Glow

29 Cookie Jar Attempts

30 Barns and Bows

31 Camping and Hot Cocoa

32 A Puff of Snow

33 Eskimo Kisses

34 Hot Chocolate Gulps

35 Christmas Tree Smooches

36 Royal Children

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