dmmiller Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Just trying to think of ways to stage a shot for our xmas cards. What have you all done or are doing? You don't have to post any examples, unless you want too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stacyk9 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Every year we take a picture in front of our Christmas trees. It's nice to see how we have changed over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samisma Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 i'm in the process of making a santa suit and am going to get the beard etc. going to set up a chair in front of the tree to take a pick with dd. for the family portrait i'm trying to find some cacti to decorate and pose in front of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerfan Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Twoyears ago we took pics of the kids holding a wreath on the foundation to our house. Last year we took a picture of them on the porch of the house. This year we are takig one with them outside with the dogs and the house in the backgtround since everyone wants to see what the house looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 About five years ago, I had a great shot of my two oldesnt, then 3 and 1 1/2, looking out of the widow and up at the sky as it snowed. My DD was sitting in my DS' lap and they both were looking at the falling snow. I went outside and had the perfect lighting with the snow falling and a small amount of snow under the window, and snapped a great Christmas Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlezar Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 When we just had my oldest, we decorated his Little Tikes Log Cabin (indoor toy at the time) and took his pic by that. Usually, I just get a casual pic of the boys. One year it was a pic from our Disney trip in October. Another year, it was my 2 oldest in their football uniforms (same team...that was so nice only dealing with one practice schedule!) and my 7 year old (4 at the time) in a team t-shirt and green hair gel looking like a huge fan after one of their games. Two years ago, we took the pic at a Christmas party we went to. Santa was already gone so my oldest held the baby in Santa's chair and the other 2 stood next to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmiller Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 About five years ago, I had a great shot of my two oldesnt, then 3 and 1 1/2, looking out of the widow and up at the sky as it snowed. My DD was sitting in my DS' lap and they both were looking at the falling snow. I went outside and had the perfect lighting with the snow falling and a small amount of snow under the window, and snapped a great Christmas Card.Aww, that sounds amazing. :) I bet it was a sweet shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber76 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 (edited) Thanks for the help! I was leaning towards the 2nd set too but I always like another opinion :) Edited November 19, 2008 by Amber76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samisma Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Oh good. You guys can help me decide. I am trying to decide what pictures to use for ours. What do you think? Thanks! While I absolutely love all the pictures... You can totally see the joy in your dd's face in the 2nd set. That's the set I'd pick. The first set I'd maybe print out a few and give to grandparents and aunts/uncles for their wallets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shopping mom Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I really like the second set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ourhappyfamily4 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 While I absolutely love all the pictures... You can totally see the joy in your dd's face in the 2nd set. That's the set I'd pick. The first set I'd maybe print out a few and give to grandparents and aunts/uncles for their wallets.I agree 100 %!! how sweet!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 A couple of years ago, we had a huge snow at the end of November. We had a little bitty Charlie Brown Cedar Tree in the front yard. I decorated it with Christmas balls, and plopped the kids in their carhartt bibs underneath it. It was adorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohitsunshine Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I always take the kids to a park full of trees. Last year we had to do a palm tree pic, being our first year in FL. This year they were all up in the trees- I loved how they came out. I also love photography altogether though so I am a sucker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmiller Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 There are soo many things I want to do, but i'm getting alot of resistance from the kids. LOL I guess I gotta go find some babies to take pics of. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scanner420 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Two years ago, after the first snowfall, I took the kids out to play. (three of them at the time, 5-4-2). We built a small snowman on the side of the steps facing the street and the three of them sat next to it on the steps going up to the porch and I got another picture, for christmas that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4gr8girls Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Being a military family we try to get creative. Two years ago we were in Wichita Falls, TX. We took the girls out to a park by the falls and took their picture on a bridge. Last year we were in Phoenix so we wrapped Christmas lights around a cactus and took our pic with the mountains in the background. This year we are in Italy so we are planning on going to Venice and taking our pic there. We are still debating between a gondule or just a cool part of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfanamo Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 We aren't staging for Christmas cards but we are having our picture taken in December. We are going to Fort Worth to see The Nutcracker at Bass Hall. My SIL is a photographer and she is meeting us at our hotel and will be staging some photos for us. I really wanted more pics of DH and I together before this visit to the sandbox. I'm soooo greatful that she offered her services! We will have pics taken at several locations in Sundance Square. I'm very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim05 Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Since my parents live on a farm, this year all us siblings (ages from 12-22) are taking the Christmas picture in front of an old barn. We are going to stand in front of the sliding red door and since we just painted it last summer it'll look like a mix of old with new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiynee Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 I took my girls to the sears heardware deptment, stood them in front of the trees for sale, and took a pic. LOL. I like to get my cards done early because I usually save money, but I never have my tree or any decorations up yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmiller Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 I took my girls to the sears heardware deptment, stood them in front of the trees for sale, and took a pic. LOL. I like to get my cards done early because I usually save money, but I never have my tree or any decorations up yet.LOL Did you get any weird looks? Sounds like a good idea.. I probably wont get my tree up for another week or so, and i'm wanting to get these done soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BF in Iowa Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 How about giant furniture? There is an enormous (11 feet tall, 670 lbs.) walnut rocking chair at the furniture shop in West Amana, Iowa. A family of eight could easily sit on the seat...the footstool is enormous. Visitors are welcome to sit in it and take pictures. Great snap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiynee Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 LOL Did you get any weird looks? Sounds like a good idea.. I probably wont get my tree up for another week or so, and i'm wanting to get these done soon.No looks. There is usually no one even in that department. Sad, but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbiedana Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The Von Maur store at the mall has a really nice set up with a decorated tree, sleigh and fake wrapped gifts. I've been taking DD's picture there for years. I just have to be careful not to get the escalator in the picture;) Lots of people do this, so I rarely get strange looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allshoppedout Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The Von Maur store at the mall has a really nice set up with a decorated tree, sleigh and fake wrapped gifts. I've been taking DD's picture there for years. I just have to be careful not to get the escalator in the picture;) Lots of people do this, so I rarely get strange looks.I have tried to do this 2-3 times at my mall--it worked once and I loved the pics but, not going to try it again because:1-people have no "photo-courtesy" in my area. Apparently they don't understand why you are holding a camera and saying CHEESE, they just walk right infront of you.2-Boy did we get the looks.3-Rowdy people distract the kids alot... But if you are able to do it--it is a great idea! The tree makes an excellent background.The overhead lighting is usually great, and the mall trees are usually up before you get your own tree up and decorated so you can get the pics taken and ready for the cards faster! I want to take my kids pics within the next week, wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolannec Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 We're a military family too and will get creative this year as well. Last year we all sat in front of the Christmas tree(DH and I are in the pictures too. Not just the kids :) ). This year we're thinking either standing in front of the mountains here, a tank, helicopter, something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmmiller Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Okay, well I finally got the kids to sit down individually and get some pics done. I'm going to use the cards from cosco where it has 3 slots for 3 different pics to use. That way I just eliminated the fighting and bickering and also the bunny fingers from the shot. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyers12345 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I am seriously thinking about taking the kids pics at Target. The huge red wall outside with a circle in it would be perfect. Everytime we walk by, they jump in it. It would have a pretty, unobstructed brick wall. Plus, they say everything they own comes from Target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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