The holidays are right around the corner, but you still have time to create the perfect holiday photo card!
Whether you are working with a professional photographer or having a family member or friend take them, try out these tips to get some amazing photos!
![Flat lay photo of an Apple computer keyboard, Airpods, holiday wrapping paper, light peach gift box with white ribbon, and an iPhone on the minted.com website ordering the Modern Love & Light foil-pressed Hanukkah card, that reads Love & Light, Happy Hanukkah, The Freedmans, design by Jen Huppert Design, available exclusively at minted.com.](https://jenhuppert.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/love-and-light-minted-jen-huppert-design-top-1.jpg)
1. Take Lots Of Photos
You only need one good photo for a holiday photo card. I am notorious for keeping my finger on the shutter button for an extended period of time. Sometimes the perfect photo is captured ‘behind the scenes’. When everyone is relaxed and having a good time!
![Light blue flat lay image with two white bowls stacked, two small light stained wooden pine trees, white envelope with a holiday photo card that reads Oh What Fun!, Happy Holidays, The Johnsons with a young couple dancing in the desert, design by Jen Huppert Design, available exclusively at minted.com.](https://jenhuppert.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/oh-what-fun-jen-huppert-design-minted-1-1.jpg)
2. What To Wear For The Photos
Select a few coordinating colors and have everyone wear variations of that color palette. Also, think about the environment where you will be taking the photos and coordinate with that color scheme.
![Flat lay image on a dusty pink background with a white envelope and holiday photo card that reads with Love & Light in rose gold foil, Happy Hanukkah, The Freedmans, featuring a young family of five dancing on a sandy beach with waves, design by Jen Huppert Design, available exclusively at minted.com.](https://jenhuppert.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/love-and-light-minted-jen-huppert-design-3.jpg)
3. Lighting Is Important
Lighting is a key factor in creating a successful image. If you are taking your photographs outside, the best time of day is 20-30 minutes before sunset. The ‘golden hour’ light is redder and softer than when the sun is higher in the sky. The sun in the middle day can be too bright, and may create squinting and shadows.
![Dark navy blue flat lay background with light wood and white stars, a small wooden bowl, gray envelope, and holiday photo card that reads So Blessed!, The Hartman Family, design by Jen Huppert Design.](https://jenhuppert.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/so-blessed-minted-jen-huppert-design-3-1.jpg)
4. Remember To Have Fun
Remember to have fun with your family! If you are too worried about getting the ‘perfect’ shot, you will miss out on the experience of being with the people you love. Let the children and pets play. You are creating memories that will last a lifetime.
![Maroon flat lay with stacked gold bowls, kraft paper envelopes, neutral twine, a box of blue, green, red, and blue round holiday ornaments, with a holiday photo card featuring three children giggling with the words, "Peace, Love, & Joy", The McDonald Family, design by Jen Huppert Design.](https://jenhuppert.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/peace-love-joy-jen-huppert-design-4-1.jpg)
5. Select Your Holiday Photo Card Design
Now it’s time to select the holiday photo card design!
As a Minted artist, I think their platform is completely user-friendly. All you need to do is upload your photo and begin selecting designs. There are so many different design styles, greetings, multiple color combinations, multiple foil-pressed colors, four Silhouette™ Shapes, flat or folded cards, and five paper stocks. Minted also offers free recipient addressing. You can customize your holiday photo card to be exactly what you want it to be!
Minted makes the entire process so easy!
Wishing you peace, love, and joy this holiday season!