{"id":3753,"date":"2017-11-23T19:22:16","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T13:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/?p=3753"},"modified":"2021-07-12T08:38:58","modified_gmt":"2021-07-12T03:08:58","slug":"christmas-card-photo-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/christmas-card-photo-ideas","title":{"rendered":"7 Creative Christmas Card Photo Ideas for Families and Couples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Easy-Christmas-Card-Photo-Ideas\">Easy Christmas Card Photo Ideas<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#1-Prop-up-for-the-occasion\">1. Prop up for the occasion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2-Use-abright-coloured-wall-for-background\">2. Use a\u00a0bright-coloured wall for background<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3-Write-it-down-or-spell-it-out\">3. Write it down, or spell it out<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-creditA-Bryan-Photo-via-Pinterest\">Image credit:\u00a0A Bryan Photo via Pinterest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#4-Bring-out-the-fairy-lights\">4. Bring out the fairy lights<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-credit-Alison-Schuurman-via-Pinterest\">Image credit: Alison Schuurman via Pinterest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#5-Make-a-collage\">5. Make a collage<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-credit-Katie-Martin-viaBehance\">Image credit: Katie Martin via\u00a0Behance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#6-Dig-your-gallery-for-old-photos\">6. Dig your gallery for old photos<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-credit-Lauren-McBride\">Image credit: Lauren McBride<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#7-It-doesnt-have-to-be-you-on-the-card\">7. It doesn\u2019t have to be you on the card<\/a><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><ul><li><a href=\"#Image-via-Pinterest\">Image via Pinterest<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#ChristmasCard-Photo-Tips\">Christmas\u00a0Card Photo Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"Easy-Christmas-Card-Photo-Ideas\"><strong>Easy Christmas Card Photo Ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Christmas is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to get started on Christmas cards! Photo cards have gotten more popular recently, and it\u2019s not hard to see why. It\u2019s more personal and unique, and it\u2019s the perfect opportunity to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-capture-family-photos\">photo session with your family<\/a>, or use your favourite photos that haven\u2019t had the chance to be printed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But what kind of photos would make good Christmas cards? You don&#8217;t need to stress over getting perfectly posed images of the family, sometimes simplicity and imperfection are what makes a photo remarkable. And with a little twist, even a simple photo can be used to create extraordinary Christmas cards. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We\u2019ve got some creative Christmas card photo ideas that you can do yourself, even with a phone camera at your home. No more hassle for Christmas cards!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"1-Prop-up-for-the-occasion\"><b>1. Prop up for the occasion<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3797\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-11.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 11\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-11.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-11-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Okay, we don\u2019t mean you have to wear matching sweaters, but you can bring the festivity to your cards with some Christmas paraphernalia.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is one of many family Christmas photo ideas where you can be unique while also having fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Wear a Santa\u2019s hat, antlers headband, reindeer nose, or bring in bits and pieces of Christmas decorations to the frame. A wreath, tinsel, garland, and ornaments would instantly make your photos look all festive and Christmassy!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"2-Use-abright-coloured-wall-for-background\"><b>2. Use a\u00a0bright-coloured wall for background<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3782\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-9.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 9\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-9.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-9-1080x810.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking for something that could make your Christmas cards stand out among the others, the easiest solution is to get a bright-coloured wall for your photo background. The great thing about this is, you can take the most simple and effortless photos, and they will still look amazing and fun. These cards will be the ones that immediately catch people\u2019s attention, guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You can check out these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/family-photo-ideas\">creative family photo ideas<\/a> to help you get started.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"3-Write-it-down-or-spell-it-out\"><b>3. Write it down, or spell it out<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-creditA-Bryan-Photo-via-Pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3759\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-5.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 5\" width=\"998\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-5.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-5-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/>Image credit:\u00a0A Bryan Photo via <a href=\"https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/pin\/65935582017844055\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This one is another easy solution\u00a0if you want simple photos that still say Christmas (quite literally). Simply bring out a chalkboard or prepare a garland with the message, and you&#8217;re all set! Even if you wear a simple outfit like T-shirt and jeans, these words in the frame are enough to bring the holiday spirit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"4-Bring-out-the-fairy-lights\"><b>4. Bring out the fairy lights<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-credit-Alison-Schuurman-via-Pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3758 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-2.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Image credit: Alison Schuurman via <a href=\"https:\/\/in.pinterest.com\/alisonschuurman\/\">Pinterest<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even the most ordinary photo can look merry when there\u2019s a string of fairy lights involved. The fun, warm ambience, and Christmas vibe are strong with fairy lights. Hang it on the wall, around the the Christmas tree, or let the kids play and have fun with them!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/blog\/16-practical-tips-to-improve-your-low-light-photography\">16 Practical Tips to Improve Your Low Light Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"5-Make-a-collage\"><b>5. Make a collage<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-credit-Katie-Martin-viaBehance\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3757\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-1.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 1\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-1-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Image credit: Katie Martin via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/behance.net\/ktstry\">Behance<\/a><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many of us take photos every day, and we often have a hard time choosing the one that makes the cut at the end (they\u2019re all so good!). Well, how about picking a few of your favourite photos and making them into a collage? The more the merrier! For this, it\u2019s best to have a plain background for each photo to avoid your card looking cluttered.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"6-Dig-your-gallery-for-old-photos\"><b>6. Dig your gallery for old photos<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-credit-Lauren-McBride\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3761\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-6.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 6\" width=\"3318\" height=\"2212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-6.jpg 3318w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-6-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 3318px) 100vw, 3318px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laurenmcbrideblog.com\/\">Lauren McBride<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">End of year can be quite hectic, and if you\u2019re too busy to arrange a photo session for this, you can use the photos you already have within the past year. Have a scroll through your photos and choose your favourite one. Maybe this year there&#8217;s a new addition to your family, or you had an amazing holiday, or maybe there are shots of little moments that are truly heartwarming.\u00a0Even photos from everyday life can be a true gem for your Christmas cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Create special Christmas gift on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/magnets\" target=\"_blank\">customised fridge magnets online in India<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"7-It-doesnt-have-to-be-you-on-the-card\"><b>7. It doesn\u2019t have to be you on the card<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\"><span id=\"Image-via-Pinterest\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3762 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.photojaanic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-8.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Card Ideas - Photojaanic 8\" width=\"564\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-8.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2017\/11\/Christmas-Card-Ideas-Photojaanic-8-269x300.jpg 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Image via <a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\">Pinterest<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If you\u2019re not comfortable to have your face on Christmas cards, you can still create Christmas cards with the photo you take. Instead of you in the picture, get creative with Christmas decorations or\u00a0flatlays. Or if you have pets, you can give them the chance to shine this holiday. You can check out these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brit.co\/christmas-card-ideas-pets-holiday\/\">pet and dog Christmas card photo ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span id=\"ChristmasCard-Photo-Tips\"><strong>Christmas\u00a0Card Photo Tips<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Now that you get the idea(s), you can start preparing your own personalised Christmas cards! But before you go, here are a few tips to make sure your photo Christmas cards turn out well:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Keep it simple<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Choose uncluttered background<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Add a touch of colour or some Christmas decorations to a plain photo to make it more eye-catching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to add text in the photo (for example, \u2018Merry Christmas\u2019 or \u2018Happy Holiday\u2019), remember to keep negative space in your photo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Set aside plenty of time to order your customised cards and send them to your loved ones, so they will receive it in time for Christmas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Are you ready to create your Christmas cards? We\u2019d love to help you! Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photojaanic.com\/photo-cards\" target=\"_blank\">personalised photo cards<\/a> for Christmas\u00a0selection, choose your preferred template and theme, and we\u2019ll deliver it right to your doorstep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let the festive season begin!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Last updated September 11 2018.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"fcbk_share\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of ContentsEasy Christmas Card Photo Ideas1. Prop up for the occasion2. Use a\u00a0bright-coloured wall for background3. Write it down, or spell it outImage credit:\u00a0A Bryan Photo via Pinterest4. Bring out the fairy lightsImage credit: Alison Schuurman via Pinterest5. Make a collageImage credit: Katie Martin via\u00a0Behance6. Dig your gallery for old photosImage credit: Lauren McBride7. It doesn\u2019t have to be you on the cardImage via PinterestChristmas\u00a0Card Photo Tips Easy Christmas Card Photo Ideas Christmas is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to get started on Christmas cards! Photo cards have gotten more popular recently, and it\u2019s not hard to see why. It\u2019s more personal and unique, and it\u2019s the perfect opportunity to have a photo session with your family, or use your favourite photos that haven\u2019t had the chance to be printed. But what kind of photos would make good Christmas cards? You don&#8217;t need to stress over getting perfectly posed images of the family, sometimes simplicity and imperfection are what makes a photo remarkable. And with a little twist, even a simple photo can be used to create extraordinary Christmas cards. We\u2019ve got some creative Christmas card photo ideas that you can do yourself, even with a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":3773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"gallery","meta":[],"categories":[3236],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3753"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3753"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6670,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3753\/revisions\/6670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3773"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ae.photojaanic.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}