Race, Shop, Wrap, Rush, Bake, Gone!
Ever find yourself excited about the holidays and then racing to get the shopping done, get from one concert to the next, off to this party and then to that one. Then there are the office parties, cookie exchanges, Christmas programs, volunteering, wrapping presents, more shopping, and more baking! Do you struggle with Christmas photo ideas?
Do you ever find yourself mid-January and realize all of those great photo ideas you had been saving all year on Pinterest went unused?!
Photo Prompts and Fun!
Each day from December 1 – 25 I’ll share a theme of the day with potential ideas to stop and get a photo or two of the people, furkids (pets), and things you love about the holidays!
These ideas are meant to inspire and encourage! It’s fun to plan photo ops around ideas and themes that can take a simple afternoon sipping hot cocoa up a notch to a delightful Hot Cocoa Party!
25 fun and easy ideas to capture the Christmas holiday in photos:
1. Festive Decorations: Take close-up shots of beautiful ornaments, wreaths, or Christmas lights.
2. Cozy Fireplace: Capture the warmth and ambiance of a lit fireplace with stockings hanging above.
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3. Santa’s Cookies: Photograph freshly baked cookies on a festive plate with a glass of milk nearby.
4. Wrapped Presents: Capture the excitement of wrapped gifts with colorful ribbons and bows.
5. Snowy Landscape: If you have snow, capture the winter wonderland by photographing snow-covered trees or a snowman.
6. Family Traditions: Document activities like baking, decorating the tree, or watching holiday movies together.
7. Holiday Pets: Dress up your furry friends in Christmas outfits and capture their adorable expressions.
8. Christmas Markets: Visit local markets and capture the vibrant atmosphere with stalls and festive decorations.
9. Reflections: Take photos of Christmas lights or decorations reflected in windows or mirrors.
10. DIY Ornaments: Photograph handmade ornaments or crafts that you and your family have created.
11. Twinkling Lights: Capture the magic of outdoor lights by using long exposure to create trails of light.
12. Santa Hats: Have everyone wear Santa hats and snap photos in different locations or poses.
13. Candlelight: Capture the cozy ambiance of lit candles, especially during a holiday dinner.
14. Advent Calendar: Capture the anticipation by photographing the opening of each day’s Advent calendar surprise.
15. Outdoor Activities: Capture the fun of ice skating, sledding, or building a snowman.
16. Silhouette Portraits: Take photos of family members against a brightly lit Christmas tree or sunset.
17. Snowflakes: Get up close and capture the intricate beauty of individual snowflakes.
18. Sparklers: Use sparklers to create light drawings or spell out holiday messages.
19 Festive Food: Photograph delicious holiday treats like gingerbread houses, Yule logs, or candy canes.
20. Christmas Sweaters: Gather the family and take a fun photo wearing matching or quirky Christmas sweaters.
21. Caroling: Photograph friends or family singing carols together, capturing their joyful expressions.
22. Nativity Scene: Photograph a nativity scene or recreate it with family members for a unique photo.
23. New Year’s Eve: Capture the transition from Christmas to the New Year with festive decorations and countdown moments.
24. Letters to Santa: Take photos of kids writing their letters to Santa
25. Santa Visits: I know it’s an old standby, but there are so many ways to shake it up! There are apps to add Santa to your photos! Santa cookies, Santa movies, Santa sightings and more!
