Christmas cards are still a thing, whether you choose to send them by post or email. Americans buy a whopping 1.5 billion Christmas cards every year to send to loved ones and friends. All things considered, around the Christmas period, the U.S. Postal Service delivers over 15.8 billion cards, along with letters and packages.
However, creating a card that is no other takes a little effort! It’s not something you can simply buy in store. The perfect Christmas card showcases your family and your personality. That’s why planning a fun Christmas photoshoot can make a huge difference.
Here are some tips to help you create a unique Christmas card that people will cherish.
Skincare should be your number one priority
Glowing skin and a gorgeous smile are going to be your best features in the photo. So, before you book your photoshoot, make sure to get a facial treatment. Some of the areas you want to focus on as a mommy include:
- Dermabrasion to help renew skin growth and improve skin health
- Fillers to target those unpleasant expression lines around the mouth or the hollow under-eye area
- Botox for a smooth and youthful forehead and eye smile
- Hydra facial to re-plump and cleanse your skin
- Exfoliating and cleansing for oiliness and rashes
Let your eyes shine through
If you have never booked a brow appointment, now’s the time to do it. Your eyebrows can brighten your eyes and your entire facial expression. However, with age and stress, busy mothers often struggle with thinning brows. Eyebrow hair loss frequently appears among people with thyroid deficiency and reproductive hormone changes. So, it may be worth booking an appointment with your family doctor to get those checked first.
Thankfully, a good grooming routine and specialist treatments can bring back your full brows!
Get your outfit ready
With plenty of women’s Christmas sweaters to choose from, you can figure out something that will work for a family photo. Depending on the theme you are going for, some of the best outfits can be:
- The casual but fun ugly sweater with denim
- A color theme, so the whole family is dressed in the same color
- Hygge styles such as Nordic patterns
- Classic tartan outfits with red, green, and blue
- Red Santa and Mrs. Santa
Pick the decor
Some of the best Christmas photos tend to have a non-assuming backdrop for the shoot. While you can stage the scene to make it look wintery or to match your color palette, it’s important to make sure the decor is not too overwhelming. Ultimately, it shouldn’t take the attention away from your family! Unsure about the best decor ideas? You can keep things simple with a photoshoot in your garden. It’s the perfect environment for Hygge wishes.
If you prefer something more Christmassy, you can add subtle touches such as a green and red wreath hanging on a plain wall and some Christmas baubles.
For special effects, a large sheet can act as the backdrop so you can insert your preferred North Pole image during the editing process!
Are you ready to create beautiful Christmas cards that will put a smile on people’s faces? Preparing to capture a gorgeous photo with your family is already half the battle! In doubt, aim for a classic Christmas theme, as trendy or complex topics may confuse some of your recipients.
