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Holiday Card

The photo everyone's fridge sees for a month.

Family in red holiday outfits in a studio portrait
Family lying on a bed with a Christmas present

The holiday card wants coordination without uniforms: a red-green-cream palette where each family member wears a different piece of it. Matching pajamas are the playful version; knits and plaid the classic one. Shoot in November — the card printing deadline always arrives earlier than anyone plans.

Indoor sets need warm practical lights — the tree, string lights, candles — and a tripod. Keep hands busy: mugs, ornaments, a dog with a santa hat. The out-take frames where everything falls apart are traditionally the best card.

The rack

Matching pajamasPlaid dressesSanta hats

Recommended backdrops & set

Christmas backdrop

Fireplace-and-tree scene in one roll.

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String lights, warm white

Bokeh factory for every December frame.

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Spring clamps

Six for the price of coffee; nothing on set works without them.

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Good questions

What is a holiday card photoshoot?

The holiday card wants coordination without uniforms: a red-green-cream palette where each family member wears a different piece of it.

What should I wear to a holiday card photoshoot?

Start with the rack: matching pajamas, plaid dresses and santa hats. Every piece above links to a budget-friendly option, and the recommended backdrops complete the set.

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