Pull out your ugly sweaters, holiday jammies and seasonal costumes because winter is a great time to plan a photoshoot with your friends and family (the holiday card is just an excuse). Stumped on winter photoshoot outfit ideas? Baffled by winter photoshoot ideas for babies?  We've got you covered. These 15 winter photoshoot ideas and photography tips will help you shoot amazing photos in the snow. Whether you print them in your next Chatbook or hang them up on your wall, these are memories you'll want to print and keep!

As the timing for sunrises and sunsets change with the season, take advantage of some beautiful lighting. The reflectant sun on the white snow and frost-bitten air will provide some incredible landscape shots that will need #nofilter.

Nature loves to be candid, so snap a few shots of mother earth doing her thing. Pictures of the falling snow creates a dreamy, ethereal winter wonderland look that you’ll love to use in your shoot. Pro tip: Start with a fast shutter speed (1/250) to really catch those falling flakes.

Whether you live in a big city or snowy mountain town, shooting landscapes is a great way to capture the winter feeling. In a city, take pictures of your local downtown and capture Christmas lights, decor and crisp street style. In the country, find a mountainscape or snap some shots of suburban streets and photograph wintery family moments.

Grab your tripod for an awesome winter sky shot, or have your subjects dress in their warm winter gear and grab some incredible night portrait shots.

If you live somewhere cold with snow, odds are you’re familiar with icicles. Take family photos in front of an icicle-laden roofline with all your holiday decorations looking their best. Pro tip: Do not stand directly under the icicles as they can fall on you.

The weather outside may be frightful, so get cozy! A delightful part of the wintertime includes cozy cabins, fluffy coats and warm scarves that make it all worth it. Be sure to have a winter photoshoot replete with your coziest outfits and backdrops such as a cabin in the woods or a roaring fire.

Speaking of fire… grab some romantic shots around a fireplace for an awesome photoshoot. The majestic flames will make for some great action shots and you’ll be safe and sound in your warm abode.

Silver bells, red-nosed reindeer, white Christmas, golden rings and green tenenbaums fill the atmosphere at this time of year, and these colors are great for photoshoots. Be sure to capture the magical feeling of the winter season by incorporating lots of holiday colors. 

You know what’s cuter than your pet? Your pet in a fluffy sweater or a Santa hat! Pets are part of the family too, so get some shots of the cat or dog enjoying the winter wonderland.

Some great action and candid shots will come from your friends and family spending time together participating in their favorite winter activities. Snap photos of the kids laughing as they build a snowman.

As you enjoy the little moments this winter, try to remember that next year all your troubles will be miles away! Give yourself some healing time this year to go on some walks and drink in the cool, crisp air. As you do, take your camera with you and shoot a few shots of the pristine snowy paths before any feet tread on the fresh snow.

Whether it’s frosted cookies or a slice of grandma’s home-made pie, those holiday treats hit different this time of year. As you spend time baking with loved ones, don’t forget to take pictures for colorful, sugary, delicious photos.

Traditional holiday activities such as a sleigh ride can be romantic and adorable, and a great opportunity for some beautiful photos. If you are more of the adventurous type, take pictures of you and your family enjoying a sled race together instead.

What’s a winter photoshoot without some snow angels? Anyone from 1 to 92 will want to join in on this awesome shoot to make you feel like you’re floating on the clouds!

They say that no two snowflakes are the same. To test that theory, we recommend some macro shots of snowflakes. This might take some patience and testing out some macro lenses, but we promise that this shot will be exciting and worth the effort!


Baby, it’s cold outside, so warm up with these awesome winter photoshoot ideas.

Are you taking some winter photos with your family this year, but not sure how to take your photos to the next level? These winter photoshoot ideas will be perfect for taking photos in the cold weather and will create some dreamy and awesome looks for your winter albums. Whether you’re debating about winter photoshoot outfits or photoshoot ideas for couples, we got you!

Adorable and Cozy Winter Photoshoot Ideas

15 Winter Photoshoot Ideas You’ll Want To Try This Season

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2021 was filled with things you don't want to forget — whether that's your baby saying their first word, your family's coordinated Halloween costumes or a sweet photo of your kids with their grandparents, 2021 is worth commemorating. The best part? You can easily upload all your 2021 photos from your phone right into a Yearbook on the Chatbooks app (aka the perfect way to preserve your family's 2021 moments).

Not sure what photos to use or how to create your family photo Yearbook? We’ve got you covered with these tips to make the perfect year-in-review photo album.

Start by collecting your pictures from 2021

Create a photo album on your phone of 2021 photos pulled from your Camera Roll, Google Photos or Instagram. Zero in on photos that capture moments big and small, like pictures of birthdays and that random Saturday you spent by the fire pit. Use photos of the kids and lifestyle photos that really capture 2021 — you might want to include photos of your face masks stashed in the kitchen or of the kids standing six feet apart at an outdoor graduation gathering. Having a few different types of photos will really help you add context to the year, especially if you have littles right now who might not remember a lot of it.

Organize your photos into the right order

Decide on how you want to group your pictures. You can go chronologically, or by activities and events, or even by color! This is where you get to be creative and set up an album that really tells the story of your family’s year.

Go to your Chatbooks app and start a photo book

Now for the fun part: putting the book together. Download the Chatbooks app directly to your phone, or go to Chatbooks.com and start your Yearbook. Just tap on the Yearbook icon, select your Designer cover (the Rifle Paper Co. Yearbook covers are to die for!) and start adding your pictures. You can also choose from our classic photo books for a 6x6, 8x8 or 10x10 hard or softcover edition. Another option is to do a premium layflat book for a more luxe feel for this memento.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but lucky for you, you can add a great caption to really hit it home. Write about your year and make sure to include all the hilarious, emotional and beautiful details. You can also leave some pages blank if you’d prefer to hand write some details about the year. If you're at a loss for words, consider some famous family quotes or funny sayings about parenting.

Did you know you can collaborate on Chatbooks Yearbooks and all other photo books? Get your friends and family in on the love and subscribe them to your Chatbooks Yearbook. This will make for a great group gift, and everyone will love to be a part of the creation process. Ask people to send a mixture of selfies, group shots, and very *2021* images so that you have a nice array of photos to choose from.

And just like that, you’re done! Place your order and wait for your 2021 Yearbook to arrive. We know you’ll love it, and the only thing we can’t guarantee is that you won’t freak out the mail delivery person as you anxiously wait for your package to arrive.

Not sure what to do with all the photos you took this year? Celebrate 2021 right by creating a year-in-review photo book that is so perfect, you’ll want to display it for everyone to see. We’ve got you covered with a how-to guide to creating the perfect family photo Yearbook the whole squad will love.

How to Make The Perfect 2021 Year-In-Review Photo Album

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Whether you’re looking for laughs when it comes to your holiday card, photo book or Christmas morning Facebook post, there’s plenty of ways to stage a comical Christmas photo. Some of these may require a timer, but setting up the shot in time is part of the fun! These funny family Christmas photo ideas are sure to make your loved ones LOL.

Have the kids wrap Christmas lights around the parents and pretend to pull from both ends, like tug-of-war!

Put Christmas hats on the family (and a pair of antlers on the dog), then snap a photo while the family is stealing presents and taking ornaments and other festive decor off the tree to shove into a giant bag.

It’s a classic! Snap a pic with both parents sharing a smooch (while one is wearing a Santa hat) while the kids peek around the corner for a great reaction shot.

Recreate the iconic poster for this movie by dressing one family member up in a full Santa outfit, then wrap them in Christmas lights and have other family members holding items like Christmas presents in the background. Then, have your Santa pose like the lights are shocking them — just like the poster!

Give your kids a holiday cookie recipe and give them free reign of the kitchen! Snap photos when things go awry, like when the flour goes everywhere, egg shells hit the ground and the kids eat the frosting before the cookies can be decorated.

Get crafty for this photo! Cut big circles of cardboard or poster board (or any material you have in your house) with holes so your family can fit the large circles around their heads. Write something funny on the front, or snap a photo of everyone competing to climb on the Christmas tree for the best spot.

If your family loves watching A Christmas Story every year, you might have certain props on hand, like the leg lamp, a BB gun and a pink bunny getup that’ll make for the perfect movie recreation.

Place a Santa hat on each of your kids and pose them in funny spots around the house, just like you would with an Elf of the Shelf! Create a collage out of the photos for a truly funny Christmas card!

 Whether you’ve just purchased your Christmas tree, or pulled your faux tree from storage, get a picture of your family trying to squeeze the tree through the door before setting up. Show two people on each end playing tug-of-war, one person laid out on the ground beneath it and another eating Christmas cookies and pointing instructions.

Place a plate of cookies and milk on a table in front of your Christmas tree (and make sure you can see all the presents and decorations), and have one of your kids pose like they’re stealing Santa’s treats while your other kids (and pets) look up the chimney or out the window for Saint Nick.

Give your kids a few different items, wrapping paper, tape and ribbons and tell them to get wrapping! Snap a hilarious picture of your little ones trying to figure out how much wrapping paper they need to wrap a stuffed animal.

If you have a cat or dog, give them a Santa hat or some reindeer antlers, then gently tie a ribbon (or a small ornament on a ribbon) around their collar or tail. Then, tell your kids to give chase! (Remind them not to pull the ribbon off your family pet.)

Dress your kids in seasonal outfits and Santa hats, then line them up across a table with toys and fake tools (or real ones, with supervision) to create a fake Santa’s Workshop! Give them items that would be comical to find elves building, like a Keurig or wine bottle.

Have your little ones sit on the floor and wrap them in holiday lights. Then, tape pieces of paper over their mouths with the words from Silent Night for a good laugh! (Is a silent night on your Christmas list?!)

Take a long piece of ribbon or tape and place it on the floor, running down the center of the room (make sure your Christmas decorations are in the background). Then, place a piece of paper saying “naughty” on one side, and another that says “nice.” Put your kids on one side and your family pet on the other — we’ll let you decide which!

If you have a little one with a tiny car, dress them in some seasonal or winter gear and add a wreath or little tree to the front or top of the car, so it looks like they just picked out a tiny Christmas tree!

If you’ve seen the movie Elf, you know the main character loves to slather syrup on everything — even spaghetti. Recreate the iconic scene with plates of spaghetti for the whole family, and snap a photo of everyone as they fight over the syrup bottle.

Toddlers are known for making some of the best faces. Dress your tot in their Christmas jammies and sit them down with a classic holiday storybook. Snap a photo as they scrunch up their face (or make another comical expression) and attempt to read on their own. 

Take a photo of your family asleep on the couch in front of your Christmas tree and add small air bubbles with funny dream-like thoughts, like “Can I eat Santa’s cookies?” or “What do reindeer eat?” for a unique family card.

Find cardboard boxes each of your family members can squeeze (at least squat) into, then wrap the outside in wrapping paper. Make sure everyone’s wearing Santa hats or ribbons on their heads and use the timer to take a photo of everyone popping out of their boxes as if they’re presents.

If you have a pet and some mistletoe, this one’s for you. Hang mistletoe from a doorway where parents can kiss, then either hang mistletoe in a lower spot nearby, or have one of your kids hold it above their sibling and the family pet. Whether your kid makes a funny face or gives your furry friend a smooch, it’ll be a photo to remember!

If you take your kids to visit Santa in the mall every year, dress them up as... Santa! How funny will it be to have a photo of your kids, dressed as Santa, on Saint Nick’s lap?! Dressing up as Kris Kringle’s reindeer also works!

Write a long Christmas list on a chalkboard, or have one of your kids hold the list facing the camera, and be sure to add items to the list that become increasingly funnier. Start with basics like LEGOs and end with wishes like your kids’ dreams for “a dog that speaks.”

Head back in time with ugly Christmas sweaters and awkward poses. If you have scrunchies, a fake moustache and huge glasses, even better! (Pro tip: Putting fake moustaches and glasses on your kids will make for many laughs.)

If your family’s expecting a little one sometime after the holiday season, snap a picture of mom going belly-to-belly with Santa (either at the mall, or as someone else dressed as Santa Claus).

Not camera ready? No worries. A simple silhouette-styled photo gives a creative touch to a classic family picture.  Have the family jump or strike funny poses to turn this simple concept into a funny one. Bonus: It doesn’t matter how many eyes are closed! 😉

Is there anything better than matching holiday PJs? With plenty of options in just about every store, you are sure to find something to fit everyone in the family. Even the beloved pets might be able to get in on the twinning action! Go for funny elf pajamas to make this look come to life.

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the most festive family of them all?” Pose in front of a large mirror to capture the whole family's reflection. Tell everyone to make silly faces for a hilarious holiday card.

Is one child crying? Is another refusing to pose as directed? That’s ok. In fact, it’s perfect! Capture your real life and add it to your holiday card. Your funny family moments are sure to shine here.

Use an oversized picture frame to use in your holiday photo. Visit your local thrift shop, remove the framed image, paint the surrounding frame (if needed) and snap away! This is a cute way to nail a goofy holiday photo.

Use a chalkboard background to embellish your family photo. Add snowflakes, draw reindeer antlers above your heads or add a funny famous quote. If you are really brave, have your kids decorate the backdrop and then take your photo. 

Take advantage of your local tree lot. While picking out your evergreen, take the whole clan and snap a few candid pictures between the rows of balsam firs. Ask the kids to play hide and seek amongst the trees for some sweet and silly photos.

A creative way of showing holiday cheer is with oversized letters. Bring along some block letters to spell out a funny saying and hold them during your photoshoot. 

Get ready to LOL with these creative and funny holiday photo ops.

If Christmas cards are a staple in your household, and you’re looking for some comedic ideas for a unique family holiday card photo, you’re in luck. These funny Christmas photo ideas are perfect for your cards — and your photo books! Send these out to family and friends for lots of laughter and holiday cheer. Take your pick from these 25 funny family Christmas card photo ideas.

33 Funny Christmas Photo Ideas the Whole Family Will Love

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Whether you’re making photo books for your Monthbooks collection, creating a gift for a family member or starting a Yearbook, sometimes your photos make it into more than one Chatbook.  Did you know you can copy photos from an existing photo book into a Monthly Mini or Monthbook and vice versa? This will only work if your photo book hasn’t been sent to print! Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the book with the image you want to copy

2. Tap “select and rearrange” in the right corner below your cover image

3. Select the photos that you’d like to copy 

4. Then tap “copy to” in the bottom right corner and you’ll see options for Monthly Minis, Monthbooks and more!

Add your photos to more than one photo book!

Need an easy way to transfer family photos from your Monthly Minis to your Monthbooks (or any other Chatbooks photo book)? This genius hack will help you add your photos to more than one photo book.

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Here’s a Genius Hack to Turn Your Monthly Minis Into Monthbooks

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Yearbooks are an incredibly sentimental way to save all of your family’s precious memories throughout the year (they also make a great gift for grandparents!). And if you already have a Monthly Minis or Monthbooks subscription, you can use those photos! Did you know you can copy photos from an existing photo book into your Yearbook? This will only work if your photo books haven’t been sent to print! Here’s how to do it...

1. Once you’re in the Chatbooks app, start a Yearbook and pick a cover (if you haven’t already)

2. Open the book with the image you want to copy

3. Tap “select and rearrange” in the right corner below your cover image

4. Select the photos that you’d like to copy 

5. Then tap “copy to” in the bottom right corner and you’ll see an option for “Existing Book.” 

Add photos from your subscription right to your Yearbook!

Yearbooks are a great way to store all your family’s photos from the entire year! Need an easy way to transfer photos from your Monthly Minis andMonthbooks subscriptions (or any other Chatbooks photo book) to your Yearbooks? This genius hack will help you add your photos to any of your existing photo books!

How To Turn Monthbooks and Monthly Minis Into a Yearbook 

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Making a Yearbook is a great way to keep all of your favorite memories throughout the year all in one place. Did you know that you can filter your photos by someone’s face to locate them in your iOS Camera Roll and in Google Photos? Read on to learn how to master this genius photo book hack (or, how to surprise a friend or family member with the most personalized gift they’ve ever received)...

The Photos app organizes all the images of people in its People album. You'll see a thumbnail with an image for each person your device recognizes. 

Open a photo of the person you want to add, then tap the “Info” button or swipe up to see the photo details

The people identified in the photo appear in the bottom-left corner of the photo. Tap the face of a person with a question mark next to their picture to identify them

Type their name, tap “Next,” then click “Done”
Note: You can also use this feature on a Mac to add a new person. As long as you’re logged into your Apple account with both your Mac and iPhone, it’ll automatically add photos to that person on both devices. (The following screenshots show these steps when in the Photos app on a Mac)

The first thing you’ll need to do is make sure the filtering by face option is enabled. To do this, open the Google Photos app, go to your profile and open “Google Photos settings.”

Tap on “Group similar faces” and make sure the “Face grouping” toggle is on.

Once that setting is enabled, you can tap “Search” on the bottom toolbar and “View All” in the People section. Now, from the available faces, tap on any face you’d like to search and Google Photos will show you all the photos of that person. From here, you can also label the face with that person’s name. You can also narrow down photos based on Places (the location the photo was taken) or Things (Google Photos helps place photos in categories like “Halloween” or “Farms”). 

Bonus Tip: How To Hack Albums To Make Yearbooks Easier

There’s plenty of other ways to gather photos into one spot, making it super easy to add them to your Yearbook. One of the best ways to get photos together is to create a new album in your Camera Roll. 

In your iOS Photos app, tap on Albums, then the + in the top left corner. You’ll tap “New Album” and name the album based on what type of Chatbook you want to create. From here, you’ll select all the images in your “Recents” feed that you want to add to your book. 

Once you’ve created a new album in the Photos app, you can head into the Chatbooks app, log into your Chatbooks account and start a new Classic Photo Book. 

Tap on Camera Roll as your source option, and select your newly created Album right next to Favorites. You can tap “Select All” and all those photos you added to this Album will be pulled right into your Chatbook. 

Making a Yearbook for someone special? Your phone has an easy way to find all your photos of them!

Gifting a Yearbook to a friend or family member? There’s an easy way to create a Yearbook using only photos of that person! Chatbooks Yearbooks make it super easy to upload and print every moment from the year in one beautiful photo book.

How to Filter By Face in Your Phone Photos to Make a Super Personalized Yearbook

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We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, which is why it’s so important to take your family’s everyday moments off your phone and print them in a photo book. Add text pages to your Yearbook to capture funny family quotes, mantras and moments from the past 365 days. If you’re looking for a stylish keepsake that will impress your family (yes, you can duplicate it and send a copy to your MIL!) and clear some space on your phone, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how to make the Yearbook of your dreams…

4. Select your source (Note: Instagram and Facebook don’t pull photos in)

5. Select photos from each month (select up to 366 pictures)

6. If you’d like to use the auto collage feature, make sure you’ve selected at least 120 pictures (auto collaging has to be done at the very beginning — you can’t go back and select it later). If you’d like to collage, click “4 per page.”

7. Select your book size and cover type, then tap “Continue to Preview”

8. If you’d like to create a Yearbook for a different year, click the date at the top and scroll to the year you’d like.

This special feature will help you pack multiple memories into every page.

Chatbooks Yearbooks make it super easy to upload and print every moment from the year in one beautiful photo book. If you want to fit more than one photo on each page, you can even use autocollaging to pack your Yearbook with every vacation, recital and snow day.

Here’s How To Make A Yearbook of Your Dreams (And Fit ALL Your Pics)

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Whether you’re getting ready to fill a brand new Yearbook with your family’s pictures most recent pics, or you’re printing a collection of Yearbooks from years past, you’ve got a lot of photos and even less time. If you don’t want to forget a single moment, collages are the best way to hold onto every portrait and candid. The best part? Yearbooks are super easy to start, don’t take a long time to make and you can turn all those photos just sitting in your phone into a collection of photo books your family can actually flip through!

How to automatically make collage pages in your Yearbook

1. Tap the “home” button on the main screen

5. Select photos, then tap “see my book”

6. Underneath the cover photo select “4 per page”

How to create Yearbooks for previous years

Tap the “home” button the main screen

6. Select the year you’d like to create

7. Select photos, then tap “see my book”

8. Change the title and select “new cover page"

For a whole year’s worth of memories, easier is always better!

Your year has been filled with so many memories, it’s hard to pick — and find the time to make a photo book! Fit as many photos of your family’s everyday memories into your Chatbooks Yearbook with this automatic feature that helps you easily create collage pages super fast.

How to Make Automatic Collage Pages in Your Yearbook

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You're no stranger to the hardships that come with family portraits. Picking our your family’s outfits, getting them out the door and smiling for the camera ain't easy. To make life a little easier, we made a list of tips that'll level up your fall photoshoot outfits — we got you!

Use these fall family photoshoot outfit ideas and tips for pictures will be so nice you just have to print them. Send them to your friends and family with Chatbooks Cards or print those pearly whites in a Classic Photo Book (so you have proof they can actually smile). Try these fall photoshoot outfits to rock your family photos this year!

Though this seems like an obvious tip, be sure to dress for the occasion. This time of year is perfect for multiple layers and fall knits, so take advantage of it. Don’t pair something too summery with a fall backdrop, and avoid heavy winter clothes if there isn’t snow on the ground yet. Opt for on-point fall layers with accessories like scarves and hats if you need them. Also, weather-appropriate clothing will help keep your littles from having meltdowns! 

If you’re prepping for an autumn photoshoot, stick with jewel tones such as burgundy, purple, emerald and navy. These rich hues really pop off of the reds, yellows and browns or fall foliage. Consider jewel tones that work nicely with your complexion and hair color. 

When deciding on a photoshoot ensemble for your whole family, consider some fun color combinations. You don’t all have to dress in the same color, but have some unity in your outfits by choosing to emphasize one color. Color combinations are a great way to stick with a theme. Some fall color combinations are deep reds, oranges and tans; plums, olives and creams; and navy with a few shades of grey.

One of the most important elements of your fall outfit will be your clothing’s texture. Texture will stand out in photos and really finish off the fall vibe you are going for. Make sure you and your family are consistent in what you wear. For example, if you are going for a structured look, make sure that no one shows up in bohemian, loosely-fitted clothing. If you’re opting for a crazy cozy vibe, opt for large knit patterns and cashmere-like materials that’ll look extra soft on-screen.

You should always feel comfortable in what you wear! Bring your favorite accessory, choose your favorite colors or go for a look that is totally you. It is important that you bring your own sense of style into the photo and add your own flare. If you’re taking a big family photo, make sure that everyone includes one accessory that is totally their vibe.

Not sure where to start when shopping for your family photo? The easiest way to build a look for a family photoshoot is to start with the person whose outfit has the best silhouette and work your way down the list. Women’s clothing tends to be more versatile and the silhouettes vary greatly, so select a skirt or dress that speaks to you and build the other outfits around that.

You don’t have to buy your squad a whole new wardrobe for a family photo. Take a look around your closets and see what you can find that works together. Only get new outfits if you want to!

Colors can look vastly different under fluorescent lighting when compared to natural light. Make sure to step into natural light, when possible, while choosing outfits and attire for your photoshoot. That way you can get a real sense of what they’ll look like in your photos.

Fall in love with your autumnal family photos with these outfit tips.

Are you and your family taking fall photos this year and are not sure what to wear? This guide to how to dress for a fall photoshoot will help you coordinate colors, wear the right textures and save you money while prepping for your next fall photoshoot outfit.

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Did someone say sweater weather? Get your favorite scarf, pumpkin spice latte and boots — this time of year means falling leavings and autumn photoshoots! Don't stress: elevate your fall photos with unique and creative fall photography ideas for taking amazing photos you'll post all over Instagram (and hang up in your home). Autumn is known for its subdued light and colorful backgrounds, which will totally level up your fall photoshoot. Follow these instructions for Thanksgiving family photos that will make all your friends jealous! 

Fall photoshoots are always so nostalgic and beautiful, and there is nothing quite like a colorful backdrop that captures the season’s incredible foliage. When planning for your photoshoot, make sure to choose the right location. Find the best trees and brightest colors when choosing a spot.

If you’ve been eyeing a new camera, now is the time to buy it! Invest in a DSLR or other professional camera for your photoshoot. Fall is a great time to experiment with lighting, f-stops and lenses for stepping up your game. It’s also great training for all the pictures you’ll take during the holidays. Keep your eye out for some great fall sales and finally hit “add to cart.”

Not all foliage is created equal when it comes to snapping fall family portraits. For your fall photoshoot, the height of your landscape matters if you want a large, colorful backdrop that takes up a considerable part of your frame. Shoot in front of a hill or mountain full of trees so you can get more epic foliage to feature as your backdrop. Photographing in front of a hill instead of a flat treeline means you get to see a lot of leaves in your pictures rather than a whole bunch of tree trunks.

Before your photoshoot, go online and check the local times for the sunset and golden hours in your area. Many photographers recommend a fall photoshoot to be on an overcast day to really brighten the colors of the fall leaves. Less direct sunlight also means less squinting in your pictures.

This one seems like a no-brainer, but weather in the fall can be tricky! Always check your local weather to make sure the daylight, cloud cover and temperature are factored into your photoshoot. Good weather can also make the difference in shooting photos with happy children. If you’re shooting with a professional photographer, be sure to discuss rain check dates upfront. 

Fall photoshoots are always so beautiful because of the natural colors that the landscape provides, but also because fall clothing can easily pop against those shades of red and orange. Not sure what to wear for your fall photoshoot? Opt for light colors that contrast well with the fall leaves or muted warm fall colors. Stay away from black (which can read too somber) or any bright colors that can compete with the foliage.

With the changing leaves, autumn is a great time for backlighting in photos. The translucent colors will shine through and take your photos to the next level. Don’t be afraid to break a few rules when it comes to fall photography.

Is throwing leaves into the air for a fun action shot not your thing? There are many ways to incorporate details into your photoshoot that are more your style. Find details in the things you wear, the poses you take or the landscapes you choose to really personalize this photoshoot.

You’ve had enough long car rides with your children to know that snack planning is a necessity. The same applies for taking pictures with children. Prepare for long hours with some snack packs and toys to help kids stay happy and engaged.

If you’re a novice photographer, consider learning a few editing skills to amp up your photos or ask a professional to edit your pictures. You can also learn some incredible photo editing hacks on your phone here.

Portrait photos are a great addition to your photoshoot and close ups of all the details can really add some originality. Be sure to shoot far away to get all the fall hues and also zoom in to capture candid moments and little smiles that might be missed in a larger shot.

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Need some fall photography ideas? Upgrade your autumn photoshoot with tips and tricks for on-point fall pictures. Autumn's colors and light help create the perfect photoshoot backdrop for any photographer. These creative autumn photography tips will help you improve your skills behind the camera. Your Thanksgiving family photos will never be the same again!

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When it comes to your baby, there’s nothing in this world that’s cuter than your little marshmallow — except when they’re dressed up as an acorn! They grow so fast their first year, which is why we take a million photos of them every holiday (actually, every day, which is why you need Monthbooks so you can print them all). If you’re already thinking about a Thanksgiving photo op for your little one or are looking for creative ways to celebrate baby’s first Thanksgiving, you don’t need to worry about brainstorming cute ideas — we’ve got you covered. These are the best Thanksgiving photoshoot ideas for babies…

‘Tis the season for photos filled with pumpkins! Find a pumpkin big enough to fit your little one, then carve out the middle and all that goo (or opt for a hollowed out fake pumpkin). Once it’s dry, place baby inside, either awake or asleep, for a super cute photo. Bonus points if you carve a jack-o-lantern that lets your baby’s feet stick out! 

Instead of placing your baby in a pile of fall leaves (which is super cute), try a pose that doesn’t require them to sit up — or even wear clothes! Place baby on a blanket on the grass, or indoors if that’s more comfortable, and place multi-colored autumn leaves around their body. Then, strategically hold one leaf in front of the camera (so it covers their diaper and makes it appear like baby’s naked) for an adorable seasonal photo.

If you have a cornucopia that’s just waiting to sit on your dinner table, it’s the perfect place for the thing you’re most thankful for: your infant! With baby on the table, gently insert their legs and wiggle the cornucopia up until it reaches just under their arms (or as far as the decor will allow). Spread tiny pumpkins, unlit candles, place settings and even Thanksgiving food around their body before taking a picture. Bet you want to take a bite of those cheeks!

Using colored paper or felt (whatever materials you have at home) cut the shape of a turkey gobbler, feathers, pumpkins, the sun, grass, and any other shapes to help you create your scene. Then, lay baby on the table, place the gobbler on their chest and fan the feathered shape behind them so they look like a little turkey. Place your outdoor shapes around your cute mini turkey and snap a pic! 

Pick someone to hold baby on their lap after Thanksgiving dinner, whether that’s a parent, grandparent, or sibling, and hold up the turkey wishbone so that your little one wraps their fist around one side. Then, have whoever is holding them pull the other end and see who comes out victorious! Make sure to snap a photo before the pulling begins, during the wrestle and of the outcome.

If baby can’t sit up on their own, place them in a chair that’ll support them (or in the lap of a sibling) for this shot. After setting up a tripod or wrangling a second set of hands, pick up a pile of leaves and toss them in the air over and around your little one, making sure that they’re looking up and following the motion. This is the perfect time to snap a pic and catch a look of wonderment on their face!

Who doesn’t love a good cake smash? Here’s a simple way to make it seasonal: After placing your baby in their high chair, put a pumpkin pie with whipped cream on the tray and watch them get to work. This also works with a plate full of Thanksgiving leftovers!

Before you start cooking Thanksgiving dinner, pull out your biggest pot (one that your baby can sit in) and arrange all your ingredients around your cookware. Then, gently place your little one inside the pot and hand them something to hold, like a carrot or a spoon (something that they can’t accidentally swallow and is okay for them to put in their mouth). Bonus points if you have a mini chef hat or apron for them to wear. 

With baby safely in a bath seat (and always supervised), fill the sink or tub with water until it covers part of their body. Then, add a little bit of milk to the water, just until you get a milky layer on top. Then, add mini pumpkins, apples and other seasonal food and items that can float for a bath time filled with Thanksgiving tradition.

Fill a crate with hay (or opt for a hay bale) and lay a similarly colored blanket or faux fur on the top, then lay your sleeping baby down. Wrap the baby in a brown or orange blanket (and maybe add a cozy hat!) before placing pumpkins, corn, apples and vegetables around the crate. Bonus points if you add stuffed animals that may be found on the farm.

This one’s for all the candy corn lovers turned parents! Find a glass jar that’s big enough to fit your sleeping infant (and wrap a cute ribbon around it, if you have one), then fill it a third of the way with candy corn. Gently fit your sleeping baby inside the jar, and while you’re holding them, have another set of hands sprinkle the rest of the candy corn around your baby until their body is supported. Lean baby on their side so a hand is between their head and the glass jar for support, too. Place seasonal decor, like pumpkins, on the sides and sprinkle some extra candy corn in front for a tasty photo!

One of the most iconic parts of Thanksgiving? The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Blow up a few balloons, tie some string around them, then tie those strings to fluffy scrunchies you can roll around your baby’s tiny arms (this way, there’s nothing too tight around them). Bonus points if you attach them to balloons in the same shapes as characters also in the parade!

Just when you thought they couldn’t get any cuter!

Your infant is the most precious person in the world — not to mention, the cutest. If you’re looking for genius Thanksgiving photoshoot ideas for babies you can do at home (so you don’t need to search for in-person photo spots near you), try these newborn photography shots inspired by the holiday. You just have to celebrate baby’s first Thanksgiving with a bunch of pictures. Don’t forget to print all those memories in a Monthbook photo book! These are the best Thanksgiving photoshoot ideas for babies to try at home.

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What's the best part of Thanksgiving? Could it be the football games, elastic pants, time with family or eating Thanksgiving dinner leftovers for every meal? It doesn't matter if your pants don't fit, your in-laws are staying for the week or that your kids got into a screaming match over the wishbone — it's all worth remembering! 

One way to capture and keep your memories is by planning a Thanksgiving photoshoot for your family. If you're unsure what kinds of pictures to take (and where, and with what props?), no worries. Use these 12 Thanksgiving photography tips to shoot amazing autumn pictures — then, print them in a photo book! 

Take photos baking with the family
Whether or not you’re the star baker in your family, Thanksgiving is a great time to come together with delicious food and family traditions. Take some awesome candid shots in the kitchen or snap your family as they start piling food onto their plates.


Capture Thanksgiving traditions
Every family has Thanksgiving traditions that result in some LOL-worthy photos. Some families might run a 5k race while others opt to watch a new holiday movie together. Whatever your annual tradition, take family photos so you can cherish these moments and perhaps even use them for your Chatbook!


Snap a group photo
Family and friends coming together is a rare and very special occasion for some. Be sure to include time for a photoshoot with the whole group as they gather around the dinner table for a delicious meal.


Photograph the prayer process
If your family is religious, capture the special moment of prayer around the Thanksgiving table. Designate a family member to take photos of the prayer in process. Consider an overhead shot of people holding hands or a long angle along each side of the dinner table.


Go for candid photos
Candid photos are great for some organic content to fill your photo albums. Take pictures of your siblings laughing as they share their favorite holiday memories. Snap a few shots of dad carving the turkey. These will be great memories to look back on.


Immortalize your tablescapes
Let’s face it: You put a LOT of work into making sure the dining room table looks jusstttt right. This year, be your own biggest fan by taking a series of beautiful shots and close ups of the dining table with dinner prepared.


Get photos of people enjoying the food
Odds are you’ve been dreaming of Thanksgiving dinner since Black Friday of last year. Nothing beats the turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mashed potatoes. Are you drooling yet? Be sure to take pictures of your guests enjoying the dinner and laughing together as they eat.


Don’t forget about dessert
The desserts during the holidays can be masterpieces in and of themselves, and the sweets table is always a work of art great for a photo op. Make sure you treat yourself to an extra slice of pie!


Remember the Turkey bowl
It’s hardly a Thanksgiving holiday without a little football. This year, as you turn on the big game or do your own turkey bowl in the backyard, be sure to bring the camera for some fun action shots.


Pose with Thanksgiving props
A great way to bring your kids into the photos and to help entertain them is through props. Collect all the turkey paraphernalia you have and give it all to the little ones for an adorable photoshoot.


Shoot post-meal naps
For a seriously hilarious photoshoot, start snapping pictures of all the food comas that have resulted from your delicious dinner. Grandpa lying on the couch with his mouth wide open, mom curled up on the floor… they all make for some great photos.


Make a fall backdrop
Fall leaves, pumpkin patches and deep oranges and reds all are great backdrops for a beautiful Thanksgiving photoshoot. Find a spot that speaks to you and snap away!

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Looking for unique ways to capture your memories during the Thanksgiving holiday? We’ve got some great Thanksgiving photoshoot ideas that are perfect for you and your family. These Thanksgiving photography tips will bring a smile to your face as you capture some truly beautiful Thanksgiving pictures for your photo books.