Tips from a pro on making your family photos pop this holiday season

Everyone wants the perfect family photo for their holiday cards. Often times, it’s stressful to get everyone perfectly dressed, make sure they’re in good moods and then decide what to do with your hands! With these tips, you GOT this.

First, outfits shouldn’t match, but rather complement. Let the kids be themselves and realize that real is more memorable than perfect – you’ll love having captured those silly faces, crooked smiles and big hugs. Finally, interact with each other, don’t feel like you always have to look at the camera.

With these tips, you’re sure to nail this year’s photo session!

– Elizabeth Birdwell is a wedding and family photographer in Tallahassee, Fla.