2017 Christmas Card – Family Photos
Creating our annual Christmas card is one of my favorite things to do each year even if finding a time to get my crew together some years is tougher than others. In the even years I typically hire a professional photographer to take our pictures and the odd years I handle the photos. This year it was all me and thankfully a sweet friend pushed the button on the camera and all I had to do was set up the shots. Today I’m sharing the final photo I used as well as all the out takes of our photo session which often are some of my favorites.
I feel like this was the first year there was no over thinking on our wardrobe. I grabbed Carly’s top at Old Navy that day and basically told everyone else to just wear something they felt good in and I love that we all blended without looking too matchy. We really wanted Dutch in our pictures this year and he was seriously camera shy but thankfully he was the only one!
Last year I shared tips to successful family photos. I feel so lucky my family knows how special capturing an annual picture and even though they do give me a slight bit of grief, they will definitely rally and get it done with smiles on their faces. One of the main reasons I love this annual photo is to just see how much they have all changed. This year Carly Jo and Dillon both started wearing contacts and seeing them without the glasses on their faces made such a change.
I’m breaking my usual rule and sharing this before all my cards are mailed in order to join Sarah and Victoria for The Most Wonderful Time fo the Year linkup. This is the last week and you can join by sharing your card today, your Christmas decor tomorrow and stop back by here on Wednesday when I will be co-hosting and sharing a holiday recipe!
Are Christmas cards a favorite for you this time of year? I seriously hustle to the mailbox every day to see what has arrived!
You sure have a beautiful family. Love the card.
Thank you so much!
You just have such a beautiful family and YOU my friend did such an awesome job with these pictures. Oh how I wish I was a better photographer. Thanks for going ahead and sharing and you should be just thrilled with how they turned out.❤️
I definitely wish I was better at taking pictures and getting lighting right. I use to take tons more pictures and I’m kind of out of practice. It really does just take lots of practice!
Beautiful, Shelly! Just beautiful!
Thanks so much Lindsay!
LOVE this so much!! Gorgeous family and photos!
Thank you Erica!
I love your card and I love that you took those pictures! They are so good of your family! Y’all look like a lot of fun to be around 🙂
These kids really do have a bond and it’s fun to see them together!
I Love Christmas cards so much! Love your card and the fact that you took them yourself! Woo hoo!
It is not my top choice Sarah but I’m definitely happy with the way these turned out!
I AM sending out cards this year….I just had to wait a quick minute before I ordered them! I know you are anxiously awaiting its arrival. HAHAHA! I have decided that I miss having my girls and SIL in on the pics so next year we are doing a family photo shoot! Your pics are amazing and I hope I am on the receiving end of your card as well!
Yours is on the way!
Such a beautiful family and I love how they turned out! The design you picked is wonderful! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Thanks Biana!
Precious pictures my friend! I love them, especially the outtakes! It’s awesome that you all are wearing clothes in colors that blend without being too fussy and being to staged. I like easy, real life pictures, your family photos should feel like “you” not some staged version. You are absolutely gorgeous in these photos – the one of you and Keith is priceless!
xo,
Kellyann
Thanks so much Kellyann! I really have always wanted some really unposed lifestyle pictures of our family…..I’m hoping one day I’ll set up the perfect scene for that! This seriously was the very easiest it has ever been and I didn’t fret at all about the combos.
I love all of these pictures, so much fun and I love how everyone’s outfit really compliments each others.
It use to be such a challenge to find outfits but I finally stopped over thinking it!
YOu have an absolutely beautiful family!
Thanks so much!
All your babies look like you but they are all so different in their own way. What a beautiful family you have.
I totally know exactly what you mean….I see it when they are all together the most! Thank you Stephanie!