11 Creative Christmas Card Photo Ideas

If you are looking for a cute, unusual, crazy, or memorable idea for your Christmas Card Photo this year, you will find it here.

Are you one of those people who love getting Christmas card photos from friends, family, and people you barely know anymore? I have mixed feelings. While I love seeing children grow and reading highlights from the year past, I get a pang of guilt for every envelope I open. I haven't sent Christmas cards since my kids were really little. It just got to be too much! Juggling work and family during the year is bad enough, but during the holidays we have to add presents, decorating, cooking, baking, entertaining, and cards to the list. I don't know how anyone pulls it off.

Now that my children are a teen and tween, they can actually help me with these 'mom-tasks' as I like to call them. That means we have time to make something fabulous ... so I thought I would share my ideas with you!

Every year, thousands of people take the photo, create the card, and mail it to everyone on their 'Holiday Card' list, and let's face it, it can be a colossal hassle. If you have teenagers, you undoubtedly will choose a photo at least one of them is not happy with. If you did not have a major life event in the past year, like a wedding, engagement, or graduation, chances are you had to rely on a selfie or stranger to take your photo rather than a professional. And if you are not Photo Shop savvy, there is nothing you can do to make the dog turn his head toward the camera in the one picture that everyone in the family agrees on.

This is so clever. Take a classic piece of art like American Gothic, and recreate it adding your family flair!

Okay. I don't have this much time or creativity, but I do appreciate this family's. This card is one of my favorites!

I love this for kids and adults. Getting creative with lights can be simple!

Everyone has sent a photo of the fam in matching pjs. This year, be extra. Here is how ...

I've been told this technique works great when taking a photo of your drinks, too. Whaddya think?

Your friend doesn't even have to be good at photography. The instructions are pretty simple and you can always do some editing if you have to.

If you like the box idea above, but it seems like too much trouble, this might be a good alternative. It allows you to create your own backdrop made from wrapping paper!

Ah! These are so cute and creative. And the best part is they don't take much more effort than boring photos. Put your babe under a tree and take photos of it looking at the lights!

Okay. This will definitely take some clean up, but it is the cutest!

Not sure what to do with your hands? These poses are perfect for an adorable couples photo.

Not sure how to arrange your family? Why not stack your heads together? This photo-shoot looks messy, but the photo is fantastic.