Our Christmas Cards with Minted
Monday, November 8, 2010 at 3:20AM 
One of my favorite things about the holiday season is sending out our Christmas cards. Last year we went with a photo with just kiddos that we adored, but this year I knew I wanted a family photo, which is much easier said than done with two small ones. While on vacation we decided to take a chance and see what we could come up with. Thankfully it went off without a hitch and we managed to capture quite a few winners.
A few tips on capturing a great family photo...
1) Dress in what you are comfortable in. You can wear complementing outfits without being too matchy matchy.
2) Keep it simple...especially when using a self timer like we did for the first image. If you try too hard it will show, and not necessarily in a good way.
3) Be yourself. Again this goes back to dressing in what you would normally wear and stay away from too many trends unless that is who you really are. People want to see the real you.
4) Have fun!!! So many people put too much pressure on having to get that perfect shot, but in the long run you will see the stress of it all on your faces. The in between moments are always our favorites anyways.
5) Using a self timer can be hard even for a photographer like my Mr. so asking a friend to help can be a life saver. It also gave us the chance to do something that comes completely natural to us...walking as a family.
Then comes the choosing of the card. We being the creative types like to be a bit different and try to choose something that not only represents our family, but our photography as well. Once we saw Minted we knew they would be the best choice for us. The quality is superb with thick paper and the designs are fresh and so very unique. We liked them so much we choose two different designs this and this one. Really it was too hard to choose just one...so we didn't!
Now to get addressing so I can have them ready to send out the week after Thanksgiving. Yes, I like to be on top of things.
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Reader Comments (80)
So cute. That first design was my favorite back when you had the giveaway.
Love them! Where is your husband's hat from? I might need one for mine.
beautiful, paula. i expected no less!
great tips! I love to see a whole family instead of just the kids!
Those are really sweet! I love that you are so organised with your Christmas cards.
And your tips are great and I think I will have to do get photos done sometime.
LOVE IT. you guys are so styling. love the husband's hat.
and this reminds me, i need to get on mine!
These are so wonderful; I love the images you used- such a beautiful family!
Best family photo Xmas card ever. Fantastic job!
these are precious! love it!
Just showed them to my husband and he is game. Can't wait to do ours!
Just love these... they inspire me to do the same, still I know better. (that I wont) haha
ok this is totally random but your husband looks like maxim chmerkovskiy in these pics- what a hottie!
You know the dancer from Dancing with the Stars? Has he ever gotten that before?
Total awesomeness. I wish I was that cool!!! Gorgeous family and gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!!
xx
I adore your Christmas card! It doesn't hurt that you are all gorgeous with impeccable style! My 16 year old daughter and I both love your blog.
They are great!!
i am so impressed! by far the cutest holida cards ive seen.
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These are fantastic, so charming!
You guys are like a famous couple...good looking family :))) LOVE them!
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Super super cute! Both of them.
that hat is from J Crew :)
What a lovely vibe I get from these cards, Paula! What a family!
I might not be quite as young and hip as you (!) but I am all for unique and non-contrived photo shoots. Something very similar will come from this household.
Thank you for the reminder. I still have bats sitting on my front porch!
ox, Mon
Love love love these pics. Love the Coldirons! Ill keep my eye open for our card in the mail!
These are amazing - 'walking' pictures are a real fave of mine at the moment.
This tradition of family cards is something that is really missing here in the UK and a tradition I think we really should adopt.
xx
WOW!! these turned out SO GREAT!!!! I wanna do some too!
Wonderful cards!
Prefer the first one with the red that family.
The second one has a line through it that cuts the family in two which I am not fond of.
( hope u don't mind that I shared my opinion)
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