The holidays — and all the best merry-making and parties of the whole year — are here, so it's time to dust off your fancy camera (or just grab your iPhone) and take a few holiday-themed pics to get in the spirit of the season... and get a few double-taps on Insta. Here are a few Santa-approved holiday photo ideas that'll have you rocking around the Christmas tree.
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Sweater with the Sibs
Don a giant sweater with your siblings. Come on, that's not awkward AT ALL.
All of the Other Reindeer
Get the crew together — office mates, cousins, whatev — don(ner) matching tees, and make sure Rudolph's nose is glowing bright.
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Grab the Winter Props
Plonk your kiddos down on a holiday-themed set, then snap away.
Snowball Fight!
Stage a snowball fight, or snap the real deal.
Throw Snow
Get the kids, grab a box of potato flakes (or some genuine fake snow) and have a blast!
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Ugly Sweaters
Get the group in close for a shot of you all in your holiday ugliest.
Pajama Party!
Find a pajama print you all love, get cozy, and snap photos.
Get a Little Weird
Tis the season to be a little odd. Embrace the weird.
Book It
Are you a bibliophile? Why not do a shoot with your favorite books? Bonus points if there's snow.
Strike a Pose with Your Pup
Why not share a selfie with your best puppy pal?
Find a Tiny Tree
Hand your bebe a wee tree, and snap away.
Get Classy
This backdrop is classic and beautiful, but still so trendy.
Dress up the Pup
If your doggie can stand it, dress him up in a cute Christmas sweater.
Frolic in Funny Hats
Isn't he the cutest?
Snow Angel
This one's not as easy to get, but with a little determination (and a step-ladder) you can nail the shot.
Wrap It up
Isn't this cute? It's even more adorbs when the lights are lit (or when your photographer adds the glow in PhotoShop).
Aww!
Get clever and punny with a sweet themed shot.
Bring a Bundle
Can you think of a cuter way to celebrate a new baby at Christmas? All the "aww!"
Marvelous Mittens
Who doesn't love a cozy pair of mittens? Grab your faves and get someone you love to cuddle up with to take the snap.
Which of these snaps do you like best?