The holidays are hectic and so are family portraits. Getting your family to sit down and take a perfect holiday photo can seem like an impossible mission, but Barbara Bermudo has got us covered. The Target partner and Latina journalist is sharing her best tips for the perfect holiday snap you'll cherish for years to come.
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Set the scene without breaking the bank.
"It’s fun to bring out the Christmas decorations for the photos and buy some new items to complement this year’s theme. I purchased cozy blankets and some white décor with glitter that will look great in our photos."
Embrace the candid shots.
"Getting a nice posed photo is challenging and we usually can only get one, but we love the candid ones we end up with too!"
Get the kids involved.
"I make it like a game for Mia and Camila. I tell them both to copy what their dad and I are doing and then freeze so it’s more fun than just posing. With Sofia, we give her a toy to hold so she will sit still and play."
Pick a cheerful color for outfits.
"I had the girls select their favorite looks with only one rule: It had to include red. This is my preferred way of shopping for the girls, because it guarantees that they will get pieces they love, which means no fussing about what to wear later on."
Make it fun.
"My girls have a lot of energy, so it can be hard to keep everyone still at once, especially Sofia, now that she is walking! I try to make these moments fun for the whole family. We get dressed in our holiday looks, play Christmas music and sing along so everyone already has natural smiles on their faces."
The finished product.
"We’re making memories that our daughters will remember and hopefully one day, they'll do the same with their own children."
