I know several local photographers offer mini sessions for the holidays. I am curious how many parents use a photographer for a professional shot of their family. And then use one of these photos to create their holiday cards.
Do you use a photographer for your holiday cards?
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Yes, but at a discounted, friend of the family rate. The cards themselves are so expensive I don't think I could spend hundreds of dollars on the photos themselves as well!
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With you there -- I can't stomach the cost of holiday cards that get thrown away a month later, so we don't send them.
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I will say, one great way to use them past Christmas is with your littles- we actually just took out a bunch of our from last year yesterday and I was telling my daughter who everyone was on the cards and she played with them. It was adorable :)
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I refuse to spend a lot on the actual cards for this reason. I keep the ones from close friends and family but I know most people toss them.
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My family has never done professional photos, and my kids are 4 and 8! It would be great for this Christmas though if I can make it happen!
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We usually get professional pictures taken every 2.5 years. If we happen to have them taken in the fall or winter then we will use them for Christmas cards. My go-to card place for ordering cards is Costco. You get a ton of cards for super cheap!
