Cheesin’ through the Season: Embrace the goofy in Christmas portraits

‘Tis the season to be silly, fa-la-la-la-la! The holidays are upon us, and it’s time to toss the serious vibes out the window and embrace the wacky wonder of Christmas. If you’re tired of the same old, same old when it comes to holiday portraits, fear not! In this blog post, we’re diving headfirst into the whimsical world of Christmas photography, where goofy grins and festive foolishness take centre stage. Get ready to jingle all the way through the merriest season with our guide to creating hilariously memorable Christmas portraits!

Outrageous outfits and absurd accessories:

Perhaps it’s time to say goodbye to traditional red and green (or not)– opt for outrageously mismatched outfits or quirky holiday-themed costumes. Oversized elf shoes, goofy reindeer antlers, or even full Santa suits – the goofier, the better! It’s time to unleash the inner fashionista in your Christmas crew. Bad taste rules! Oh, and the cheesier the better, right?

Ludicrous lighting extravaganza:

Forget about perfecting the lighting setup. Embrace the chaos by throwing in as many colorful and mismatched holiday lights as you can find. Create a twinkling spectacle that turns your portraits into a festive disco of laughter. Gels and coloured LED’s could work too. Or keep lighting simple and goof off with your theme.

Surreal snowball fights and tinsel tumults:

Take your portraits to the next level by introducing some delightful chaos. Stage a silly snowball fight or dive into a pile of tinsel for that perfect shot of holiday hilarity. The messier, the merrier! Or, alternately add loads of snow in post-processing.

Whimsical Winter Wonderland:

Why settle for a traditional backdrop when you can transport your subjects to a whimsical winter wonderland? Photoshop skills, or lack thereof, are no obstacle here – a cardboard cutout of a snowman or a DIY North Pole sign can do wonders for the imagination. If you have snow, use that, or fake snow with Hobby Fill and white Christmas baubles as fake snowballs.

Epic Expressions and Candid Capers:

The key to a silly Christmas portrait? Candid moments and over-the-top expressions! Encourage your subjects to ham it up with exaggerated smiles, silly faces, and maybe even a goofy dance or two. The goal is to capture the joy and laughter that define the holiday season. Have someone dress as Santa or The Grinch and fight over presents.

DIY Nonsense Backdrops:

Who needs professional backdrops when you can craft your own masterpiece? Unleash your inner DIY guru with nonsensical scenes – think flying reindeer, gingerbread house mishaps, or a snowman disco party. The crazier, the better! Or keep it plain and wrap old cardboard boxes, throw in armloads of baubles and have some fun.

Meme-Worthy Editing Shenanigans:

Take advantage of post-processing to sprinkle a little meme magic on your Christmas portraits. Add funny captions, insert unexpected elements, or go all out with festive filters. Add snow. The goal is to make your friends and family laugh so hard they snort their eggnog. We had this crazy idea of a Christmas Elf on break…I mean it’s been a long busy year, surely Santa gives the elves a break or two?

This holiday season, ditch the serious poses and embrace the goofiness that makes Christmas so wonderfully ridiculous. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just armed with a smartphone, let your imagination run wild and capture the essence of the season with a heaping dose of silliness. ‘Tis the season to be goofy, after all – so go ahead, jingle all the way through your Christmas portraits, and create memories that will have everyone laughing until New Year’s!

MODEL – Kitessa, Hair and Makeup by Em Mrietta