Robert Rafton shares tips for making greeting cards using family photos
Oh, no! It’s almost holiday time. Those obnoxious cousins of yours will soon send out another form letter about how great their year was and how awesome their kids are. You, on the other hand, are planning to send out a simple and tasteful greeting card with a nice family portrait on the front. Here’s what you’ll need to get it done it right.
A camera. Yes, obviously, you’ll need a camera. Try to avoid phones, but just about any point-and-shoot should give great results. A DSLR is even better.
Location, location, location. It’s not just true for real estate. Don’t stick everyone on the sofa one night after dinner. Take the family portrait during daytime in the spot at home which gets the best natural light. This means somewhere as bright as possible that’s not in direct sunlight. It could be as simple as picking an area where everyone can sit on the floor against a wall perpendicular to a large window. White walls are best. Also remove any clutter that will be in the shot.
