November 29, 2010

- Buy the perfect outfit, pick your location and snap away! I’ve taken my Christmas pictures and  created my Christmas photo card using Tiny Prints 2010 Holiday Cards and am now waiting for their delivery. It was hard choosing the right card with so many photo card options. They offer many different types of cards and some even allow you to change the color of the card. I helped a friend of mine order her Christmas photo cards today. She had gone to Kiddie Kandid’s but they had the same background which they had last year. So, I mentioned to her that I usually take my own pictures and use an online card and invitation site to have them printed. There are some amazing outdoor parks to use as the perfect background. I took my pictures at the Coral Gables ruins and she did hers at Pinecrest Gardens. They both came out gorgeous! And remember that we did it all on our own! Well, I hope you all become inspired by our  Christmas cards and decide to go out there and do your own. Remember that it tends to get crowded at these parks so try to get there early. Keep snacks, drinks and small toys to keep the children happy while you photograph them. Good luck!

November 8, 2010

- During the holidays we receive lots of beautiful family photo cards and holiday cards. I love to have all of the new cards and some of my favorite old ones out for display. Below are some of my favorite photo spots and cards to help you come up with a great idea for this years holiday card.  If you don’t feel comfortable behind the camera just hire a photographer and have them put the photos on a CD.  I hope you all find this information useful and I would love to see your holiday cards!

Merrie Christmas Park
Le Jeune Road and Barbarosa Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33146

Matheson Hammocks Park
9610 Old Cutler Rd, Miami  FL 33156

John U. Lloyd State Park
6503 N. Ocean Drive , Dania FL 33004

Kampong Garden
4013 S Douglas Rd, Miami FL 33133

Deering Estate
16701 SW 72 Ave., Miami FL 33157

Fuch’s Park
6445 SW 81 Street, Miami FL 33143

Coral Gables Ruins
Corner of SW 57 Ave. and SW 8 Street, Miami FL

Holiday Card Ideas

You can go with a more traditional holiday outfit or do something  casual. This year I am going to do a fun holiday card and include our family dogs. What ever direction you choose to go in,  just make it fun for the kids! I like to use fun props and keep some of my daughters favorite treats with me while we are shooting. I also like to involve my daughter in the photo shoot. For example, I will ask her where she thinks we should take the picture and show her the pictures once I take them.

Photo Cards from Minted.com

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- More of my favorite Christmas cards!

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- Christmas is around the corner and now is the time to start buying Christmas cards. I came across these Christmas mini-books. They are so adorable and perfect for Grandparents and those special people in our lives.

Holiday Delights Holiday Minibooks – $ 3.43 These elegant, classic holiday minibook cards won first prize in Minted’s holiday card design challenge. Carefully designed to allow your photo to shine, these cards are sure to be a favorite on the mantel this year.

winter berries Holiday Minibooks – $ 3.43 Bright berries and a playful cardinal infuse these sophisticated holiday minibook cards with a sense of liveliness and warmth, while the tilt of the photo adds a fun and personal touch.

Candy Tree Holiday Minibooks – $ 3.43 Inspired by the magic of children’s imaginations, these holiday minibook cards celebrate holiday whimsy and nostalgia with fun graphics and a vintage flair.

Sweet Tooth Recipe Holiday Minibooks – $ 3.43 Send your favorite family recipes to all your loved ones with these vintage-inspired holiday Minibook recipe cards. With a crisp and cute peppermint lollipop and holiday candies, these Minibooks emphasize the sweet and playful whimsy that your family wants to share.

Rockin’ Holiday Party Invitations – $ 2.01 RockinÂ’ type, playful color combinations and a spunky Christmas tree illustration give these holiday party invitations a truly musical feel.

Retro Snowman Holiday Party Invitations – $ 2.01 A simple snowman illustration, accented by lovely flourishes, a textured background and fun variations in type creates a fun retro feel for these holiday party invitations.

Candy Tree Holiday Party Invitations – $ 2.01 Inspired by the magic of children’s imaginations, these holiday party invitations celebrate holiday whimsy and nostalgia.

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