Holiday Photo Tips and Inspiration

I think we all turn into little shutterbug-paparazzi people during the holidays. Snapshots of the tree, pics of your holiday tablescape, photographs of loved ones as they open their gifts. Photos are such a wonderful way to preserve your holiday memories, aren't they? There's a lot of pressure on moms to get those "perfect shots" during the Christmas season, so I invited Aimee from It's Overflowing to share some Holiday Photo Tips with us as part of my Season of Serenity at Home Christmas inspiration series. She sent some "inspiration shots" for you to take note of and try on your own at home!

Please help me welcome Aimee to the blog today!

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I'm Aimee Lane, and I blog at It’s Overflowing, a blog devoted to Simply Inspired Home Living. The focus of my blog is simple: functional decor, the use of natural fibers combined with high quality pieces, delicious recipes, polished photography, and seeking out solutions to simplify life. Blogging energizes me! I love sharing new tutorials, inspirational decor, and lots of useful household tips with my readers.

I am so thankful that Amanda included me in her series...ways to simplify Christmas. I'm a huge believer in traditions. Helping children know they belong to a bigger circle than just themselves is an awesome responsibility. Handing down stories, beliefs, and customs from one generation to another helps to establish a strong sense of identity.

Pictures are practical tools to share these stories! At times this Christmas season, you may wonder if your labor of love is worth your effort. You're in the business of shaping hearts and that's HUGE...keep making it special!

Here are some of my favorite pictures to capture each Christmas with the purpose of sharing special memories with my sweeties:

1. Our family's Christmas tree, all lit up

2. Child with his/her favorite ornament

3. Stockings hanging in a row

4. Pictures with Santa

5. Reading a favorite Christmas story

6. Kids in pajamas on Christmas Eve

7. Santa's Milk and Cookies

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I attached a link to each of these pictures so you can enjoy more scoop (just in case you're a bit nosy inquisitive, like me). It's Overflowing is updated at least once a day and you are totally invited to stop by regularly for visits. I am so excited to meet each of you! XO, Aimee

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Thanks, Aimee! There are one or two photos on your list that we haven't done before. I need to add them to my mental list.

If you stop by It's Overflowing, please be sure to tell Aimee that I sent you!

*My Christmas series is designed to bring you a beautiful holiday at home...without all the stress! You can see all of the posts in A Season of Serenity at Home by clicking here.

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