You’ve decided to do Christmas pictures.
Now you’re looking through the sets, saving favorites, and somehow your “top two” has become seven.
I get it. That’s partly my fault for giving you options.
But choosing your Christmas photo set doesn’t have to become another holiday project.
Here’s how I’d narrow it down before you start ordering outfits for everybody.
Start with the kind of pictures you want
Think about how you want your finished photos to feel.
Do you love a dressy family portrait with rich colors?
A cozy Christmas morning look? Something playful where the kids can wear pajamas?
That decision helps narrow your choices much faster than trying to compare every little decoration.
If you’re drawn to an elegant look, start with the sets that have that feel. If you already know you want pajamas, focus on the bedroom and Christmas morning options. You don’t have to talk yourself into formal outfits just because a set looks pretty.
Think about who’s being photographed
A photo of your whole family and a session focused on your little ones may lead you toward different favorites.
For family pictures, consider how everyone’s outfits will look together against the backdrop. For younger children, think about what catches their interest—a storybook, a teddy bear, or a little Christmas activity.
You know your children. If something in a set immediately makes you think, “Oh, she would love that,” keep that one on your list.
And if you’re unsure whether a particular set works for your family, ask me before you start planning around it.
Choose the set before buying the outfits
Please save yourself the experience of finding the perfect outfits and then realizing your
favorite backdrop has a completely different color palette.
Pick your set first. Then choose clothing that works with it.
Everyone doesn’t need to wear the exact same color. A few coordinated colors can give you
a pulled-together look while letting each person wear something comfortable.
Look at the main colors in the set, how busy the background is, and whether your clothing will stand out.
When there’s already plenty happening behind you, simpler outfits can make planning easier.
If you’re stuck between clothing options, send me what you’re considering. You don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Think beyond the Christmas card
Your photos might also end up in a frame, on your wall, or as a gift for grandparents.
If you want to display yours at home, think about which set you’d enjoy seeing there.
You might love a playful Christmas scene for your cards, or prefer a quieter background for a framed family portrait.
There’s no required answer. It just helps to know what you want to do with the pictures.
Narrow it down to two favorites
Once you’ve thought about the overall look, who’s participating, and what you’d like to wear, choose your top two.
Then ask yourself: which one can I most easily picture my family in?
That’s usually more helpful than deciding which backdrop has the cutest individual decoration. The set gives us the setting. Your family is still the reason we’re taking the pictures.
Ready to choose? Browse the Little Fox Photography Christmas sets here. If you’re torn between two, text me their names and tell me whether you’re thinking pajamas, casual, or dressy. I’ll help you narrow it down.
