Christmas party picture ideas for memories to last a lifetime

The Christmas party is always a must-attend event. This is the chance to celebrate with colleagues, family and friends, enjoy some good food and drink, exchange gifts, and – of course – have fun!

A photo booth is a perfect addition to any Christmas party, but how can a host make sure that their Christmas party pictures will impress rather than depress? Here are some top tips to help produce top-quality festive photos.

Choose a theme

One of the best ways to make sure a Christmas party pics stand out for all the right reasons is to pick a suitable theme. It could be something simple like Santa’s Grotto or Winter Wonderland, but it should reflect the aim for the event.

For a themed party, it’s worth thinking about how to incorporate the theme into the venue, too. For example, for a grotto, why not decorate the room in red and white? It could be as easy as getting some snowflakes made and sticking them around the room.

Offer props

Props enable subjects to add interest to any picture. They don’t need to be expensive, either – one can use things such as balloons, streamers, candles and fairy lights. In any case, hosts should opt for props that will fit well with the theme of the party.

Choose the right photo booth

The photo booth at a Christmas party is one of the most important aspects of the whole day. It gives the opportunity to take lots of photos and share them with everyone afterwards.

As there are many different types of photo booths available today, hosts should strive to look for one that fits the relevant budget and style. Some of the more popular ones include:

Polaroid style

Polaroid-style photo booths are perfect for parties due to being quick and easy to set up. All the hirer needs to do is place the camera in front of guests and direct them to press the button, then guests will receive their own printouts within seconds.

Digital camera

These days, digital cameras are very common, and they are ideal for parties because they allow the host to save the images straight onto their computer. This means it’s possible to edit them later on and create professional-quality prints.

Digital booth

This type of photo booth allows users to capture moments throughout the day and share the pictures online through social media channels. Guests can also download the images directly to their phones.

For parties held in London, hosts could book a Christmas party photo booth from the locally based Event Rhino. A digital booth from this company allows the party’s guests to digitally change their photo backgrounds to make them extra Christmassy.

Wear neutral colours

“When picking the wardrobe, I mostly recommend neutrals, so the focus is more on the beauty of the family, their smiles, and the nature surrounding them,” New Jersey-based professional photographer Veronica Grimm reveals to readers of Good Housekeeping.

Grimm’s words can be taken as a cue to think beyond just wearing typically festive colours, like red and green, when captured by a camera. Event organisers can also let guests know in advance that there is no rigid “dress code” for the event.

Get shots with a significant other

Obviously, that’s assuming one is romantically attached. If this is indeed the case, couples shouldn’t be afraid to pose for the camera with their beloved. After all, natural chemistry tends to show through in photos.

“Make sure to get a few couples shots and epic Dad shots,” another photography expert, Nicole Mondestin, suggests to Good Housekeeping readers. As she implies here, even if you have kids who attend the party too, they don’t strictly need to be in all the festive party photos with the grownups.

Let kids have genuine fun

Naturally, when arranging for kids – whether the host’s own or someone else’s – to be photographed at Christmas, it will be best for them to smile. However, as children can easily feel nervous when photos are about to be taken of them, the onus is on the photographer to put their young subjects truly at ease.

The good news is that, when a child is actually in a good mood, the joy will show on their face – and can be faithfully represented in Christmas photos as a result.

 The editorial unit