They are really cute, just not what I was looking for this time. If you're trying to show off that pretty holiday outfit to Grandma, you may want to turn on the light for a few. This picture was taken with the light on in the room, and it's definitely sharper than some of my others, but it lacks the festive atmosphere of the glowing Christmas tree. I tried a few pictures with the lights on, and few with the lights off. Consider what kind of Christmas tree picture style you want when you're choosing your lights. It may take a couple tries to get the right look for your Christmas tree picture, so don't 'waste' your kids happiest smiles and patience before you're ready. Then I set up my camera angle and started testing settings before I ever brought my kids into the equation. Get everything you need for your Christma tree pictures ready BEFORE you ask the kids to come over.įor me, that meant I had to set up a tripod and push a couch out of the way. 5 Tips for Getting ADORABLE Christmas Tree Pictures With Kids and it's harder than it looks! This is a tutorial for how to take a classic Christmas tree pictures of your kids next to the glowing holiday tree. Once you have decorated your tree and dressed your kids up all cute, you probably want to take a picture of them next to the tree.