What Makes a Good Christmas Card?
Christmas is coming!!!
You have some great portraits from your engagement session, wedding, or family photo session. So how do you get them into good Christmas cards?
First, don’t wait too long to order! Give the company 2-3 weeks (especially these days) to be able to manufacture and ship the cards to you, and then you will need to be able to address and mail the cards to your family and friends by December 18 to ensure they get it by Christmas. Unfortunately, if you wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday, you might not get your cards in time. Sometimes you can find a company that will ship cards directly to your people, but to me, that takes a bit of the personal touch away from the card.
Pick 1-3 images that you love that share the same color scheme, and then pick a template that coordinates nicely. Don’t overdo it with pictures! More than 3 cards on the same side of a card creates a cluttered look. You can always use the backside or inside of a card to add a few more photos!
How about a New Years Card instead of a Christmas card? This recent trend gives folks a bit more time to get their cards made and sent, and it gives your recipients something fun in the mailbox AFTER Christmas is over.
Here are my go-to recommendations for vendors:
Use the code in the image above to claim your discount at Basic Invite!
Basic Invite I have a discount code you can use for 40% off and free shipping! See photo to the right.
Minted If I have taken your family portraits, I have a partnership with Minted that allows me to upload your photos for you and offer you a discount. Just let me know if you are interested!
Shutterfly Shutterfly is always running sales and deals, especially this time of year!
Vistaprint I have used Vistaprint for years for my own Christmas cards, announcements, and wedding stationery! They are always offering sales and have a ton of other fun products and gift ideas.
The most important tip: Don’t forget to send a copy to your photographer! I can’t tell you how excited I get when I receive a client card in the mail.
*If you want to do something more than just Christmas cards with your photos, check out my blog post “Ten Gifts You Can Create with your Portraits (Other Than Photos).”