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5 #PhotoTips for Family Pictures You'll Actually Print! Plus, a $100 Shutterfly Gift Card Giveaway

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Nov 02, 2016

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Don't waste this year's holiday opportunity! When your family is together, take lots of photos, but make sure they are good ones - photos that you might want to actually print, instead of just hanging out on social media or in your cloud!

So how do you take gorgeous photos you'll want to look at again? Read on for 5 tips that will make you a family photo star. Plus, enter for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shutterfly so you can frame those photos or make them into the perfect gift for Grandma.

Tip #1: Capture Candid Moments

Capture people in their natural state - while the kids are playing, the adults are cooking or everyone is making memories. Remember that your subjects don't need to be looking at the camera.

Tip #2: Look All Around Your Frame

Pay attention not just to the people you are shooting, but also, what else is in your camera lens. Look at all four corners and walls. Try to get a background that is simple and without clutter.

Tip #3: Be Sensitive to Lighting

Avoid spots that are too bright or too dark. Flourescent lighting is the worst. Outside is best, especially on a cloudy day.

Tip #4: Get in close. But not too close

This is especially true when using most camera phones, since the zoom is really just a way to crop photos. Fine details are harder to see. At the same time, a tight focus can make the subject blurry.

Tip #5: Have Fun

When your family is relaxed and enjoying themselves, you'll really see personality shine through.

For even more tips, watch SheSpeaks blogger Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog show you how to prepare for a professional photo shoot:

What upcoming pictures will you be snapping? Tell us and you'll be entered for the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shutterfly.com.

There are two ways to enter:

Simply comment below and tell us what photos you're looking forward to taking this holiday season.

AND/OR

Tweet about the giveaway!

Click here to Tweet: "Ready 4 family photos, thx to @SheSpeaksUp #PhotoTips! + I entered a Shutterfly gift card giveaway bit.ly/2eUGq5v"

*One lucky commenter or Tweeter will be chosen at random to receive a $100 gift card from Shutterfly.com. Giveaway is open through November 21st, 2016 to U.S. residents at least 18 years of age. Entrants must be a member of SheSpeaks. If you are not a member, click here to join. Winner will be notified by email.

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by kristeena319 | Trenton, NJ

Nov 02, 2016

Looking forward to taking pics with my four-legged family members interacting with my two-legged family members! LOL

by pookiepura | LANDRUM, SC

Nov 02, 2016

My camera and phone are both loaded with pictures of the cat. My son won't let me take his picture anymore so I have succumbed to photographing the cat with vigor. She will look great in reindeer antlers!

by berlykim22 | Rockaway Park, NY

Nov 02, 2016

I love candids, they are best shots!

by irishmomofthree | HARRISBURG, PA

Nov 02, 2016

I love to get pictures of my kids and my nephews - they are all college aged and older but it is so nice when the cousins are all together. And the pictures are usually casual and turn out really well during Thanksgiving especially.

by maryegct | Roxbury, CT

Nov 02, 2016

Taking pictures of everyone together. My son will be home from college, so it will be great to capture the whole family during a special time.

by jennaync79 | TRINITY, NC

Nov 02, 2016

I'm excited to take our engagement photos!! Also looking forward to having some Christmas mini sessions for my family and friends!

by tja1967 | BETHEL PARK, PA

Nov 02, 2016

I want to get some good pictures of my son with his girlfriend and their dogs. :) I just hope I can get them to sit still for a few photos.

by gflorey | CLARKSTON, GA

Nov 02, 2016

I always love photos of my granddaughter! She is 2 1/2 now so this Christmas will be a lot of fun for her (and us!).

by lctheobald | Sun prairie, WI

Nov 02, 2016

Opening gifts, faces are priceless.

by aflann | PALM HARBOR, FL

Nov 02, 2016

Love looking at old pictures!!!

by Karenf | AUSTIN, TX

Nov 02, 2016

Taking pictures of kids opening presents on the holidays. We do not live near family so it is nice to send them a picture of the kids opening their gifts.

by janiea | JACKSON, GA

Nov 02, 2016

Very good tips, thank you SheSpeaks, thank you Shutterfly!...

by ncatena06 | BORDENTOWN, NJ

Nov 02, 2016

I look forward to taking pictures of my family having fun together and all the yummy food we make for one another!

by eTuesdays | Maysville, NC

Nov 02, 2016

Looking forward to taking Fall and holiday pictures with my family :)

by dogtrainer | Porter, TX

Nov 02, 2016

I am looking forward to the holidays and taking memorable pictures. I may want to make shutterfly books from them in the future!