Deck The Halls, Trim The Tree And Take Some Fun Holiday Photos!
When you are creating content for your social media posts, the photos you use are just as important as the content! Your photos, videos, and graphics need to be on-brand and eye-catching. After all, you know what they say: “A picture is worth a thousand words.” So, with the holiday season right around the corner, now is the perfect time to get creative and take some holiday-themed photos to include in your social posts for December.
It’s Never Too Early To Plan Your Visual Holiday Content.
If you are a business marketing your services or products on social media, then you know how important it is to create posts that are fun to look at. During the holidays, your audience wants to feel that seasonal magic! That means getting some fresh images ready to make the connection between your business and the holiday season.
Whether you are taking the photos yourself or working with a professional photographer, having photos is essential for any content creation system. When it comes to the holidays you’ll want to bring some new, seasonal backgrounds, props, and decor into your photos to keep your content relevant and in-tune with what your audience wants to engage with.
Taking holiday photos is about more than just snapping random photos as you unbox the decorations. Like all good content creation, you need to make a plan! So, if you are still looking for help with creating holiday content, here are my five favourite tips for taking holiday photos for social media. Ready? Let’s do it!
Five Tips For Creating Amazing Holiday Photos For Social Media.
Plan ahead. Don’t wait until December to drag out your decorations - pull out a few pieces to capture content before the holiday busyness kicks into high gear. This will give you time to get creative without feeling rushed.
Gather on-brand props. Dig through your storage totes under the stairs and pull out a variety of props. This could include things like wrapping paper, stockings, tinsel, lights, and wreaths. Before you get click-happy, make sure the items you have chosen fit your brand. (If they don’t it’s time to hit up local small businesses, second-hand shops, and dollar stores to refresh your content!)
Set up a spot for your holiday photo-shoot. Depending on your product or service you may need a full setup (think Christmas tree, lights, candles - the works!) or a smaller flat lay scene may do the trick. Try to include backgrounds that your audience is familiar with and bring the new holiday elements into the scene!
Find the light. Set up near a window or use artificial light to create a well-lit and professional looking scene. Investing in some white bristol or foam board is a great idea, too! You can use it to reflect light or as a neutral background for your holiday photos.
Take TONS of pictures. You’ve gone through the effort of creating your scene, make sure you use it to its full potential. Take multiple photos from multiple angles and perspectives. Get into the zone and get snap-happy!
Are You Ready To Create Holiday Photos For Your Biz?
Whether you DIY or hire a professional, don’t wait to create seasonal content for your biz. You risk missing out on the excitement of the season if you don’t plan ahead and create content that is both on-brand and seasonally relevant.
What are you waiting for? Go dig up the holiday decorations and get busy taking fresh new holiday photos that are going to WOW your audience this holiday season.