Creative Ways to Share you Christmas Photos beyond Social Media or the Mailbox

The twinkle lights were perfect, those coordinated sweaters looked amazing, and we managed to get those genuine, gorgeous smiles from everyone! As your Arvada family photographer, I love sending out those final galleries, but I know what often happens next: you have a beautiful collection of festive family photos sitting on your computer or phone, and you might be wondering… now what do I actually do with them?

It’s easy to just let them live digitally, but those precious Christmas memories deserve to be seen and celebrated! And while the classic printed Christmas card is always a lovely option, I get it—between the card cost and those ever-increasing stamp prices, mailing can become expensive quickly. But don't worry, there are so many creative, heartfelt, and budget-friendly ways to share and display the beautiful moments we captured during your session!

Beyond the Mailbox: Creative Ways to Share Your Christmas Photos

1. Digital Delights: Eco-Friendly & Budget-Conscious Sharing

This is truly the easiest and most cost-effective route, perfect for sharing your Arvada family photos far and wide!

• Digital E-Cards with Interactive Features:  Skip the mass mailing and use platforms like Paperless Post or Canva to create a stunning, custom e-card featuring your photo. Many offer animations, digital "envelopes" that open, and beautiful graphic designs that feel much more elegant than a simple email attachment.

• The Family QR Code Update: Create a beautiful, simple card (digital or printed on recycled stock) with a holiday greeting and a single, festive photo. Then, include a QR code that links directly to a private, password-protected gallery of your full Christmas photo session. This gives the best of both worlds—a quick, memorable physical touchpoint and access to the full digital album without mailing dozens of prints.

• A "Year in Review" Photo Album Link: Instead of focusing on just one picture, send a link to a digital photo book or a curated cloud album that summarizes your family's best moments from the whole year, with the Christmas photos being the highlight.

  

2. Turn Them Into Gifts: Thoughtful & Personal Presents

Your session wasn't just about taking pictures; it was about creating tangible memories that make incredible, personal gifts!

• Custom Calendars: Grandparents, aunts, and uncles absolutely adore seeing their favorite people all year long. A custom calendar featuring your Arvada family photos makes a practical and cherished gift they’ll use every day.

• Personalized Ornaments: Imagine a beautiful photo ornament hanging on your loved ones' trees year after year. These are very easy and relatively inexpensive to design online and become instant heirlooms.

• Small Photo Books or Albums: For a slightly more substantial gift, a small, softcover photo book filled with your session highlights makes a wonderful, lasting present for close family members.

• Framed Prints: You don't need huge artwork! A simple, elegant 5x7 or 8x10 print in a tasteful frame makes a beautiful, ready-to-display gift that can be enjoyed daily.

  

3. Deck Your Halls: Decorate Your Own Home!

Why just send them out when you can be surrounded by these beautiful images every day?

• Holiday-Themed Photo Wall: Create a temporary photo display just for the holiday season! Print a few of your favorites and hang them with festive ribbon, mini clothespins, or integrate them beautifully into your mantle display.

• Digital Photo Frame: Load your entire gallery onto a digital photo frame and let it cycle through all your beautiful images, bringing constant smiles to your living space.

• Print and Display: Order those beautiful prints and put them up! Whether it's a large canvas over the fireplace or a small, framed print on a side table, printing your images is the best way to honor the investment you made in documenting your family.

Your Christmas family photos are more than just digital files; they're tangible memories, expressions of love, and moments frozen in time. Don't let them sit forgotten in a digital folder! Whether you choose to share them digitally, gift them to loved ones, or use them to decorate your own home, make sure the beautiful images we created together bring joy to everyone who sees them.